Obituaries

Nov 11, 2018

STRUTHERS - Robert E. "Bob" Roth Jr., 66, passed away early Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2018, at Beeghly Oaks in Boardman.

Bob was born April 1, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Mary Lou Eldridge Roth, and spent his life in this area.

He was a 1970 graduate of...

Nov 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas E. Gregory Sr., 85, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 11, 2018, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side.

Tom was born June 25, 1933, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Thomas and Anne Stroney Gregory.

He served...

Nov 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Dolores M. "Dolly" Viglio Ponzi, 84, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 10, 2018, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was born May 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Gonda Bucik, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1952 graduate of Woodrow...

Nov 9, 2018

WARREN - Sandra L. Haines, 66, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 9, 2018, at Armstrong Memory Care in Warren following a lengthy illness.

Sandra was born Feb. 20, 1952, in Clarion, Pa., a daughter of the late Zeke and Barbara Johnson Kuhns, and she came to this area in the 1970s.

Sandra was a 1970...

Nov 9, 2018

GIRARD - Marie Lee Harver, 91, passed away early Friday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2018, at Liberty Health Care.

Marie was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Maggie Siljak Vukich Miller.

She was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church in Youngstown, and of many of...

Nov 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel W. Wagner, 66, of the city's west side, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 8, 2018, at his home of natural causes.

Daniel was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Warren, a son of the late James Arthur Wagner and Maude Florence Callahan Wagner, and was raised in Leavittsburg.

He worked for 37 years...

Nov 4, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – James Patrick "Jimbo" Kula, 54, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 4, 2018, at his home.

James was born Aug. 26, 1964, in Youngstown, a son of the late James John and Claudia Penelope Foley Kula, and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High School, where he...

Nov 2, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Diane L. Kurtiak Sebest, 67, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 2, 2018, at Hospice House.

Diane was born Oct. 24, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Theda Cleland Kurtiak, and spent her life in this area.

She was a graduate of Brookfield High School, and worked for 44 years for...

Nov 2, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Chester Dudzik, 87, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Nov. 2, 2018, at Omni Manor Care Center.

Chester was born June 25, 1931, in Poland, Europe. He was the son of the late Martin and Kathryn Dudzik, and came to America in 1949, settling in Orange, Va. before coming to Youngstown two years later.

Oct 29, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Kathryn Prystash, 86, passed away peacefully early Monday evening, Oct. 29, 2018, at her niece's home in Warren with her family by her side.

Kathryn, who was known to her family as "Aunt Kitty" was born Nov. 21, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Peter and Anne Lawryk Kurylak, and she lived her...

Oct 27, 2018

BOARDMAN - Elizabeth A. Butchko, 83, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 27, 2018, at her home following a brief illness.

Elizabeth, who was also known as "Betty" or "Liz," was born June 8, 1935, in Victor, Colo., a daughter of Roy and Mildred Young Andrews. She was a graduate of Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado...

Oct 26, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Patricia A. Ipe Ragan, 75, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 26, 2018, at Greenbrier Healthcare Center following a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Patricia, who was known to all as "Patty," was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Byron C. and Mildred Finzel Ipe, and spent her life in this...

Oct 26, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Jason Wayne "J-Money" Rowbotham, 40, of the city's west side, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at his home.

Jason was born Dec. 4, 1977, in Youngstown, a son of Peggy Smallridge Porter, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather, James "Kraut" Porter.

Jason was a 1996 graduate of Fitch...

Oct 25, 2018

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP - Marie "ReRe" Ierace, 88, passed away Thursday evening, Oct. 25, 2018, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born March 4, 1930, in Girard. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Julia Venzeio Marconi, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1948 graduate of Girard...

Oct 25, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Frederick L. "Fred" Davies, 82, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, Oct. 25, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Fred was born Aug. 22, 1936, in Lowellville, a son of Frederick and Ida Mae Davies, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1954 graduate of...

Oct 24, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter Gergel, 94, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Oct. 24, 2018, at Hospice House after a long and fulfilling life.

Peter was born June 2, 1924, in Henrietta, Okla., a son of the late Michael and Katherine Yaslik Gergel, and came to this area with his family as a child.

Pete was...

Oct 23, 2018

NORTH LIMA – Michael P. Maruskin, 70, formerly of Dover Road in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ivy Woods Manor.

Michael was born March 5, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael J. and Anne Olexa Maruskin, and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident.

He was a graduate of...

Oct 23, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Martha Anne Vasko Laurie, 82, passed away Tuesday morning, Oct. 23, 2018, at her son's home with her family by her side.

Martha was born July 18, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Julius and Lillian Zadonia Vasko, and spent her life in this area.

She was a 1954 graduate of...

Oct 21, 2018

COPLEY - Barbara J. Olbrych, 85, formerly of Youngstown, entered into Eternal Rest Sunday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2018, following an extended illness.

Barbara was born May 3, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Sopkovich Bresko, and lived almost her entire life in this area.

She graduated from Chaney High School...

Oct 20, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard J. "Dick" Premec, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born July, 27, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen S. and Katherine Bachani Premec.

He was a 1953 graduate of East High School and served in the...