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Michael D. Naples

Michael D. Naples

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...

Margaret M. Vecchione

Margaret M. Vecchione

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.

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James M. "Jim" Guilkey

James M. "Jim" Guilkey

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...

Helen M. Barbato

Helen M. Barbato

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...

William M. "Bill" Kosmo

William M. "Bill" Kosmo

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...

Paul J. Hripko

Paul J. Hripko

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...

Susan P. "Susie" Wenzel

Susan P. "Susie" Wenzel

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...

Beatrice Irene Tobey Cisek Ilovsky

Beatrice Irene Tobey Cisek Ilovsky

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...

Dino Dinon

Dino Dinon

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...

Albert D. "Al" Bisker

Albert D. "Al" Bisker

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...

Mary Ostanoski

Mary Ostanoski

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...

Stephen W. (Piurkoski) Parnell

Stephen W. (Piurkoski) Parnell

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...

Bruce G. Armstrong

Bruce G. Armstrong

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...

Sheryl Jean George

Sheryl Jean George

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,...

Michael Hryb

Michael Hryb

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...

Irene S. Fabian

Irene S. Fabian

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...

Helen Hrynko Yurchyk

Helen Hrynko Yurchyk

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...

Gloria Rubbo

Gloria Rubbo

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...

Joseph M. Kearney

Joseph M. Kearney

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...

Linda M. Bischoff

Linda M. Bischoff

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...

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