Lidiia Zabrodina
May 11, 2025
GIRARD — Lidiia Zabrodina, 61, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2025, at Hospice House with her family by her side.
Lidiia was born April 24, 1964, in Popeluhi, Ukraine, a daughter of the late Wasyl and Olha Kukuruza Chata. She immigrated to the United States in March 2016, initially settling in Pittsburgh before moving to...
Marie Laurie
May 10, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Marie Laurie, 60, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Marie was born November 22, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Nicolini Cutrone Shanovich. She was raised in Campbell and moved to Austintown in 1984 after her marriage.
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Dorothy Potocnak
May 10, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Dorothy Potocnak, 91, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Greenbrier Healthcare Center in Boardman with her family by her side.
Dorothy was born June 2, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kovach Potocnak, and was a lifelong west side resident.
She...
James J. Losasso
May 9, 2025
POLAND — James J. Losasso, 81, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Park Center.
James was born April 28, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Antonette Auriemma Losasso, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1962 graduate of South High School.
Jim was drafted out of college into...
Frank J. Roman
May 9, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN – Frank J. Roman, 87, of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025, at Canfield Healthcare Center.
Frank was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ross and Carmel Ferraro Roman, and was a lifelong area resident.
He worked for the Packaging Corporation of America...
Chloe Stasya Mccoy
May 3, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Chloe Stasya McCoy, 20, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Chloe was born May 11, 2004, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gene and Kristy McNally McCoy and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley Resident.
She was a sweet and gentle soul, known for her kindness, patience and adventurous...
Anthony M. Fusco
May 3, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony M. "Tony" Fusco, 64, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his home after visiting his mother Friday evening.
Tony was born July 9, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Anthony "Tony" Fusco and Helen Kaplach Fusco.
A 1978 graduate of Chaney High School, Tony was...
Charlene A. Mckenna
May 3, 2025
STREETSBORO - Charlene A. McKenna, 70, formerly of Girard, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her family.
Charlene was born July 4, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Ann Tepsick Buser and grew up in the close-knit community of Girard, graduating from Girard High School in 1972....
De Lee A. Kidd
May 2, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - de Lee A. Kidd, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, May 2, 2025, in the comfort of her home.
de Lee was born December 23, 1956, in Corry, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Jean Leek and lived in the Mahoning Valley most of her life.
She was a 1975 graduate...
Bernadette J. (Knapic) Nolfi
Apr 29, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Bernadette J. Knapic Nolfi, 89, of the city's west side, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness.
Born March 8, 1936, in Youngstown, Bernadette was the daughter of Michael and Anna Machinga Knapic and remained a proud lifelong resident of the area—though her voice and...
Arlene Juillerat
Apr 29, 2025
BOARDMAN — Arlene Juillerat, 84, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Arlene was born Oct. 31, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Leroy and Elsie Franken Evans, and was a lifelong Boardman resident. She dedicated her life to raising her children and nurturing her...
Joseph John Labozan
Apr 28, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph John Labozan, 98, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long and fulfilling life.
Joseph was born July 1, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of Vid and Sophia Bobich Labozan, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1944 graduate of The Rayen School,...
Paul Lee Whittenberger
Apr 28, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Paul Lee Whittenberger, 76, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born April 26, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ira and Agnes Whittenberger, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1967 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School...
Agnes R. Zajac
Apr 28, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Agnes R. Zajac, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 28, 2025, at Hospice House with her family by her side.
Agnes was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Agnes A. Javorsky Kaminski, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class...
Susan R. Patterson
Apr 27, 2025
GIRARD - Susan R. Patterson, 70, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
Susan was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Point Pleasant, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wallace L. and Jacqueline V. Patterson. She was a graduate of Fairborn High School and earned her nursing...
William J. Turocy, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
GIRARD - William J. Turocy, Jr., 78, died Sunday, April 27, 2025, at his home.
William was born April 7, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late William J. Turocy Sr. and Mary Dorothy Fajos Turocy. He was a lifelong Ohio resident and made his home in Girard for more than 35 years.
A...
John L. Chapman
Apr 25, 2025
MCDONALD - John L. "Jack" Chapman, 67, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
John was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Newport, R.I., a son of the late Kenneth and Judith Philips Chapman, and came to the Youngstown area in 1958. He was a 1975 graduate of Girard High School and earned...
James A. Douglass
Apr 24, 2025
BOARDMAN — James A. Douglass, 72, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Park Center.
James was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Juanita Douglass. He was a graduate of Struthers High School and, over the years, lived in Tennessee and Washington, Indiana, before returning to the Youngstown area.
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Charles "Fred" Callihan
Apr 22, 2025
GIRARD - Charles "Fred" Callihan, 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, following a brief battle with lung and bone cancer.
Fred was born May 8, 1941, in Friendship, Ohio, a suburb of Portsmouth, the son of the late Jacob "Red" Callihan and Julie "Ann" Pollard Callihan.
He married his high school sweetheart, Floda...
Joseph J. Melfi
Apr 22, 2025
GIRARD - Joseph J. Melfi, known to many as "The Mayor," passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with his children by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love for his community and family. Born on September 27, 1939, Joe was the son of the late James and Rose Melfi and a lifelong resident of...
