Obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

GIRARD - Elsie Jane Lovitz, 85, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness.

Elsie was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late William and Era Lena Gladden Stanley, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mrs. Lovitz dedicated her life to raising and caring...

Oct 16, 2018

GIRARD - Josephine Cataffa, 75, passed away Tuesday afternoon Oct. 16, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Josephine was born April 12, 1943, in Sparanise, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela Ranucci Sorvillo, and came to the United States and the Youngstown area with her family at the age...

Oct 15, 2018

NORTH CANTON - Elizabeth O. "Betty" Waltman, 90, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Canton.

Elizabeth was born Dec. 7, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Polinsky.

She was a 1946 graduate of Chaney High School, attended Youngstown College, and was an assistant women's fashion buyer...

Oct 15, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Sriprai Landgraver, 72, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2018, at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by her family.

Sriprai was born in Nong Bua, Saraburi, Thailand on Feb. 5, 1946, a daughter of Nang and Kam Pan Prosri.

Sriprai was the beloved wife of Barry Landgraver, whom she...

Oct 15, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Sam J. "Red" Bezzarro, 82, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Oct. 15, 2018, at Omni Manor Care Center in Youngstown. Sam, who was known to many as "Red" for his auburn hair, was born March 25, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of the late Sebastian and Carmella Sabella Bezzarro, and was a lifelong area resident. He was...

Oct 14, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - William G. Nagy, 89, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 14, 2018, at his home after a long and fulfilling life.

William, who was known to all as "Bill," was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gabor and Helen Rohly Nagy, and was a lifelong area resident.

Bill was...

Oct 13, 2018

GIRARD – Catherine I. Steele, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles after a long and fulfilling life. Catherine was born March 14, 1927, in Girard, a daughter of the late Terrence and Gladys Adams O'Neil, and was a lifelong area resident. A loving and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Steele...

Oct 12, 2018

STRUTHERS - Terry Strozier, 68, departed for heaven late Monday evening, Oct. 8, 2018, passing on at his home.

Terry was born April 7, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Odessa Strozier, and spent his life in this area.

Terry was loved by his family and his Turning Point family, and will be...

Oct 11, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Marcella R. Lewis, 82, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday evening, Oct. 11, 2018, with her family by her side.

Marcella, who was also known as "Marcy," was born May 20, 1936, in Hardin Hollow, Pa., a daughter of the late Benjamin and Caroline Kelley, and she came to Youngstown in May of 1953....

Oct 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN — Gregory A. Ray, 60, formerly of Vienna Township, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2018, at Omni Manor Care Center in Youngstown following an extended illness.

Gregory was born Aug. 14, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of Michael and Lois Weimer Ray. He was a 1976 graduate Liberty High School and lived in this...

Oct 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Ida E. Markovic, 93, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 10, 2018, at The Assumption Village in North Lima after a long and fulfilling life.

Ida was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Hillsville, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank and Marie Femia Argiro, and came to Youngstown in the early 1950s.

She was...

Oct 6, 2018

POLAND - Robert Mark passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 6, 2018, at the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center after suffering a heart attack at home.

Robert was born April 1, 1945, in Sewickley, Pa., and was the son of Ben and Alice Markovski.

Robert graduated from Youngstown State University and pursued a...

Oct 6, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Katherine A. Ugran, 95, longtime resident of the city's west side, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 6, 2018, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman surrounded by her loving family, after a long and fulfilling life.

Katherine was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Blaze and Helen Rendic Markovich, and...

Oct 5, 2018

AUSTINTOWN -- Dale Richard Faber, 62, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 5, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, surrounded by his loving family, after a battle with complications from diabetes.

Dale was born May 31, 1956, in Sharon, Pa., a son of George Henry and Joann Taylor Faber. He graduated from Brookfield High School in...

Oct 4, 2018

AUSTINTOWN — John H. Greiner Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 4, 2018, at his home.

John was born July 7, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late John H. Greiner Sr. and Martha Jean Moylan Greiner, and lived in this area for most of his life.

John attended Boardman High School...

Oct 4, 2018

BERLIN CENTER - Thomas Michael Nadasky, 78, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, Oct. 4, 2018, at his home after suffering an apparent stroke.

Thomas was born Sept. 1, 1940, in Warren, a son of the late Sylvester "Silver" Nadasky and Mary Ann Ronik Nadasky, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1958 graduate...

Oct 2, 2018

FT. MYERS, FLA. - James Maderitz, 90, formerly of Girard, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 2, 2018, at HealthPark Medical Center in Ft. Myers following a brief illness.

Jim was born May 5, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late Anthony and Cecelia Ruggiero Maderitz, and lived in this area for most of his life. He...

Oct 2, 2018

NORTH LIMA - David J. Metlicka, 72, passed away early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 2, 2018, at Ivy Woods Manor.

David was born Jan. 28, 1946, in Warren, a son of the late James and Elsie Metlicka, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Metlicka worked at J&L Steel up until the mill closed. He enjoyed...

Oct 1, 2018

GIRARD - Nicola "Nick" Restaino, 87, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 1, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

Nicola was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Sulmona, Italy, a son of the late Francesco and Bambina DiPlacido Restaino, and came to the United States and Girard...

Sep 30, 2018

POLAND - Rosemary Dellick Cifalde, 90, entered into eternal life while her daughters held her hand, early Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center after a long fulfilling life.

Rosemary was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia Maletich Dellick, and was a lifelong area resident....