Obituaries

Sep 5, 2018

NORTH JACKSON - Ann Dukish Gergel, 95, formerly of Kroeck Avenue in Austintown, passed away peacefully late Wednesday evening, Sept. 5, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, after a long and fulfilling life.

Ann was born April 18, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andy and Mary Dulik Tomaskovic, and was a lifelong...

Sep 5, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Everett "Earl" Schall, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, 2018.

Everett was born Feb. 12, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Ray and Helen Essig Schall, and came to this area in 1964 as a young man.

In his early life,...

Sep 2, 2018

HUBBARD – Bradley A. Duncan, 35, passed away Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2018, at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness.

Bradley was born June 7, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of Clayton Aigler and Deborah Jo Edwards Duncan, and lived his life in this area.

Brad attended Chaney High School. He loved trains, roller...

Sep 1, 2018

NILES - Ruth Ann Barner Groff, 68, went to meet her Lord, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, passing at her home from this earthly life.

Ruth Ann was born May 16, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Bill and Grace Martin Barner, and was a lifelong area resident.

Ruth Ann was a graduate of...

Sep 1, 2018

AUSTINTOWN – Matthew Eric Arnold, 53, passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 1, 2018, at his home following an extended illness.

Matthew was born July 6, 1965, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Neal and Joyce Newell Arnold. Matt was raised in Coolville, Ohio, and came to the Youngstown area in 1990.

He was a 1983...

Aug 30, 2018

CANFIELD - Madalyn Theresa "Maggie" Luklan, 89, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, Aug. 30, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, after a long and fulfilling life.

Madalyn, who known to all as "Maggie," was born May 12, 1929, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Byers, and came to this...

Aug 28, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Richard L. Farrow, 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Tuesday morning, Aug. 28, 2018, at his home.

Richard was born June 14, 1957, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late Richard Farrow and Dorothy Blackburn, and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Curly Murdock.

Richard graduated from Fitch...

Aug 27, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Marco A. Nolfi, 49, of the city's west side, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at his home following a long-time struggle with diabetes.

Marco was born May 13, 1969, in Youngstown, a son of Armando and Bernadette Knapic Nolfi, and lived most of his life in this area. He spent several years living in...

Aug 25, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Jude T. "Jay" Shaughnessy, 52, of the city's west side, passed away suddenly Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.

Jude, who was known to many as "Jay," was born Dec. 3, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Marilyn Davis Shaughnessy, and lived most of...

Aug 23, 2018

GIRARD – Matt D. Schall, 52, loving brother, son, and father, passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 25, 2018, following a brief illness. Matt has now been called to be with his brother and soulmate in heaven, his twin, Mark Schall.

Matt was born Jan. 30, 1966, in Youngstown, a son of Everette "Earl" and Mary Bennett Schall,...

Aug 23, 2018

GIRARD - Jacqueline Ann LoSasso Watson, 71, passed away peacefully at her home, Thursday morning, Aug. 23, 2018.

Jacqueline, who was known to all as "Jacqui," was born Sept. 14, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Richard J. LoSasso, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Lepsik LoSasso.

She was a 1964 graduate of Ursuline...

Aug 23, 2018

CANFIELD – Frank Gutierrez, 87, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Aug. 23, 2018, at his daughter's home, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born July 16, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late Alex and Rose Gutierrez, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Gutierrez worked for many years for the...

Aug 23, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert A. Chance Sr., 88, a lifelong resident of the city's west side, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 23, 2018, in Peace with his Maker, at Hampton Woods in Poland following a long, joyful, and fruitful life.

Al was born April 4, 1930, in Youngstown, the ninth of 12 children born to the late Carlos...

Aug 19, 2018

CANFIELD - Mary Osipchak Chick, formerly of Youngstown's westside, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2018, at Windsor House in Canfield with her family by her side, just two days after her 96th birthday.

Mary was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Center Township, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Ann Sherbak Osipchak, and...

Aug 18, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Joyce M. Cappitte, 87, of the city's westside, passed away peacefully early Saturday evening, Aug. 18, 2018, at Omni Manor, with her family at her side.

Joyce was born Jan. 22, 1931, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thorval and Cecilia Schimpf Thoresen, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended Girard...

Aug 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Stephanie A. Gyomber, 71, of the city's west side, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 12, 2018, at Briarfield Manor following a two-year illness.

Stephanie was born Sept. 20, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steve G. and Elizabeth H. Farkas Gyomber, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a...

Aug 12, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Thomas G. Hritzo, 89, went home to rest in the loving arms of Jesus early Sunday evening, Aug. 12, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Thomas was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Majoros Hritzo, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr....

Aug 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - Lois Jean Morthland, 68, passed away Aug. 7, 2018, at her home of natural causes.

Lois was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Betsy Morthland, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a graduate of North High School in Youngstown, and worked for Lawson's Dairy...

Aug 4, 2018

GIRARD - Jason Mark Fusillo, 44, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, Aug. 4, 2018, at his home.

Jason was born Nov. 4, 1973, in Youngstown, a son of Michael Jr. and Debbie Sheehan Fusillo, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was an avid University of Michigan sports fan, and he greatly enjoyed the time...

Aug 4, 2018

CINCINNATI - Mary Bednar, 97, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Aug. 4, 2018, at her home at Cottingham Retirement Community.

Mary was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Campbell, and lived in this area until moving to Cincinnati in 2005 to be closer to family.

Mary was a loving and beloved wife,...