Obituaries
Charles Edward Crowther
Mar 28, 2026
ELLSWORTH — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Crowther, known to many simply as Charlie, who left this world on the last train to glory on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
He was born Aug. 18, 1943, to the late Charles Edgar Crowther and Violet Mae Playforth Crowther. Through his journey of 82 years, he...
Dixie Marlene Pichitino
Mar 24, 2026
POLAND — Dixie M. Pichitino, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with her family by her side.
Dixie was born April 13, 1948, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Richard H. Leach and Arlene Stoddard Leach. They moved to Struthers in 1950. It was there that she met the love of her life, John Pichitino “Pitch.” They started...
DIane L. Wire
Mar 23, 2026
Poland - Diane L. Wire, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at the age of 58.
Born on February 6, 1968, in Sharon, Pennsylvania.A proud graduate of Brookfield High School, she later earned her Bachelor's Degree from Youngstown State University, paving the way for a fulfilling career as a Blood Bank Manager at St. Elizabeth Hospital.Diane was known for...
Helen E. Grunder
Mar 20, 2026
ALLIANCE - Helen E. Grunder passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born on October 4, 1964, in Kirtland, Ohio, Helen's spirited journey through life touched the hearts of all who knew her.
A proud graduate of St. Peter's High School in Mansfield, she furthered her education by earning a Bachelor's Degree from Walsh College and...
Victoria L. Rossi
Mar 19, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Victoria L. Rossi, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Windsor House at Canfield.
She was born on Nov. 2, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of Harry VandenBosch and the former Joanne McDonald.
Victoria was a 1970 graduate of Boardman High School. She worked at Home Savings and Loan, where she contributed in the fields of banking...
Patrick Joseph Fecko
Mar 18, 2026
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Patrick Joseph Fecko died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, on his 89th birthday.
He was born March 18, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Andrew Fecko and the former Mary Kicos.
Patrick walked across the street to attend St. Matthias Grade School. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1956, Patrick was known for his love of football...
Cynthia Dawn Gregory
Mar 15, 2026
Ravenna - Cynthia Dawn Gregory, 63, of Deerfield, Ohio, formerly of Mineral Ridge, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026, at The Woodlands at The Robinson in Ravenna, Ohio.
Cindi was born April 17, 1962, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Paul Richard and Nettie (Hayhurst) Gregory.
Growing up Cindi loved spending time with family, learning to cook and bake, plus...
Sandra Lee Burlock
Mar 15, 2026
Sandra Lee Burlock - 81
Austintown Twp. - Sandra "Sandi" Lee Burlock, 81, of Austintown passed away early Sunday morning at Windsor House of Canfield. She had been under the care of Comfort Care Hospice.
Sandra was born February 27, 1945, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Louis and Irene (Sitar) Bobovecz. She was a lifelong resident of Austintown...
Brian M. Welsh
Mar 14, 2026
Boardman Twp. -- Brian M. Welsh, 56, of Boardman Twp, passed away early Saturday morning,
March 14, 2026, at his home with his loved ones by his bedside after a short battle with cancer.
Brian was born on January 5, 1970, in Youngstown, son of the late Robert and Alice (Shea) Welsh.
Brian graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School, class...
Roger Diegele
Mar 9, 2026
Canfield Twp. - Roger W. Diegele, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 9, 2026. Roger was born on July 14, 1970, in Medina, Ohio, the son of the late Fred and Bonnie (Smith) Diegele.
Roger was a 1988 graduate of Canfield High School, where he earned the title of the 1987 Weightlifting Champion. Following high school, he...
Barbara Ann Grantonic
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Proverbs 31 woman Barbara Ann (Rozsa) Grantonic passed gently into heaven and the waiting arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 92.
Born September 29, 1933 in Wintersville, Ohio, Barbara was the daughter of Hungarian immigrants. She learned the value of hard work on the family dairy farm, picked up the English language in grade school,...
Linda L. Rose
Mar 9, 2026
POLAND - Linda L. Rose, 79, passed away Monday at Hospice House.She was born Sagamore, PA on September 8, 1946 to the late LeRoy and Dorothy Yount Cuddy.Linda was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School. She was a former worker of Medical Records Northside and Southside Hospitals as a medical Transcriber.Linda leaves her husband, Herb who she married August...
Donald T. Weingart
Mar 6, 2026
BOARDMAN - Donald T. Weingart passed away on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 7, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Donald S. Weingart and the former Veronica Thomcsak.
A West Sider, he graduated from Chaney High School in 1963. He attended Youngstown University until being drafted. He then enlisted in the the United States...
Ronald F. Slipkasky Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
POLAND - Ronald F. Slipkasky Jr., 56, passed away March 6, 2026.
Ronald was born March 9, 1969 in Youngstown.
Ron was a 1987 graduate of Boardman High School and received a Bachelor of Accounting Degree from YSU.
He had a lengthy, successful career with AVI Food Systems in Warren where he worked for 30+ years. But when he wasn't doing the day...
Richard J. Craven
Mar 2, 2026
AUSTINTOWN — Richard J. Craven, a courageous Vietnam veteran and dedicated friend to many, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 78, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Richard, affectionately known as “Doc” was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Bellaire, a son of Everett Craven Jr. and the former Mabel Corbett.
Doc was known for a life defined by...
Anthony Michael Sabatka
Mar 2, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Anthony Michael Sabatka, 40, has taken the Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion, and is now on the path to joyous liberation. His journey began March 2, 2026.
Anthony was born on October 4, 1985, to Frank and Sharon (Spangel) Sabatka.
A graduate of Ursuline High School, he was a goalie for the Ursuline-Mooney Hockey Club. He also attended Youngstown State...
Paul C. Danks
Mar 1, 2026
Paul C. Danks -- 74
Austintown - Paul C. Danks, 74, of Austintown, passed away peacefully late Sunday morning, March 1,2026, at his home with his family by his bedside. Paul was born June 29, 1951 in Cleveland, the son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Swenson) Danks.
Paul was a graduate of Boardman High School, class of 1969, a...
John S. Dobrindt III
Feb 27, 2026
BOARDMAN - John S. Dobrindt III, passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 60, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on November 13, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of John S. Dobrindt Jr., and the former, Beth Colgan.
He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, class of 1985, and later owned his own construction...
Marnita "Nia" Lipka
Feb 26, 2026
CANFIELD — Marnita “Nia” Lipka, a cherished nurse, devoted wife and beloved grandmother, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Canfield, at the age of 63.
Born April 4, 1962, in Cleveland, Nia’s life was marked by her profound commitment to the nursing profession and her unwavering love for her family. Graduating from the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Nia dedicated...
Ann Marie Costantini
Feb 25, 2026
Ann Marie Costantini -- 89
Ann Marie Costantini, 89, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, formerly of North Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 25, 2026. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
Born on August 8, 1936,...
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