Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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,...