Obituaries

Feb 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - George Michael Coudriet, 44, passed away early Monday morning, Feb. 18, 2019, at his home.

George was born Sept. 13, 1974, in Youngstown, a son of the late Fuzzy and Arlene Zupko Coudriet, and was a lifelong area resident.

George was a 1993 graduate of Chaney High School and enjoyed watching wrestling, reading...

Feb 17, 2019

VALRICO, FLA. - Rita B. Kelly, 94, formerly of Austintown, passed away Sunday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2019, at Superior Residences of Florida in Brandon after a long and fulfilling life.

Rita was born March 21, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie Domikowski Olesky. Rita moved to Youngstown in 1942, and then to...

Feb 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter J. Nagy, 64, of Cornersburg, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2019, of natural causes at his home. Peter was born March 4, 1954, in Youngstown, and was the son of Peter J. Sr. and Loretta Vidis Nagy. He grew up on Bessemer Street on the city's west side and attended Holy Name of Jesus Elementary...

Feb 15, 2019

GIRARD - Pauline Rose Ezzo, 96, passed away early Friday morning, Feb. 15, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Pauline was born Aug. 30, 1922, in Girard, a daughter of the late Ralph and Caroline Farina Catone, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Ezzo worked various jobs throughout her lifetime including...

Feb 14, 2019

GIRARD - Betty Jean Vesco, 90, passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2019.

Betty was born in Vienna on June 17, 1928, to the late Michael and Anna Marie Gombos, and was a longtime resident of Girard.

She was a graduate of Vienna High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in education from...

Feb 12, 2019

HUBBARD - Audrey E. Sawaska, 70, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Feb. 12, 2019, at her home.

Audrey was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Kathryn Griffiths, and was a lifelong area resident.

Audrey worked many jobs throughout her life. Most recently, she was employed at Infocision in...

Feb 11, 2019

HILLIARD - James M. "Jim" Krajcik, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, Feb. 11, 2019, at Austintown Health Care after a brief illness.

Jim was born June 26, 1940, in Wooster, a son of the late Milan and Anna Maude Krajcik. He came to this area recently to be near his daughter after he became ill.

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Feb 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - James C. "Jimmy" Conglose, 33, passed away early Friday morning, Feb. 8, 2019.

James was born Jan. 14, 1986, in Youngstown, a son of Carmen S. Jr. and Mary Frances Fowler Conglose, and lived his life in this area.

He was a graduate of Life Skills and worked as a construction inspector in...

Feb 3, 2019

HOWLAND – Robert J. Fedyski, 93, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Feb. 3, 2019, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

Robert, who was known to all as "Joe," was born Nov. 17, 1925, in McDonald, a son of the late Steve and Mary Crepage Fedyski, and was a lifelong Trumbull County resident.

He was a...

Feb 1, 2019

ORANGE CITY, FLA. - Carol Leonard Mraovich, 64, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City with her family by her side.

Carol was born Nov. 15, 1954, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of James, Sr. and Molly Richey Leonard Sr.

She was a 1973 graduate of Girard...

Feb 1, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Helen L. Balog, 94, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Feb. 1, 2019, at Briarfield Manor after a long and fulfilling life.

Helen was born March 26, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fedorshin Toman, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of...

Feb 1, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Charles F. Leach Sr., 72, passed away early Friday evening, Feb. 1, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a heart attack.

Charles, who was known to all as "Charlie" or "Chuck," was born Jan. 7, 1947, in Youngstown, and was the son of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Thelma Waller Leach. He...

Jan 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Darlene Andrews, 65, passed away Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2019, at her home at Canfield Place.

Darlene was born March 30, 1953, in Pittsburgh, was raised in Pittsburgh, and graduated from high school in Pittsburgh.

She worked for Westinghouse in Pennsylvania for 14 years before coming to Ohio.

There were no...

Jan 24, 2019

GIRARD - Charles L. Frohman Jr., 34, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at his home.

Charles was born April 20, 1984, in Youngstown, a son of Charles Sr. and Alma Sigley Frohman, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Girard High School where he played football. He received a certificate in...

Jan 24, 2019

BOARDMAN - Michael D. Naples, 67, passed away early Thursday evening, Jan. 24, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Michael was born Aug. 3, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Sam and Mary Naples, and he lived his life in this area.

He was a 1969 graduate of Fitch...

Jan 20, 2019

NORTH LIMA - Margaret M. Vecchione, 99, formerly of Liberty Township, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Jan. 20, 2019, at her home at The Assumption Village following a long and fulfilling life.

Margaret was born Sept. 21, 1919, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Antonio and Philomena Testa Polombi, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jan 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - James M. "Jim" Guilkey, 40, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes early Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2019, at his home.

James was born July 10, 1978, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Janet Thomas  Wilhelm, and lived his entire life in this area.

He was a 1996 graduate of...

Jan 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen M. Barbato, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Jan. 19, 2019, at Hospice House after a long and fulfilling life.

Helen was born Aug. 29, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Radovich Patek, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Jan 17, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – William M. "Bill" Kosmo, 76, passed away peacefully late Thursday afternoon, Jan. 17, 2019, at his home with family by his side following a brief illness.

William was born Feb. 25, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Selink Kosmo, and lived his life in this area.

He was...

Jan 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Paul J. Hripko, 94, passed away peacefully late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2019, at Omni Manor with family by his side.

Paul was born July 12,1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Martin and Mary Martinko Hripko, and lived his life in this area.

He attended Chaney High School, was a member...