Obituaries

Patricia Yanek

Patricia Yanek

Aug 27, 2015

CANFIELD - A private memorial service will be held for Patricia L. Yanek, 74, who died Thursday morning at home, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph Noga and Bertha (Fulytar) Luebben. She was a 1958 graduate of East High School and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing. Patricia worked as...

Carol Bassett

Carol Bassett

Aug 25, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Carol L. Bassett died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015, from pancreatic cancer. She was born July 21, 1943, a daughter of Clarence H. and Emiline M. Kuhns Frondorf (McGahagan). She was a 1961 graduate of South High School and a member of the Western Reserve Methodist Church, where she belonged to the church's mission sewing for many years....

Joseph Pangello Jr

Joseph Pangello Jr

Aug 24, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph A. Pangello Jr., 71, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at Hospice House, with his loving family by his side. Joseph, affectionately known as "Joe," was born on June 14, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph A. Pangello Sr. and Clara Sabella. Amongst many other things, Joe worked as an inspector and tow motor operator for General...

Dr. Leonard Costantini

Dr. Leonard Costantini

Aug 21, 2015

NORTH LIMA - Having dedicated his life to his family, faith, country and educational pursuits, Dr. Leonard V. Costantini passed away on Aug. 21, 2015, at the age of 87. Born in Parlett, on Sept. 3, 1928, to Rose Virginia (Patchen) Costantini and Guy Costantini, Dr. Costantini graduated from Hopedale High School in 1946 and received his Bachelor of Science...

Edward Toporcer

Edward Toporcer

Aug 20, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Church, for Edward M. Toporcer, 90, who died Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, surrounded by his family. Edward was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Youngstown, the son...

Susanna Jackett

Susanna Jackett

Aug 19, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will be Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Christine Church, for Susan J. Jackett, 55, who passed away Wednesday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Susan was born Aug. 6, 1960, in Youngstown, a daughter of David and Carole (Bennington)...

Donald Shidemantle

Donald Shidemantle

Aug 15, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, U.P. officiated by the Rev. Benjamin Graves for Donald Edward Shidemantle, who passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Aug. 15, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 12, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Dale Shidemantle and...

Christine Gibson

Christine Gibson

Aug 13, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - Private family services were held today for Christine A. Gibson, 55, who died early Thursday morning, at St. Elizabeth Health Center, surrounded by her family. Christine was born July 23, 1960, in Youngstown, the daughter of Jack and Alberta (Nolder) Davidson. She was a 1978 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and had worked as a supervisor for...

Barbara Cash

Barbara Cash

Aug 12, 2015

POLAND - Prayers will be held Saturday at 9:30 AM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Family Church for Barbara A. Cash, 72, who passed away Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Health Center Boardman. Barbara was born Sept. 17, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James E....

Thomas Kelly

Thomas Kelly

Aug 10, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Columba Cathedral for Thomas Tyrrell Kelly, 75, who passed away at his home. "Tom" was born Aug. 29, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frederick C. and Katherine L. (Tyrrell) Kelly. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School. He served...

Mary Schmidt

Mary Schmidt

Aug 9, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church for Mary Lou Schmidt, 82, who died Sunday morning at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center. Mary Lou was born Aug. 25, 1932, the daughter of Louis and Anna (Duesing) Gries. She was a 1950 graduate of The Rayen School and started her career at Youngstown Sheet...

Thomas Niddel Sr

Thomas Niddel Sr

Aug 7, 2015

NORTH LIMA - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, for Thomas A. Niddel Sr., 82, who died late Friday evening at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center. Thomas was born June 15, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Milton and Amy (Shalklock) Niddel. He attended Hubbard High School and worked as a...

Rose Wall

Rose Wall

Aug 6, 2015

MCDONALD - Services will be Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Rose Ann Wall, 78, who died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Rose Ann was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alfred and Olga (Schubert) Naples. Rose was a graduate of Chaney High School, and had worked at the...

Elizabeth Gavura

Elizabeth Gavura

Aug 6, 2015

BOARDMAN - Prayers will begin Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church for Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Gavura, 75, who died Thursday evening at Marymount Hospital. Elizabeth was born Aug. 11, 1939, in Youngstown. She was a graduate of Ursuline...

Judy Toropal

Judy Toropal

Aug 6, 2015

AUSTINTOWN - There will be funeral services at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Judy Toropal, 40, who died Thursday morning at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. Judy was born on July 6, 1975, in Cleveland, a daughter of Kin Keung Lum and Ehg Tan Lin. She was a graduate of Youngstown State...

Carol Wofton

Carol Wofton

Aug 4, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Saturday at 8:45 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, for Carol J. Wofton, 81, who died Tuesday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Carol was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of...

Wilfred Mager

Wilfred Mager

Aug 1, 2015

CANFIELD - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church for Wilfred Mager, 87, who left this world to be with the Lord on Aug. 1, 2015. "Will" was born May 15, 1928, in Uniontown, Pa., the son of Mary and Joseph Mager. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from...

Carmel Lamarco

Carmel Lamarco

Jul 29, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN - Prayers will begin Monday at 10:30 AM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Church for Carmel Ann (Pupino) LaMarco, 83, who died Wednesday, July 29, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Carmel was born October 18, 1931, in Youngstown...

Mark Rajkovich

Mark Rajkovich

Jul 29, 2015

POLAND - Prayers will begin on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at the Holy Family Church for Mark L. Rajkovich, 55, who died suddenly, Wednesday morning, at Salem Community Hospital. Mark was born in Youngstown on Aug. 14, 1959, the son of Martin and Betty (Veneri)...

Joseph Wargacki Jr

Joseph Wargacki Jr

Jul 28, 2015

CANFIELD - Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel, for Joseph Wargacki Jr., 91, who died Tuesday morning at Briarfield Manor. Joseph was born on May 2, 1924, in Mineral Ridge, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Agnes (Albrecht) Wargacki. Joseph was a graduate...

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