Obituaries

Margaret "Peg" Kiraly

Margaret "Peg" Kiraly

Mar 25, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret D. “Peg” Kiraly, 83, died Monday, March 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. 

Peg was born Aug. 23, 1940, in Industry, Pa., the daughter of William and Sara McDole DeLong. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. 

Peg’s husband, Joseph Kiraly, whom she married Nov. 24, 1973, died May 22, 2023. Peg was also preceded in...

Grace E. "Gay" Prokop

Grace E. "Gay" Prokop

Mar 24, 2024

Boardman.... Grace “Gay” Ellen Wollitz Prokop of Boardman, Ohio, went to be with her Lord on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024.Born on May 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Wollitz. Gay grew up in Youngstown, Ohio.     She was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1956 graduate of Youngstown State University,...

John C. Burchett

John C. Burchett

Mar 24, 2024

NORTH JACKSON - John C. Burchett, 73, died on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home.John was born on June 6, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of John Edward Burchett and Jane Carson.John was a 1969 graduate of Canfield High School. He then worked at General Motors as a Line Worker until his retirement. He was a valued member of Eagles...

Brian E. Cristall

Brian E. Cristall

Mar 24, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Brian E. Cristall, 59, affectionately known as "Cheeks," passed away at home on Sunday March 24, 2024. He was born in Youngstown on February 14, 1965, a son of Patricia and Charles Cristall. Brian graduated from Canfield High School in 1983 and further pursued his passion by attending MCCTC for the welding machine trade. Brian was a dedicated concrete laborer...

Mildred Kathryn McKeown

Mildred Kathryn McKeown

Mar 23, 2024

POLAND — Mildred Kathryn McKeown, 97, fondly known as “Mookie,” passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Inn at Poland Way.

Mookie was born Sept. 14, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of M. James and Irene Gantley Boyle.

After graduating from South High School in 1944, she embarked on a career path that saw her serve as a telephone operator...

Joseph P. Majzik

Joseph P. Majzik

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph P. Majzik, 75, peacefully passed away at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Flavia Doumont Majzik.Education played a significant role in Joseph's life as he graduated from The Rayen School in 1966 and further pursued higher education at Youngstown State University. His affiliation with the Sigma...

Dorothy Ballish

Dorothy Ballish

Mar 18, 2024

CANFIELD — Dorothy Ballish, 96, died Tuesday, March 18, 2024, at Windsor House of Canfield.

Dorothy, affectionately known as “Dot,” was born Nov. 27, 1927, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of Alex and Lucille Mileski Napieroski.

Dot attended the Shenango Valley commercial school, where she received her secretarial certificate. She then married the late Paul Jerome Ballish on April 30, 1960, and...

David LeRoy Schnitz

David LeRoy Schnitz

Mar 17, 2024

David LeRoy Schnitz, 68, passed away on March 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. 

He was born on February 1, 1956 in Huntington, Indiana.David graduated from Elgin High School in Elgin, IL. He was a skilled machinist throughout his career. David found joy in the simple pleasures of life; whether it was watching TV in his favorite chair, fishing by the...

Charles Gabig Jr.

Charles Gabig Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Gabig Jr., 84, passed away at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1940, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his kindness and love for his family.In addition to his career achievements, Charles proudly served in the United States Army, demonstrating his commitment to his country. Charles was a retired city...

Michael A. Rossi

Michael A. Rossi

Mar 15, 2024

Michael A. Rossi, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away at his home on March 15, 2024. He was born in Youngstown to Victoria and the late Mark Rossi on April 21, 1974.He was a proud 1992 graduate of Canfield High School and later pursued his interest in marketing, earning a bachelor's degree from YSU.  He worked for Allied-Gator,...

Rose Jeswald

Rose Jeswald

Mar 14, 2024

AUSTINTOWN — Rose Anita Jeswald, 91, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, March 14, 2024. 

She was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of George and Blanche Bycraft Houser. 

Rose was a 1950 graduate of Chaney High School. She married the love of her life, James E. Jeswald, on May 15, 1954. 

Throughout her years, Rose was a charter member beacon of...

Evelyn Pantalone Davis

Evelyn Pantalone Davis

Mar 13, 2024

Evelyn Pantalone Davis, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on March 13, 2024. She was the heart of her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.Born on January 18, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Stigliano Pantalone.Evelyn's life was marked by dedication to her...

JoAnn Hamrick

JoAnn Hamrick

Mar 12, 2024

JoAnn Hamrick, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Humility House.

JoAnn was born Nov. 29, 1936, in North Jackson, the daughter of Merl Bletso and Winifred Sarsfield Bletso.

JoAnn led a fulfilling life dedicated to caring for others. She worked as a ward clerk at St. Elizabeth Hospital for an admirable 25 years, touching the lives of countless patients and...

Mark S. Schaefer

Mark S. Schaefer

Mar 11, 2024

Mark S. Schaefer, 74, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born March 5, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of John and Aletha Eggert Schaefer.

Mark graduated from Springfield High School in 1968. He then attended Cleveland State University. He furthered his academic endeavors by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown State University.

Mark was a lifelong...

Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

Mar 10, 2024

POLAND - Paul Daniel Nicholas, 80, passed away on March 10, 2024.Paul was born on November 2, 1943, in a Ukrainian household in Youngstown, the son of thelate Walter and Mary Nicholas, he was a lifelong area resident.He enjoyed many things. Among them were Belleria pizza and wedding soup, eating poachedeggs and wheat toast at Thano’s restaurant, the TV show...

Theresa R. Kulifay

Theresa R. Kulifay

Mar 10, 2024

POLAND - Theresa R. Kulifay, 88, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.Theresa was born May 6, 1935, in Leetonia, the daughter of Samuel and Marietta Coccari Ferry. She dedicated 26 years of her life as the head cook for the Poland School before retiring. Theresa's love for cooking extended beyond her professional life as she...

Emma Scharsu

Emma Scharsu

Mar 9, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Emma L. Scharsu, 98, died peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024 at The Aventura Humility House surrounded by her loving family. 

Emma was born Aug. 2, 1925, in Grove City, PA, the daughter of John and Mary (Briggs) Breese. 

 

She was a 1943 graduate of Grove City High School and after graduation she worked at The Cooper Bessemer Corporation of Grove...

Angela C. Ferraro

Angela C. Ferraro

Mar 8, 2024

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Angela C. Simone Ferraro, 89, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.

She was born March 11, 1934, in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Carapellotti Simone.

Angela was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville. After graduation, she became the first x-ray student to enroll in the school of radiology at Ohio Valley Hospital...

Jo-Ann Rocci

Jo-Ann Rocci

Mar 4, 2024

Jo-Ann Rocci, 79, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, with her children and grandchildren honorably by her side, after a valiant struggle with heart and kidney disease.

She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Anthony J. Rocci, to whom she was married for 54 years.

Fondly known as the family matriarch, Jo-Ann truly was one of a kind. She graduated from...

Wilbur C. Wilson

Wilbur C. Wilson

Mar 4, 2024

NORTH JACKSON - Wilbur C. Wilson, 75, died peacefully March 4, 2024 at home with his family by his side.He was born on July 23, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of the late Wilbur O. and Beatrice (Boerio) Wilson.Wilbur graduated from Jackson Milton High School in 1967.His career began on the van assembly line at General Motors, where he poured...

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