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Ann Potock

Ann Potock

Jun 26, 2019

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Ann Potock, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, at Liberty Health Care Center.

Ann was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sam and Mary Loyko Samsonchik, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of East High School and worked for General...

Julianna M. Pieton

Julianna M. Pieton

Jun 23, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Julianna M. Pieton, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, June 23, 2019, at University Hospitals in Cleveland.

Julianna was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John S. Sr. and Pauline Skruck Pieton, and lived in this area most of her life.

She was a graduate of Ursuline...

Mary L. Mikula

Mary L. Mikula

Jun 23, 2019

AUSTINTOWN – Mary L. Mikula, 90, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 23, 2019, at Humility House.

Mary was born April 28, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Frances Marie Pregi Esposito, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School,...

Rosemary Soroka Holmes

Rosemary Soroka Holmes

Jun 21, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - Rosemary Soroka Holmes, 66, passed away of natural causes, Friday, June 21, 2019, at her home in Colorado Springs, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary was born Oct. 8, 1952, in Warren, a daughter of the late August and Josephine Soroka, and grew up in Niles.

She was a graduate of...

Sadie A. Pepe

Sadie A. Pepe

Jun 21, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Sadie A. Pepe, 89, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 21, 2019, at her son's home, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness.

Sadie was born April 25, 1930, in Niles, a daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret Corso DePasquale, and lived nearly all her life in the...

Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews, Jr.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews, Jr.

Jun 17, 2019

NEW WATERFORD - Robert Lee "Bobby" Matthews Jr., 47, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at The Cleveland Clinic as a result of surgical complications. Robert was born Dec. 5, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of Robert Lee Sr. and Barbara Walker Matthews. He was a 1990 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and lived in...

Patricia A. Mraz Kelly

Patricia A. Mraz Kelly

Jun 16, 2019

BOARDMAN - Patricia A. Mraz Kelly, 72, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 16, 2019, at Park Center.

Patricia was born Jan. 19, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael Joseph and Florence Repomonti Mraz, was raised in Campbell and lived in this area most of her life.

She was a 1964...

Mildred “Betty” Crozier

Mildred “Betty” Crozier

Jun 15, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Mildred "Betty" Crozier, 102, passed away Saturday evening, June 15, 2019, at her home following a long and fulfilling life.

Mildred was born Nov. 9, 1916, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Della Wiemer Scott, and was a lifelong area resident.

Betty attended South High School and was a homemaker...

Victoria M. Depizzo

Victoria M. Depizzo

Jun 10, 2019

POLAND - Victoria M. DePizzo, 95, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 10, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Victoria was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Girard, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Josephine Villoni Fusco, and was a lifelong area resident.

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother,...

Carole L. Smith

Carole L. Smith

Jun 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Carole L. Smith, 71, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2019, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods in Austintown.

Carole was born July 27, 1947, in Brownsville, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Laverne Bell Elias, and came to Youngstown with her family as a child.

...

Cheryl Ann Stiffler

Cheryl Ann Stiffler

Jun 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Cheryl Ann Stiffler, 63, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2019, at her home following a brief illness.

Cheryl was born Jan. 10, 1956, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Shirley Cumberledge Ballas, and came to this area with her family as a child.

She worked for Freshmark in Salem...

Paul J. “Sonny” Shuger

Paul J. “Sonny” Shuger

Jun 5, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Paul J. "Sonny" Shuger, 71, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. Paul was born April 15, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Catherine Shuger. He was raised in McDonald and graduated from McDonald High School in 1966....

Dorothy P. Hozdik

Dorothy P. Hozdik

Jun 4, 2019

BOARDMAN - Dorothy P. Hozdik, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 4, 2019, at her home at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living in Poland.

Dorothy was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Halischak, and came to this area when she married in 1960.

Mrs....

Suzanne E. Granger

Suzanne E. Granger

Jun 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Suzanne E. Granger, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday night, June 2, 2019, at The Assumption Village in North Lima.

Suzanne was born Sept. 28, 1935, in Massillon, a daughter of the late Edward F. and Gladys V. Denbow Stoll, and came to the Youngstown area with her family as a child.

She graduated...

Donald "Tom" Nagle

Donald "Tom" Nagle

May 30, 2019

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Donald Nagle, 93, passed away Thursday morning, May 30, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Donald, who was known to all as "Tom," was born May 16, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dr. Joseph F. and Margaret V. McClosky Nagle, and was a lifelong area...

Ted Adamski

Ted Adamski

May 29, 2019

BOARDMAN - Ted Adamski, 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 29, 2019, with family by his side. Ted was born Aug. 20, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Coetta Faye Colette Adamski, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1975 graduate of Chaney High School and worked for 45...

Peter Sauricki

Peter Sauricki

May 29, 2019

MCDONALD - Peter Sauricki, 91, passed away Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born March 2, 1928, in Girard, a son of the late Michael and Nettie Olshenski Sauricki, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1946 graduate of Girard High School and was a proud...

James T. Chise, Sr.

James T. Chise, Sr.

May 23, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - James T. Chise, Sr., 71, formerly of the Phoenix House, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2019, at Omni Manor following a lengthy illness. James was born March 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Jean Eckenrode Chise, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended East High School and worked...

Sean E. Mcgarry

Sean E. Mcgarry

May 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Sean E. McGarry, 75, of the city's west side, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019, at his home with family by his side. Sean was born Oct. 1, 1943, in New Springfield, a son of the late John and Katherine Drennen McGarry, and was a lifelong area resident.

Sean was a graduate of...

James A. Siciliano

James A. Siciliano

May 20, 2019

GIRARD - James A. Siciliano, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, May 20, 2019, at his home. James was born Sept. 4, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph A. and Phyllis Mozzillo Siciliano, and lived his life in this area. He was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School and worked for his daughter's company, Winter...

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