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Nellie Ruth Reedy
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN - Nellie Ruth Reedy, 93, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at her home.
Ruth was born Nov. 4, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stanley and Anele “Nellie” Moskulunis Bundza, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1950 graduate of East High School and later attended Youngstown College, where she studied criminal justice.
Ruth worked briefly for...
William Gulfo
Apr 28, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - William “Bill” D. Gulfo, 74, of the city’s west side, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at his home.
Bill was born Jan. 26, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis Anthony and Anne Marie (German) Gulfo, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and was employed...
George H. Demetrios
Apr 28, 2026
BOARDMAN — George H. Demetrios, 77, passed away Tuesday evening, April 28, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with COPD and lung cancer.
George was born Sept. 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Mary (Pavlechko) Demetrios, and was a lifelong area resident.
He...
Margaret Robsel
Apr 28, 2026
GIRARD — Margaret “Marge” Robsel, 100, formerly of Gordon Street, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Liberty Health Care Center, following a long and fulfilling life.
Marge was born Aug. 16, 1925, in Jamison, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Krall) Fumich, and came to the area as a child.
She worked at the former Ohio...
Caroline S. Tusin
Apr 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Caroline S. Tusin, 97, passed away peacefully Friday, April 24, 2026, at Woodlands at Austinwoods, surrounded by the care and comfort of those who loved her, following a long, meaningful, and well-lived life.
Caroline was born February 9, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Katherine (Lucic) Makar, and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning...
Barbara A. Reardon
Apr 22, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Barbara “Barb” Ann Reardon, 89, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Barb was born Feb. 17, 1937, on the South Side of Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Miriam (Sheetz) Wardle.
Barb loved her Catholic upbringing and cherished her years at Ursuline High School, from which she graduated in...
Kevin M. Gura
Apr 21, 2026
BOARDMAN — Kevin M. Gura, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Kevin was born Sept. 28, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Olga Voytilla Gura, and was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in Campbell and was...
Richard Lee Burgess
Apr 15, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Lee Burgess, 84, a lifelong resident of Youngstown, died of natural causes Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Hospice House.
Richard was born May 18, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Ruby Burton Burgess.
He was known for his long and distinguished career as an attorney and opinion writer for the Mahoning County Seventh District Court...
Alice L. Giba
Apr 14, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Alice L. Giba, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her sons.
Alice was born Feb. 3, 1931,in Youngstown, to the late William "Boleslaw" Jacob Slipski and Anastasia Kotowski Slipski.
Alice attended St. Casimir Elementary School in the Polish neighborhood of Brier Hill. She graduated from The Rayen High School in 1949. Alice was...
Joan V. Babinchak
Apr 13, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Joan V. Babinchak, 87, passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 13, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joan was born Oct. 9, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Kitt) Pappagallo, and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1956 graduate of Chaney High School and worked...
Robert Michael DePiore
Apr 12, 2026
NORTH JACKSON - Robert "Rob" Michael DePiore, 63, a gentle soul, went to heaven Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Rob was born July 6, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of William F. DePiore and Ann W. (Patterson) DePiore.
At the age of 7, his family moved to North Jackson. He attended St. Brendan School, Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Ursuline High School...
Gregory Lynn Golden
Apr 9, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Gregory “Greg” Lynn Golden passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Hospice House.
Greg was born in North Vernon, Indiana, where he built deep roots and cherished lasting memories with those who knew and loved him.
Greg was a man defined by his caring heart, unwavering dedication and selfless spirit. Outgoing and full of life, he was always willing...
Herbert N. Householder
Apr 5, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Herbert N. Householder, 82, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.
Herbert was born Aug. 14, 1944, in East Liverpool, a son of the late Harold and Hazel Grafton Householder.
He was a graduate of Stanton Local High School in Hammondsville and worked as a meat cutter and butcher at various local supermarkets. He...
John J. Burek Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — John J. Burek Jr., 82, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Austintown Healthcare, due to complications of cancer.
John was born April 18, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Yakubov Burek, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School. He continued his studies at the...
Clara Ann Bogdziewicz Gabriel
Mar 28, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Clara Ann Bogdziewicz Gabriel, lovingly known to everyone as “Aunt Clara,” passed away peacefully March 28, 2026, at the age of 90.
Clara was born Clara Ann Bogdziewicz in Youngstown, Ohio, on Aug. 4, 1935. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1952 and began working as a clerk at the local Kroger grocery store. She soon advanced...
Mary Modarelli
Mar 27, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Mary Modarelli, 103, formerly of Euclid Blvd., Liberty Township, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at Aventura at Humility House, after a long and fulfilling life.
Mary was born Oct. 5, 1922, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John and Mary Plesac Bada, and came to the Youngstown area as a young child, where...
Lawrence S. Kurilla
Mar 26, 2026
MCDONALD — Lawrence S. Kurilla, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Lawrence was born Sept. 7, 1941, in Smock, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Stephen A. and Johanna B. Klena Kurilla, and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a 1959 graduate of Chaney High School...
Glenn L. Jackson
Mar 23, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Glenn L. Jackson, 92, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, March 23, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Glenn was born Aug. 16, 1933, in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, a son of the late James and Eva Mae Yutzy Jackson, and came to the Youngstown area in 1957.
He began working at a young age, assisting his uncle from...
Rochelle Blanco
Mar 21, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Rochelle “Rocky” Blanco, 89, who was lovingly known as “Rocky” to those closest to her, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Rochelle was born Oct. 30, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Glick Schodd. She attended East High School and was a lifelong area...
James S. McKinna Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — James S. “Jimmy” McKinna Jr., 73, of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of his wife, Jeanne; his sister, Sandy Basora; and his nephew, Eric “Diggy” Basora, following an extended respiratory illness.
Jimmy was born Sept. 18, 1952, in Fort Rucker, Alabama, a son of the late...
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