Joan D. Beach

Oct 2, 2024

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Joan D. Beach, 91, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Joan was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of Walter and Cleo Wire Osborne.

She was a graduate of South High School. Joan spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, caring for her family and her home. She...

Ronald Lee Griffith

Oct 2, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Ronald Lee Griffith, 89, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Austintown, Ohio. 

Born on October 18, 1934, in Belington, West Virginia, to the late Alfred Griffith and Julia V. (Perchan) Griffith. He graduated from Belington High School in 1954. 

For 34 years, Ronald devoted his career as a crane operator to LTV Steel, where he earned a reputation...

Timothy P. Powers

Oct 1, 2024

BOARDMAN — Timothy P. Powers, born Feb. 20, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

A 1984 graduate of Boardman High School, he set a cross-country record in 1983.Timothy became a member of the Youngstown Road Runners. He also was an avid race car fan and a collector of coins and sports cards.

He is...

Eileen L. Novotny

Oct 1, 2024

CANFIELD — Eileen Letitia Walsh Novotny, 79, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 at Windsor House at Canfield. 

Eileen was born in Youngstown on Jan. 5, 1945, the middle child and oldest daughter of T. Carl and Thelma Irene Raub Walsh. 

Eileen attended St. Patrick School and graduated in 1963 from Cardinal Mooney High School, where she was senior class officer and an...

Philip DeChicco

Sep 27, 2024

CANFIELD — Philip Richard DeChicco, 89, affectionately known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. 

He was the oldest son of the late Andrew and Theresa Piazza DeChicco. He was born in 1935 in Youngstown, in his parents’ home, on his parents’ first anniversary. He attended Rayen High School.

As a youth, Pat spent every hour possible at Evans Baseball...

Dr. Raymond Najem

Sep 27, 2024

CANFIELD — Dr. Raymond “Ray” Wade Najem, 87, passed away Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, peacefully and with his family at his side.

Ray was born Feb. 28, 1937, to Dr. Wade John Najem and Mrs. Anne Salem Najem of Sharon, Pa. 

He enjoyed academics and loved learning. After graduating from Hubbard High School as class president in 1955, Ray remained active organizing...

Michael T. Jordon

Sep 26, 2024

AUSTINTOWN — Michael T. Jordon, 66, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. 

He was born Nov. 28, 1957, in Warwick, Rhode Island, to the late David K. and Kathleen C. Leonard Jordon. 

Michael was a proud graduate of Bishop Hendrickson High School and furthered his education by earning a...

Finley Croyle

Sep 23, 2024

LISBON - Finley Leroy Croyle Jr, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Lisbon, Ohio in the morning of September 23, 2024. 

He was born on October 4, 1932 and was the son of Finley Leroy Croyle Sr and Nellie (Wolbaugh) Croyle. Finley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

As a child, Finley was adventurous...

Denise M. Skowron

Sep 22, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Denise M. Skowron, 69, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, surrounded by her children and loving family.

Born Nov. 17, 1954, to Edward Sullivan and Shirley (Theodore) Ostavitz, Denise was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and community advocate.

A graduate of Rayen High School, Denise dedicated her life to enriching the lives of others. She served as commissioner at...

Joseph A. Giampietro

Sep 22, 2024

AUSTINTOWN — Joseph A. Giampietro, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Hospice House.

He was born Oct. 10, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Charles Giampietro and the former Minnie DiPietro.

Joseph graduated from East High School in 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

In 1971, he joined the Austintown Police Department, where he would leave an...

Susan J. Scott

Sep 21, 2024

Susan J. Scott, 73, departed this world peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Salem, OH. Her journey through life was marked by a profound love for family and a passion for helping others, traits that endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Susan was born on November 8, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Michael Stanko...

Ellen F. Rupe

Sep 21, 2024

Ellen F. Rupe, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this life on September 21, 2024, in Warren, OH. 

She was born on March 23, 1937, in New Port Richey, FL, to the late Albert and Anetta (Park) Melville. In 1955, Ellen married the love of her life, Gene Richard Rupe. 

Ellen was a woman who embraced life with open arms,...

Daniel S. Celio

Sep 20, 2024

Daniel S. Celio, aged 46, passed away on September 20, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Mary Beth (née Olsavsky) Celio; siblings, Elisa (Jason) Clever, Matt (Liz Ifill) Celio, Bernadette (Erik) Quinones, Bridgette (Sarah Partee) Celio, and Nick (Janeth Barahona) Celio; nieces and nephew Nicola Clever, Gideon and Temperance Partee; and extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Tina Rae Wilson

Sep 20, 2024

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Tina Rae Wilson, 65, died September 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. 

Born January 6, 1959, in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Margaret Wilson.

She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Tina devoted many years of her life to her career, working diligently on the paint line at Astro Shapes until her retirement in 2011. 

In...

Dorothy DeChicco

Sep 19, 2024

AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy Vinarsky DeChicco died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 87.

She was born in Youngstown, the oldest daughter of Stanley Jr. Vinarsky and Lydia Cerny Vinarsky.

She graduated from Girard High School in 1954, where she was a cheerleader, on the school’s first gymnastics team and National Honor Society member. She was a member of the...

Thomasine "Tommi" DeCarlo

Sep 18, 2024

POLAND — Thomasine “Tommi” Flask DeCarlo, 95, passed away peacefully, Monday, Sept. 18, 2024, at The Inn at Poland Way. She lived a life filled with love of family and friends. Her great love of conversation, cooking, baking and social activities endeared her to those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Tommi lived a remarkable life filled with...

Carol J. Leavitt

Sep 18, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the loss of Carol J. Leavitt, 68, who peacefully passed away at her home, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Born July 3, 1956, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Sr. and Mary A. Bernard Missik. 

A proud lifelong resident and a graduate of Chaney High School, Carol devoted...

Henry Dominic Marsilio

Sep 18, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Henry Dominic Marsilio, 89, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Born on May 30, 1935, in Youngstown, he was a loving husband to his wife of 67 years, Joan (Susko) Marsilio and a devoted father to his four sons. 

Henry was a 1953 graduate of Girard High School. He also attended YSU. 

Henry, always hard...

Robert Propri

Sep 16, 2024

Robert Propri, 74, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 16, 2024. 

He was born on June 7, 1950, in Youngstown, OH to the late Larry Propri Sr. and Rose Argio Propri. 

Robert graduated from Fitch High School. He started his career working for Cleveland-Cliffs United Steel for some time and then continued his career as a...

Rachel M. Carney

Sep 16, 2024

CANFIELD - Rachel M. Carney, 90, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, OH. 

Rachel was born May 21, 1934 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Pasquale and Adele (Stella) Scali. She graduated from Rayen High School in 1952 and shortly after married Jack P. Carney Jr. on December 26, 1953. 

She was a homemaker and...