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Virginia Rockney

Virginia Rockney

Sep 15, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Virginia Rockney, 94, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 15, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born Dec. 31, 1923, in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Rydzon Klutch, and came to the Youngstown area as a child with her family. Mrs. Rockney was a...

Antoinette C. Krut

Antoinette C. Krut

Sep 15, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Antoinette C. Krut, 87, passed away at her daughter's home Saturday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2018, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Antoinette, who was known affectionately as "Mamu" and "Toni," was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Jennie Dorenzio Toto, and was a lifelong area resident.

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John D. Anzelmo

John D. Anzelmo

Sep 14, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - John D. Anzelmo, 93, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 14, 2018, at Hospice House.

John was born June 24, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of the late Domenico and Antonina Alioto Anzelmo, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended East High School, where he was a drum major in the band. John...

Theresa M. Testa

Theresa M. Testa

Sep 13, 2018

BOARDMAN – Theresa M. Testa, 84, passed away unexpectedly at her home Thursday morning, Sept. 13, 2018.

Theresa was born Oct. 24, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Cartone Rulli, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of East High School and in her younger years worked...

Michael N. Senko

Michael N. Senko

Sep 12, 2018

POLAND – Michael N. Senko, 54, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Michael was born Feb. 21, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dmytro and Halya "Helen" Kramarenko Senko, and lived his life in the Youngstown area.

He attended Choffin Vocational Center and was a 1982...

Helen Yingst

Helen Yingst

Sep 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Yingst, 94, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2018, at Park Vista in Youngstown.

Helen was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Mary Malatak Fitsko. She spent her childhood and youth in Pittsburgh, and came to this area in 1964 with her new husband....

Very Rev. John W. Harvey

Very Rev. John W. Harvey

Sep 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Very Rev. John W. Harvey, 73, pastor of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Sept 11, 2018, at Hospice House, with his fellow priests and his family by his side.

Father Harvey was born Jan. 21, 1945, in Our Lady Queen of Angels Hospital in Hollywood, Calif.,...

Frank Shimko

Frank Shimko

Sep 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, at Kinnick Funeral Home, officiated by Fr. Richard Lambert, and will continue at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, for Frank Shimko, 82, of Youngstown's west side, who died Sept. 11, 2018, while listening to polka music.

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Rose Ann Mcguire

Rose Ann Mcguire

Sep 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Rose Ann McGuire, 94, formerly of Philadelphia Avenue and dancer extraordinaire, danced into Heaven early Sunday morning, Sept. 9, 2018, after gathering together with her family all the previous week at Briarfield Manor.

Rose was born Sept. 29, 1923, in Youngstown, the youngest child of six born to the late Frank and Jenny Delfraino Ross,...

Donald H. Scherl

Donald H. Scherl

Sep 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Donald H. Scherl, 90, formerly of the city's west side, passed away late Friday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2018, following a long and active life.

Donald was born June 2, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late Henry and Alice Fitch Scherl, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1946 graduate...

Mario Frazzini

Mario Frazzini

Sep 7, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Mario Frazzini, 68, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 7, 2018, at Windsor House Canfield, with his family by his side.

Mario was born May 24, 1950, in San Pietro Avellana, Italy, and was the son of the late Elio and Olga Frazzini. He immigrated to America and came to the Youngstown area with his family...

Quintilio "Quinn" Cera

Quintilio "Quinn" Cera

Sep 6, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Quintilio "Quinn" Cera, 93, passed away late Thursday morning, Sept. 6, 2018, at The Woodlands at AustinWoods following a brief illness.

Quintilio was born June 22, 1925, in Barrea L'Aquila, Italy, a son of the late John and Immaculata D'Amica Cera, and he came to America and Youngstown with his family as a small boy...

Ann Dukish Gergel

Ann Dukish Gergel

Sep 5, 2018

NORTH JACKSON - Ann Dukish Gergel, 95, formerly of Kroeck Avenue in Austintown, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, Sept. 5, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born April 18, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andy and Mary Dulik Tomaskovic, and was a lifelong...

Everett "Earl" Schall

Everett "Earl" Schall

Sep 5, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Everett "Earl" Schall, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, 2018.

Everett was born Feb. 12, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Ray and Helen Essig Schall, and came to this area in 1964 as a young man.

In his early life,...

Bradley A. Duncan

Bradley A. Duncan

Sep 2, 2018

HUBBARD – Bradley A. Duncan, 35, passed away Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.

Bradley was born June 7, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of Clayton Aigler and Deborah Jo Edwards Duncan, and lived his life in this area.

Brad attended Chaney High School. He loved trains, roller...

Ruth Ann Barner Groff

Ruth Ann Barner Groff

Sep 1, 2018

NILES - Ruth Ann Barner Groff, 68, went to meet her Lord, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, passing at her home from this earthly life.

Ruth Ann was born May 16, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Bill and Grace Martin Barner, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ruth Ann was a graduate of...

Matthew Eric Arnold

Matthew Eric Arnold

Sep 1, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Matthew Eric Arnold, 53, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 1, 2018, at his home following an extended illness.

Matthew was born July 6, 1965, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Neal and Joyce Newell Arnold. Matt was raised in Coolville, Ohio, and came to the Youngstown area in 1990.

He was a 1983...

Madalyn Theresa "Maggie" Byers Luklan

Madalyn Theresa "Maggie" Byers Luklan

Aug 30, 2018

CANFIELD - Madalyn Theresa "Maggie" Luklan, 89, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Aug. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, after a long and fulfilling life.

Madalyn, who known to all as "Maggie," was born May 12, 1929, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Byers, and came to this...

Richard L. Farrow

Richard L. Farrow

Aug 28, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Richard L. Farrow, 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, 2018, at his home.

Richard was born June 14, 1957, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late Richard Farrow and Dorothy Blackburn, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Curly Murdock.

Richard graduated from Fitch...

Marco A. Nolfi

Marco A. Nolfi

Aug 27, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Marco A. Nolfi, 49, of the city's west side, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at his home following a long-time struggle with diabetes.

Marco was born May 13, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of Armando and Bernadette Knapic Nolfi, and lived most of his life in this area. He spent several years living in...

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