All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN — William H Cunningham Jr., 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023. Bill was born Aug. 14, 1948. He grew up in East Liverpool and attended East Liverpool High School, from where he graduated in 1966. He continued his education at Youngstown State University, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated from YSU with his degree in business administration in 1972. He worked as a loyal employee of the clerk of courts office in Youngstown for...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mario “Mutz” Pecchia age 90, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, at his home in Poland. Mario, who was affectionately known as “Mutz,” was born April 6, 1932, in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood of Youngstown, the son of Battista and Italia Verrocchio Pecchia. His family moved to the East Side of Youngstown after his birth. Mario and his siblings were raised on the East Side, and it was here that Mario married, and raised...

CANFIELD — Mark A. Latas, 67, died early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.  Mark was born Dec. 8, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Milan and Marie Partle Latas.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in 1978 and earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University in 1981.  He started practicing law thereafter and was appointed as magistrate handling the Child...

ANDOVER - Michael M. Hazlett, 68, died peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at University Hospital Portage surrounded by his loving family.  Michael was born March 3, 1955, at Southside Hospital in Youngstown, the son of Clyde and Loretta  Hazlett.  He worked as a self-employed business owner, operating Mike's Down Under for many years.  Michael loved all sports, and especially loved rooting for his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles...

CANFIELD — Frank J. Ambrosia, age 74, of Canfield, died early Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.  Frank was born Sept. 7, 1948, in New Castle, Pa., the son of John and Mary Ruscetti Ambrosia. He was a graduate of New Castle High School, and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Westminister College. Frank was a member of St. Michael Church, the Wolves Club and the Italian American Foundation. He enjoyed playing golf with his...

BOARDMAN — Marylou Virginia Chiarello Crouthers, age 73, of Boardman, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Specialty Care at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Marylou was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul J. and Louise V. Kukura Chiarello. She was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.  She had worked at Mahoning National Bank, Kohl’s Department store and at Quadax Medical billing, before retiring in 2012.  Marylou was a member of...

Our little angel, Ah'Lijah A. Boykin, was called to the Lord on March 14, 2023.  He was born on March 14, 2023, at 2:28am, weighing 9lbs 14oz at St.Elizabeth Hospital.  Ah’Lijah is the cherished son of JaiMeela Montgomery & Albert Boykin and beloved brother of De’Ayria & De’Yor Mason, Albert Boykin Jr, Angel Boykin, Antonio Boykin; aunts, JaiLyn Montgomery, JaiNishia (Paul) Savage, Ronnie Scott, Denise Scott, Mary Scott,...

AUSTINTOWN — Rita A. Patton, 81, died unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2023, at home.  Rita was born March 13, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Glenn L. and Florence Grace Hartman Patton.  She was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the office for GM McKelvey Department Store and Phar-Mor, and volunteered for many organizations. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church. In her spare time, Rita enjoyed doing word finds.  Rita is...

BOARDMAN — JoAnne P. Fajack, 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, at Briarfield Place. She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maryanne Agresti Pallante. JoAnne was a graduate of The Rayen School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her grandchildren. Along with her husband, she was a member of the FOP Retirees.  JoAnne was very creative, whether it’s doing crafts or being an artist. She enjoyed...

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Shonce, 83, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Windsor House in Champion. She was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Helen Havas Wuckovich. Patricia was very hardworking and worked various jobs while being employed by the Austintown school system for 26 years. She finished her career at Austintown schools as the head custodian, retiring in 2003. She supported the Ursuline High School football team in various capacities and the team...