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John Winkle

John Winkle

Aug 1, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - John Winkle, 82, passed away Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, 2018, at Briarfield Manor following a brief illness.

John was born Dec. 15, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Juel Ference Winkle, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Winkle was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked as...

Helen M. Leshnack

Helen M. Leshnack

Aug 1, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Helen M. Leshnack, 88, formerly of Artmar Drive, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Aug. 1, 2018, at The Inn at Christine Valley in Youngstown following a long, happy, and fulfilling life.

Helen was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Bocan Lancy, and was a lifelong...

Barb Granger

Barb Granger

Jul 28, 2018

CENTERVILLE, PA. - Barb Granger, formerly of Petersburg, was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 8:30 p.m. EST.

Barb was the most amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who lived her life to the fullest and died doing something she loved, with the man she loved.

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Julia V. Neill

Julia V. Neill

Jul 25, 2018

AUSTINTOWN - Julia V. Neill, 98, went home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday afternoon, July 25, 2018, after leaving this earthly life from the Woodlands at AustinWoods.

Julia was born June 25, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Daniel and Alexandria Vallasevitch, and was a lifelong...

Mary W. Supko

Mary W. Supko

Jul 23, 2018

RICHMOND, VA. – Mary W. Supko, 102, formerly of Benton Avenue in Austintown, passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 23, 2018, at Beth Sholom Home in Richmond.

Mary was born Oct. 22, 1915, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth Stanna Galik, and lived in this area for most of her life until moving...

Anthony P. "Tony" Viglio

Anthony P. "Tony" Viglio

Jul 21, 2018

BOARDMAN - Anthony P. "Tony" Viglio, 57, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 21, 2018, at The Cleveland Clinic, with his family by his side after a lengthy illness.

Anthony was born June 3, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of Mike and Dolores Bucik Viglio, and was a lifelong area resident.

Tony was a 1979...

Katherine Lasko

Katherine Lasko

Jul 17, 2018

GIRARD - Katherine Lasko, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 17, 2018, at Liberty Health Care Center, just three days after her 92nd birthday.

Katherine was born July 14, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Philomena Zemko, and was a Chaney High School graduate and a lifelong area resident.

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George T. Lipjanic, Jr.

George T. Lipjanic, Jr.

Jul 14, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN - George T. Lipjanic Jr., 83, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 14, 2018, at his home, where he wanted to be, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born March 27, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late George T. Sr. and Ann Kozar Lipjanic, and was a lifelong area resident.

George...

William R. "Bob" Freeman

William R. "Bob" Freeman

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...

Frank P. Homsey

Frank P. Homsey

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...

Larry Ernest Ervin

Larry Ernest Ervin

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...

Paul F. Marquette

Paul F. Marquette

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...

Dorothy S. Schatzel

Dorothy S. Schatzel

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...

Nick Dimartino

Nick Dimartino

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,...

Gerald M. Granger

Gerald M. Granger

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...

Steven C. Ross

Steven C. Ross

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...

Frank David Dox

Frank David Dox

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...

Walter J. Natyshak

Walter J. Natyshak

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...

Francis R. "Frank" Nardella

Francis R. "Frank" Nardella

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...

Joann F. Hamner

Joann F. Hamner

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...

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