Obituaries
Nancy Motsko
Aug 2, 2024
POLAND - Nancy Louise (Harklerode) Motsko, 88, passed away Friday, August 2nd at Masternick Memorial.
She was born Jan 31, 1936, the daughter of Mildred Gearhart Bobko and Lamar Harklerode and was also blessed to have a wonderful step-father, Michael Bobko.
Nancy was a 1953 graduate of South High School. Nancy began her work career at Islay's. Nancy was hired at General...
Roger D. Williams
Aug 1, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Roger D. Williams, 71, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 1, 2024 at home.
Roger was born December 15, 1952, the son of the late William and Dorothy (Hale) Williams.
He was a graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a steel worker at V&M Star.
Roger was also a very proud veteran of the United States Army.
In his spare time, he...
Darlene M. Meli
Aug 1, 2024
Darlene M. Meli, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1 in her home in North Benton.
Darlene was born on May 4, 1948 in Newton Falls, OH to Hurley Burton Stout and Hallie Hamric. She was one of two children. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed country line dancing, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends. She was...
Joseph Dailey
Jul 31, 2024
HOSCHTON, Ga. — Joseph Dailey passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the age of 89.
He was born Dec. 5, 1934, a son of James Dailey and Carmella Marquette Yaskulka.
Joseph attended Chaney High School before embarking on a distinguished career as a supervisor in truck repair at General Motors for over 30 years.
A proud United States Marine, Joseph dedicated his...
Roy Greco
Jul 30, 2024
Roy Thomas Greco Jr., 74, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Roy T. Sr. and Anne Greco.
Roy was the beloved husband of Susan Greco and a devoted father to Micah (Heather) Schulman, Aaron (Jen) Schulman, Dana Schulman, and Julia (Jeremy) Riga. He was preceded...
Patricia Mary Ellen Darney Jones Hoyle
Jul 30, 2024
Patricia M. Hoyle, 94, passed away peacefully Jul 30, 2024.
Outgoing, warm, welcoming, generous, loving, thoughtful, kind: just a few of so many reasons we love Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma/Patricia/Patsy!
Born December 3, 1929 in Pittsburgh, PA, Patricia grew up in Pittsburgh and was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Al Darney and five siblings.
She graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School where she...
Donald Daniel McCloud
Jul 30, 2024
ST. LOUIS — Donald Daniel “Papi” McCloud Jr., born Sept. 6, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Don “Buster” and Claranne McCloud, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 30, 2024.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend and coach, he was a graduate and football standout at St. Dominic and Cardinal Mooney High schools.
Don went on to play football at...
Vincent J. Cocucci
Jul 27, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Vincent Cocucci, age 67, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Vince was born on December 21, 1956 to the late Ralph and Gloria (Arquilla) Cocucci and was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio.
Vince was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline and attended YSU. He was a talented baseball...
Mary A. Ciarniello
Jul 27, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Mary Ann Ciarniello passed away peacefully July 27, 2024 while residing at the Woodlands at Austinwoods.
Mary was born on September 9, 1931 in Girard, Ohio to Joseph Ragazzine and Mary Padavano. She was one of ten children. She married Fred Ciarniello on April 27, 1957 and moved to Austintown, Ohio. She raised five children and was a lifelong...
Betty J. Delisio
Jul 25, 2024
POLAND - Betty J. Delisio, 94, died July 25, 2024, at the Inn at Poland Way.She was born on December 17, 1929, in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Suzanne (Horgas) Rozum.
Betty was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She then married the late Eugene Delisio and became a homemaker raising her three children.
She is survived by her...
Mildred A. Emery
Jul 20, 2024
Mildred Ann Pompura Emery, born Feb. 13, 1928, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, surrounded by family.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Anne Lesko Pompura; brother, John (Gail) Pompura; sisters, Mary (Sam) Graziosi and Anne (Charles) Orville; her husband, Dale Emery; her daughters, Donna Stassin, Karen Thompson and Kathy Ferguson; and her grandson, Jason Emery.
Mildred leaves...
Paul M. Zornjak
Jul 15, 2024
BOARDMAN — Paul M. Zornjak, 76, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
He was born Feb. 17, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of Steve and Mary Yaniglos Zornjak.
After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966, Paul bravely served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
His commitment to service extended beyond the military as...
Roger R. Kreps
Jul 15, 2024
Roger R. Kreps, 74, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 4, 1949, Youngstown, to the late Jack L. and Dorothy Mowen Kreps.
Roger led a remarkable life filled with achievements and contributions to his community. His educational journey began at Boardman High School, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As a...
Luz Leija
Jul 14, 2024
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. — Luz “Lucy” Nereida Leija, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Formerly a longtime resident of Salem, Ohio, Luz resided in her final years with her daughter Abigail in Maryland.
Born Oct. 10, 1929, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Luz was the daughter of the late Rafael and Nicolasa Plaza...
Lois Testa
Jul 11, 2024
WESTLAKE — Lois Ann Kotick Testa, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with her daughters by her side at St. John Medical Center in Westlake, where she moved from Youngstown in 2019 following the passing of her husband.
Lois was born May 24, 1938, in Youngstown, to Emma Hacker Kotick and Michael Kotick.She was a 1956 graduate of The...
William John Gorman
Jul 9, 2024
CANFIELD — William John Gorman died at home in his sleep Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a long illness.
Bill was born April 29, 1935, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Eugene John Gorman and Delores Raynoha Gorman.After high school, he spent two years in the U.S. Army and four years at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating with a degree in international...
Kevin M. Shannon
Jul 8, 2024
STRUTHERS — Kevin Michael Shannon, 31, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his family and friends.
Kevin was born March 26, 1993, in Youngstown, to Timothy Shannon (Youngstown) and Kristine MacGillivray Shannon (Bellefontaine).
Kevin was a 2012 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.
Kevin loved all things to do with movies. He enjoyed being a part of...
Linda Sherrard
Jul 8, 2024
WEST VIRGINIA - Linda Sherrard, formerly of Canfield, a devoted soul who dedicated 30 years of her life to the Rescue Mission Mahoning Valley as an Assistant to the Executive Director, breathed her last on July 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and service.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 4, 1949, Linda's early years laid the foundation for...
George A. Brandenstein
Jul 7, 2024
WILLOUGHBY — George A. Brandenstein, 29, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, after complications from a stroke.
Affectionately called “Georgie” by many, he was born May 16, 1995, in Youngstown, and attended St. Nicholas Elementary School. George graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 2013, where he was an integral part of the basketball team that secured the district championship. He...
Lynda J. Cruickshank
Jul 7, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Lynda J. Cruickshank passed away on July 7, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 31, 1949, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Edward P. and Stephenie (Kohut) Yozwiak.
Lynda attended St. Brendan Catholic grade school and graduated from Chaney High School in 1967. She earned her Associates Degree from Youngstown State...
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