All Obituaries

CANFIELD — Howard S. Hartzell, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Howard, affectionately known as Howie, was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of Marvin and Loretta Mancini Hartzell. He was a 1964 graduate of Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Youngstown State University. He worked at Liberty High School as an assistant treasurer and later as an accountant for...

BOARDMAN — Hilde Schadel, 91, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2020, at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home. Hilde was born May 27, 1928, in Schmeil, Czechia, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Stecker. Together, Hilde and her husband immigrated to Canada in 1955 from Germany, eventually making it to the United States a year later, where they settled in Bedford. They finally made it to Youngstown years later. Hilde spent her life as a homemaker, dedicating her life to the care...

BOARDMAN - Cemal Suat Yelkin, 38, passed away Friday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Boardman, Ohio. He was born October 23, 1981 in Springfield, IL, the son of Ahsen and Cynthia (Ellsworth) Yelkin. Cemal was a 1999 graduate of Canfield High School. He was an accomplished race car driver and a member of the Sports Car Club of America. He was ranked third in the country where he held the title of youngest ever podium finisher amongst other records. Cemal liked music, snowboarding, and art...

POLAND — Barbara Elaine Fortunato Gibson, 80, died suddenly early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Barbara was born July 30, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of Nicholas and Anne Polovischak Fortunato. She was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. Mrs. Gibson was a professional picture framer and the owner / operator of the Cardinal Frame Shop and also worked as a social worker for the Mahoning County...

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Lawrence S. Sammartino, 70, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Lawrence, affectionately known as Larry, was born Feb. 27, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Albert P. and Marie C. Altier Sammartino. He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University. Larry loved the transportation industry and...

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard Roy Donner, 86, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 6, 2020, at Greenbriar in Boardman. He was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late, John Roy and Martha (Unger) Dingey. Richard graduated from Struthers High School.  He was Honorably Discharged from the Navy on Jan. 22, 1955.  Richard was a lineman for Ohio Bell Company.  Richard is survived by his two daughters, Elaine (John) Ginnetti of Struthers and Lynn Dingey of Youngstown; two sons,...

BOARDMAN - Joseph Rocco Palermo, 72, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Health Center Boardman He was born November 26, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late, Rocco and Margaret (Nicola) Palermo. Joe was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Joe retired in 2003 after 33 years with GM as an International Union Official. He was a member of the UAW 1112. Joe loved watching college...

STRUTHERS - Mildred A. Lisko, “Millie” age 91, died Wednesday January 1, 2020 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.  Millie was born April 14, 1928 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph Shepas and Anna (Odvar) Shepas. She attended Campbell Memorial High School. Millie had such an enthusiasm for life.  Her door was always open. She loved...

AUSTINTOWN — Kathleen E. Wilson, 69, died peacefully early Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic. Kathleen was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of Marguerite Cook Avery. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked at Hitchcock X-Ray for 40 years. She later worked at Southwoods for a few years before retiring. Kathleen enjoyed many things, but nothing as much as the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...

CANFIELD — Rosemary Wollet, 61, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 15, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of Walter and Mary Frances McNally Wollet. Rosemary was a 1976 graduate of Ursuline High School. She graduated with honors from Youngstown State University with a degree in mathematics in 1980. Rosemary was kind, loving, intelligent, generous and beautiful, and one of a kind. She was selfless with her time and love with...