All Obituaries

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Margaret  "Peggy" Ann Loney, 81, who died Wednesday morning at Assumption Village Nursing Home.  Peggy was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Edward and Margaret (McGinty) Murphy. She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked as a deputy clerk for Youngstown...

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Friday at 12:15 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Christine Church for Domenica L. "Phyllis" Odoguardi, 88, who died Monday night at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.  Phyllis was born May 11, 1930, in Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Jerome and Margaret (Murano) Picierro. She came to the area in 1956 and worked in housekeeping at Assumption Village...

YOUNGSTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church, with Fr. Terry Hazel, for Patricia Ann Pecoraro, 71, who passed away Sunday morning at Hospice House. Patty was born Sept. 25, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Nocera) Pecoraro Sr. Patty had a strong belief in her faith and devoted herself to prayer. She worked at Masco Workshop and Consumer Support Services Workshop. In Patty’s free time, she loved to dance,...

AUSTINTOWN - Prayers will begin Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating, for Janice P. Dolansky, 76, who died peacefully Sunday evening at Shepherd of the Valley surrounded by her family.  Janice was born May 8, 1942 in Youngstown, the daughter of Angelo and Margaret (Gonda) Poghen.  She was a 1961 graduate...

HUBBARD - Reverend Daniel Kulesa passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. He was 82 years old. Father Kulesa was born on Nov. 4, 1936, in Masury, the son of Joseph and Claire Sniadach Kulesa.  He attended Sacred Heart School in Sharon, Pa. and Ursuline High School, prior to entering St. Mary College in St. Mary, Ky. where he completed high school and college, earning a degree in philosophy. He completed his theology studies at Mount St. Mary Seminary in Cincinnati. He was ordained May...

YOUNGSTOWN - A funeral service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for Josephine L. “Joy” Singer, 80, who passed away Friday afternoon at Hospice House. Joy was born March 3, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (McClintock) Gallaugher. Joy graduated from East High School and spent most of her life in Boardman. She worked as a supervisor at Eye Care Associates for 25 years. She was president of the Ladies...

AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Linda Jane Davis, 77, who died peacefully Thursday afternoon at home surrounded by her family.  Linda was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael Orosz and Elizabeth (Russell) Breeze.  She was a 1959 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked at Magna Seating Corporation in Quality Control for many years until retiring.  Linda...

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Fred A. Reali III, 63, died Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019, following a short illness, at his residence in Fort Lauderdale.  Fred was born Aug. 5, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Fred A. Reali II and Dolores Vechiarella.  He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Miami.  He was employed by Eastern Airlines in the executive division and later worked in the sales force for Macy’s...

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Fred A. Reali III, 63, died Wednesday, Jan 9, 2019, following a short illness, at his residence in Fort Lauderdale.  Fred was born Aug. 5, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Fred A. Reali II and Dolores Vechiarella.  He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Miami.  He was employed by Eastern Airlines in the executive division and later worked in the sales force for Macy’s...

DEERFIELD -  Rita Marie Wright, 56, died peacefully at home Wednesday surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  Rita was born Dec. 14, 1962, in Ravenna, the daughter of Donald Hillegas and June (Cain) Lightel.  She was a graduate of Rootstown High School and worked as a waitress for 35 years until retiring in 2010.  Rita enjoyed playing cards and bocce. In her spare time, she also enjoyed farming, gardening, and quilting. Above...