All Obituaries

AUSTINTOWN- Josephine L. Gay, 81, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Josephine was born November 3, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas A. Leach and Thelma Waller Leach. She was raised by her mother, Thelma and her stepfather, Patsy Romeo and was a lifelong area resident. Throughout her lifetime, Josephine held various jobs, demonstrating her dedication to providing for her family. Notably, she...

POLAND - Barbara A. Williams, 81, formerly of McDonald, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her daughter by her side. Barbara was born February 26, 1943, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Victor Dyll and Helen Dendarsky Dyll. Barbara was raised in Hubbard by her mother and stepfather, Emmett Farmer and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Hubbard High School and dedicated over three decades...

CANFIELD - Mary Geletka, 99, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, April 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Mary, who was affectionately known as Mayo by friends and family, was born April 16, 1924, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Susie Vavrek Pacak and lived in the area for most of her life, spending 37 years in Monessen, Pennsylvania. She was a 1943 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and in her younger days, Mary worked for Triangle Coat Factory,...

TAMPA, FLORIDA - Charles W. Lautner II, 62, passed away Thursday evening, March 28, 2024, at his home due to natural causes. Charles, who was affectionately known as Chuck or Chuckie, was born October 7, 1961, a son of Charles W. Lautner Sr., and Audrey Boles Lautner and was born and raised on Youngstown’s west side. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1979, where he excelled as a member of both the track and football teams. Charles continued his education at Baldwin Wallace...

YOUNGSTOWN - Betty Copp, 90, passed away Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with her family by her side. Betty was born March 20, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Buttry and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of East High School and dedicated her adult life to raising and caring for her family. Mrs. Copp was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in Youngstown and cherished the community she found there. However,...

YOUNGSTOWN - Lillian Fabry, 88, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024, at Woodlands at Hampton Woods with her family by her side. Lillian was born April 15, 1935, in Youngstown  a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Dutko Mayor and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1953 and went on to work at Murphy Mart and later at Ames for many years until her retirement. Throughout her career, she balanced her professional responsibilities with...

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia Kay Gordon, 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home due to natural causes. Patricia was born November 2, 1947, in Warren, a daughter of the late William and Kathryn Williams Haas and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1965 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and further pursued her passion for learning at Youngstown State University, where she majored in English. For nearly three decades, Patricia served the...

GIRARD - Anthony C. “Tony” Cario, 57, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 9, 2024, at University Hospital Cleveland, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born November 7, 1966, in Youngstown, the son of the late Ferdinando “Fred” and Romelia Perfette Cario, and was a lifelong area resident. Tony graduated from Girard High School in 1985, continuing his academic journey to earn a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics and conduct graduate research at The...

NILES - Dorothy J. DiPiero, 86, passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty with her family by her side. Dorothy was born January 26, 1938, in Newton Falls, a daughter of the late George and Catherine Soho Hrenko, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1956 graduate of Newton Falls High School and went on to work at various places throughout her lifetime, including Republic Steel, Chase Bank, and Kaufmann’s, all while fulfilling her primary...

MCDONALD - Donna J. Streb, 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, April 4, 2024, at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.  Donna was born October 26, 1935, in Mecca, Ohio a daughter of the late Bessie Ainsworth Givens and was a lifelong Trumbull County resident. She was a graduate of Bazetta High School and after graduation, Donna embarked on her most fulfilling role - that of a devoted wife and mother. She dedicated herself...