Obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Susan P. "Susie" Wenzel, 67, of the city's westside, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering from pneumonia.

Susie was born June 30, 1951, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Robert and Marian Ward Hines, and was raised in Winter Park, Fla., graduating from Winter Park...

Jan 10, 2019

AUSTINTOWN – Beatrice Irene Tobey Cisek Ilovsky 96, passed away peacefully very early Thursday morning, Jan. 10, 2019, at The Woodlands at Austinwoods on Kirk Road.

Beatrice was born May 17,1922, in Hubbard, one of eight children born to George and Essie Mae Starkey Tobey.

She taught herself to play piano at an early age...

Jan 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Dino Dinon, 84, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Dino was born March 31, 1934, in the Saint Pancras District of London, England, a son of the late Odile and Angelina Bernardon Dinon, and lived for a time in Nottingham, England before coming to America and Canton as a young...

Jan 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert D. "Al" Bisker, 80, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 9, 2019, at his home with family by his side.

Al was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Goncy Bisker, and lived his life in this area.

He was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High...

Jan 8, 2019

CAMPBELL - Mary Ostanoski, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Jan. 8, 2019, at her home.

Mary was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Osmak Ostanoski. She was a 1946 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident of Campbell.

She worked for General...

Jan 7, 2019

LAUREL, MD. – Stephen W. (Piurkoski) Parnell, 101, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, following a brief illness and a long and fulfilling life.

Stephen was born Aug. 1, 1917, in Hubbard, the second of 10 children born to Walter and Helen Petrovsky Piurkoski, both immigrants from the country of Poland.

He...

Jan 3, 2019

WARREN – Bruce G. Armstrong, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2019, at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family. Bruce was born Nov. 3, 1936, in Warren, a son of the late Carl and Susan Jones, and was a lifelong resident of Warren. He was a 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he...

Jan 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – Sheryl Jean George, 64, of the city's south side, passed away early Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following an extended illness.

Sheryl was born May 18, 1954, in Warren, and was a daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Schniebel. Sheryl was raised in Hubbard, graduated from Hubbard High School,...

Jan 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Hryb, 79, passed away just before midnight Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Michael was born Sept. 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Kathryn Terlesky Hryb, and he lived his life in this area.

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian...

Jan 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Irene S. Fabian, 89, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 2019, at Omni Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side.

Irene was born June 21, 1929, in Youngstown, and was a daughter of the late John and Sophia Slanina Ringos. She was a 1947 graduate of Chaney High School and a...

Dec 31, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Yurchyk, 94, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018, at her home.

Helen was born June 19, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Mary Ksenyeh Hrynko, and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1943, and worked...

Dec 31, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Gloria Rubbo, 95, of the city's Kirkmere area, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2018, at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana.

Gloria was born June 14, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicola and Assunta Leone Rubbo. She was raised on the city's east side, was a graduate...

Dec 30, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph M. Kearney, 64, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Joseph was born Oct. 5, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald and Viola DiNoble Kearney, and he lived his life in this area.

He was a 1972...

Dec 29, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Linda M. Bischoff, 58, of the city's westside, passed away Saturday evening, Dec. 29, 2018, at Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.

Linda was born Jan. 19, 1960, in Columbiana County, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie Bartholomew Westover, and was a lifelong resident of this area.

She was...

Dec 24, 2018

BAY VILLAGE - Dorothy M. DeMars, 97, formerly of North Hazelwood Avenue on Youngstown's west side, passed away Christmas Eve morning, Dec. 24, 2018, at her home at O'Neill Healthcare, following a long and fulfilling life.

Dorothy was born May 22, 1921, in Vienna Township, and was a daughter of the late George A. and Lola G....

Dec 22, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank J. Casey, 100, formerly of Brunswick Road on the city's west side, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2018, at Omni Manor.

Frank was born Aug. 14, 1918, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Annie Roebuck Bednarchik, and he spent his life in this area.

He served proudly...

Dec 20, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Zeljko "Jay" Hustic, 75, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suddenly becoming ill at home.

Zeljko was born July 27, 1943, in Zagreb, Croatia, a son of the late Milan and Francesca Hustic, and came to the United States and Youngstown in November of 1982.

Jay...

Dec 13, 2018

CANFIELD - Paul E. Handwork Jr., 69, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2018, at Salem Regional Hospital following a brief illness.

Paul was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Warren, a son of the late Paul E. Sr. and Elva Mack Handwork, and he lived his life in this area.

Paul was a 1967...

Dec 13, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Kathleen P. Keevey, 76, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 2018, at The Assumption Village in North Lima.

Kathleen was born March 26, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Stephanie Pavin DiCiccio, and lived her life in this area.

Kathleen was a...

Dec 11, 2018

GIRARD - Paul E. Mrofchak, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, December 11, 2018, at Omni Manor in Youngstown.

Paul was born Jan. 10, 1931, in Niles, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Mrofchak, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Mrofchak worked for Ellwood Advertising and also owned and operated a barber...