Obituaries

Dec 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Elvira B. Lightner, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, Dec. 11, 2018, at her home with her family by her side.

Elvira was born Nov. 24, 1926, in Washington County, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Misonic Mancuso. She came to this area with her family as...

Dec 7, 2018

BOARDMAN - Emma Bleggi, 93, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2018, at Hospice House.

Emma was born May 7, 1925, in Brockway, Pa., and was the daughter of the late Pacifico and Julia Phillippi Bleggi.

She was a 1943 graduate of Cowanshannock Township High School in Sagamore, Pa., and was a 1946 graduate...

Dec 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - William Andrew "Bill" Evans Jr., 73, responded to God's call to Heaven, leaving this earthly life early Friday evening, Dec. 7, 2018, from his home following a two-year battle with cancer.

William was born July 25, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Herman and Katherine Bonam, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather,...

Dec 7, 2018

McDONALD - Gerald G. "Jerry" Kachmer, 76, passed away early Friday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2018, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown.

Jerry was born July 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Margaret Toporcer Kachmer, and he lived his life in this area.

Jerry was a graduate of Chaney High...

Dec 2, 2018

MCDONALD - Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Cupan, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Mary Kathryn was born Aug. 22, 1956, in Kinsman, a daughter of Jack and Mary Lou Perkins Daley, and came to the McDonald area in the early 1980s.

She was a 1975 graduate...

Dec 2, 2018

NORTH LIMA - Norman Roger Stothard, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 2, 2018, at Caprice Health Center.

Norm was born Oct. 17, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of Chester and Ruth Anderson Stothard. He was raised in Youngstown, moved to Boardman in 1980, and spent the last 12 years in North Lima.

He...

Dec 1, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Margaret L. Span, 73, passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Park Center in Boardman following a lengthy illness.

She was born Oct. 1, 1945, in Youngstown, and was raised in Austintown. Margaret was a graduate of Fitch High School and had lived in Las Vegas for 35 years before returning to the Youngstown area....

Nov 30, 2018

BOARDMAN - Gertrude M. Grecko, 84, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2018, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman following a brief illness.

Gertrude was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Mary M. Troyan Grecko, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1953 graduate of East High...

Nov 29, 2018

BOARDMAN – Barbara Kay Laudermilt King, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Nov. 29, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

"Barbie," as she was affectionately known to family and friends, was born June 22, 1949, in West Virginia, a daughter of Walter "Whitie" and Mabel Hixenbaugh Laudermilt, and came to this area with her family as a...

Nov 28, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Nicholas "Nick" Briach Sr., 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 28, 2018, in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.

Nicholas was born Oct. 31, 1925, in Youngstown, a son of the late Metro and Anna Charnie Briach, and he spent his life in this area.

He...

Nov 26, 2018

CANFIELD - Vincent J. Luce, 71, passed away Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.

Vincent, who was known to all as "Vince," and was affectionately known as "Butch" to his father and to his old friends was born April 13, 1947, in Ashtabula, and was a...

Nov 24, 2018

BOARDMAN - Frank G. Blanco, 83, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2018, at his home.

Frank was born March 12, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Philip and Mary Blanco, and was a lifelong area resident.

He attended Ursuline High School, and worked for Davey Tree Company and then for the...

Nov 23, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank M. "Frankie" Gallo, 90, of the city's west side, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 23, 2018, at Austintown Healthcare Center with family by his side.

Frank was born March 8, 1928, in Isabella, Pa., a son of the late Michael and Anna Berdella Gallo, and came to Youngstown in 1945 after graduating from...

Nov 21, 2018

COLUMBUS - Irene A. Portolese, 92, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 2018, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus following a brief illness. Irene was born March 16, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ursa and Maude Rodgers Whitacre, and was raised in Lowellville and on Youngstown's east side.

She attended...

Nov 21, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Edwin Barton Campbell, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2018, at Brookdale Ravenna Assisted Living after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.

Born in Youngstown to Marie O'Brien Campbell on May 8, 1930, and was raised by his mother and grandparents, Patrick and Mary O'Brien. Edwin completed his elementary school education at St. Brendan Catholic...

Nov 19, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Robert Lee Haid Jr., 58, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 19, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Robert was born Jan. 2, 1960, in Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Robert Lee Sr. and Mildred Lucille Bibbee Haid, and came to this area with his family as a child.

He was a...

Nov 14, 2018

CANFIELD - Rose M. Svasta, 92, formerly of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, 2018, at Briarfield Manor after a long and fulfilling life.

Rose was born Dec. 12, 1925, in Campobasso, Italy, and was the daughter of the late Santo and Josephine Simonelli Cofelice. She came to this area with her...

Nov 13, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Alicia Lynn Brdek, 68, of the city's westside, passed away early Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 2018, at Humility House in Austintown after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Alicia was born Aug. 30, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mason Sherman and Doris Leonhart Dyer, and was a lifelong Ohio resident.

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Nov 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Carol Cronk, 84, of the city's west side, passed away late Monday evening, Nov. 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Carol was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Marietta, a daughter of the late Guy and Bertha Porter, and she lived most of her life in this area.

Carol was a homemaker who...

Nov 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Judy Marie Yatsco, 70, passed away unexpectedly late Monday afternoon, Nov. 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after suffering a stroke at her home.

Judy was born March 21, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of Quentin and Victoria LaGuardia Matts, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1966 graduate of...