Obituaries

Jul 14, 2018

GIRARD - William R. "Bob" Freeman, 89, passed away early Saturday morning, July 14, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown with his family by his side.

William was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Warren, a son of the late Claude and Effie Gartrell Freeman, and was a lifelong area resident.

Raised in Niles, Bob...

Jul 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Frank P. Homsey, 90, of the city's west side, was lifted up to Heaven to rest in the arms of Our Lord, Thursday afternoon, July 12, 2018, leaving this earthly life and joining his beloved son and wife.

Frank was born Aug. 28, 1927 in Youngstown, one of six children (Michael and Joseph Homsey, Mary...

Jul 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Larry Ernest Ervin, 74, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 12, 2018, at Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman.

Larry was born Jan. 16, 1944, in Connellsville, Pa., a son of Robert and Flora Ervin, and came to Youngstown as a child.

He made his home at Turning Point and enjoyed his work at...

Jul 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Paul F. Marquette, 48, passed away peacefully early Thursday afternoon, July 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Paul was born Jan. 16, 1970, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul J. and Patricia J. Popio Marquette, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Marquette was a 1989 graduate of Chaney...

Jul 12, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Dorothy S. Schatzel, 93, passed away late Thursday morning, July 12, 2018, at her home at Humility House.

Dorothy was born Feb. 4, 1925, in Warren, a daughter of the late Leo and Edith Stein Schatzel, and lived most of her life in Trumbull County.

She was a 1943 graduate of Warren Harding...

Jul 10, 2018

BOARDMAN - Nick DiMartino, 86, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 10, 2018, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Nick was born July 22, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Chiarina Fritelli DiMartino, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. DiMartino went to East High School,...

Jul 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Gerald M. Granger, 85, of the city's west side, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, in Georgia.

Gerald, who was known to all as "Jack," was born April 15, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Raymond and Dora Wilcox Granger, and lived most of his life in this area.

Jack was...

Jul 8, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Steven C. Ross, 60, of Connecticut Avenue, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his home. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Steven was born June 21, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of the late Herbert C. and Anna Mae Dorosky Ross, and lived in this area most of...

Jul 6, 2018

STOW - Frank David Dox, 76, formerly of Boardman, passed away Friday morning, July 6, 2018, at the Arbors at Stow following an extended illness.

Frank was born March 15, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, a son of the late Frank L. and Louise Edwards Dox, and came to this area to work at General Motors in Lordstown...

Jul 5, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Walter J. Natyshak, 75, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, July 5, 2018, at his home of natural causes.

Walter was born Dec. 17, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Walter and Ann Pastor Natyshak, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1960 graduate of Wilson High School, and...

Jul 4, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Francis R. "Frank" Nardella Sr., 96, formerly of Glen Oaks Drive in Youngstown, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, the Fourth of July, 2018, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Frank was born April 25, 1922, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Mary Nardella, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Nardella...

Jul 4, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Joann F. Hamner, 65, passed away early Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018, at Vista at The Ridge in Mineral Ridge.

Joann was born Dec. 23, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie Smith DeLisio, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Hamner was a 1971 graduate of Chaney High...

Jul 3, 2018

CANFIELD - Kristen Louise Hewko, 49, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018.

Kristen was born July 19, 1968, in Warren, a daughter of Edward R. and Sandra Lee Hoover Anderson, and was a 1986 graduate of Warren Harding High School.

Kristen continued her education at Youngstown State University, earning of Bachelors Degree in...

Jul 3, 2018

POLAND - Eugene M. Testa, 82, passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, following an extended illness.

Eugene was born July 10, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Florence DiCanio Testa, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Testa was a 1954 graduate of East...

Jul 2, 2018

NORTH JACKSON - Adele Wesolowsky Hutchison, 78, formerly of Nashua Drive in Austintown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 2, 2018, at her home at Antonine Village.

Adele was born Sept. 8, 1939, in Chukwa, Ukraine, a daughter of the late Rev. Peter and Sophie Kuzio Wesolowsky, and came to the United States and Youngstown with...

Jul 2, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Irene Eich, 92, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 2, 2018, at Camelot Arms.

Irene was born Jan. 13, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Eich Sr. and Mary Vrabel Eich, and was lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School...

Jun 30, 2018

POLAND - Louis M. Brumbaugh, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 30, 2018, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Louis was born Nov. 19, 1930, in Altoona, Pa., a son of the late Lewis and Alice Kaufman Brumbaugh, and came to the Mahoning Valley from Bedford, Pa. in 1950 as a young man. Lou...

Jun 29, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Annette Marie Corrado, 65, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Annette was born March 7, 1953, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Corrado, and was a lifelong resident of the city.

Annette graduated from Wilson High School and earned a two-year certificate in...

Jun 27, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Pat Lippiello, 60, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 27, 2018, at his home following a brave battle with cancer.

Pat was born Sept. 4, 1957, in Naples, Italy, the son of Umberto and Antonietta Canonico Lippiello, and he came to America with his family when he was nine years old.

Pat graduated from...

Jun 26, 2018

DOVER - Charles B. Zubyk, 93, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully at Truman House early Tuesday morning, June 26, 2018, in New Philadelphia.

Charles was born Feb. 12, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Anna Bohan Zubyk.

Mr. Zubyk was a 1943 graduate of Girard High School, and subsequently...