Jun 22, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — It is with sadness we announce that Jimmy Kurek, 60, lost his struggle to dementia. He passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Austintown Healthcare Center, which became his home in December 2022.

Jimmy was born May 25, 1963, the youngest of eight children, to John C. and Frances Schlosser Kurek. Jimmy was born with Down syndrome, and...

Jun 22, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Larry H. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at Hospice House with his son by his side. Larry was born on January 28, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde "Hank" and Pauline (Logan) McDevitt. He graduated from United Local High School in 1965.  After graduation, Larry pursued his career as an engineer and...

Jun 21, 2023

SHAKER HEIGHTS - Margaret Louise Murphy, 84, died peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.  

Born Sept. 1, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Martin and Louise Michaels Dignan, Margaret grew up on the north side and attended Ursuline High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and later earned her Master's from Case Western University. 

An...

Jun 16, 2023

POLAND — John “Jack” H. Thomas, 88, formerly of Ellsworth Township, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 16, 2023, at his daughter Jennifer’s home in Poland, where he resided since 2021.

Born in Youngstown, Nov. 29, 1934, to Howard and Olga Bunetta Thomas, he married Carol Jean Krempasky, July 16, 1955. 

Jack graduated from Chaney High School in 1952 and enlisted...

Jun 15, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN - Bernice Sturgeon, 92, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Victoria House.    She was born May 19, 1931, in Berlin Center, the daughter of the late Leroy and Grace Eckenrode Hilles.    She was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and worked in the wire division at Packard Electric for 26 year until retiring.    Bernice's...

Jun 15, 2023

BOARDMAN — Diane M. Pfau, 64, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at home, after an extended illness.

She was born July 18, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Ruth Enright Bruchs. 

Diane attended Ursuline High School and went on to obtain a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse for several years...

Jun 14, 2023

POLAND — Joan Sauline went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born May 26, 1944, in Euclid.

She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, of Poland. They were married for 57 years.

Joan had three children, Christen and her husband, Tom Mizikar, of Greensburg, Pa.; Emily and her husband, Brian Hubert, of Boardman, along with their...

Jun 14, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, William James Morgante, devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 95. 

Bill was born Oct. 27,1927, in Youngstown, to Vincenzo and Rose Morgante, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1914 from Italy. He served in the Navy in World War II on the USS North Carolina. 

He married the...

Jun 14, 2023

POLAND — Irene V. Tkatch, 91, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Briarfield Place. 

Irene was born July 29, 1931, the daughter of Michael and Gertrude Miller Vobrak, in Ambridge, Pa. She graduated from St. Veronica High School in Ambridge and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 from Clarion...

Jun 14, 2023

CANFIELD — Thomas F. Fullerman, 74, passed peacefully, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Hospice House. 

He was born Feb. 5, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Kathleen Nolan Fullerman.

Thomas was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and an Army veteran. He was the owner of Fat Tommy’s Tires. 

Thomas had a passion for riding his...

Jun 13, 2023

 

Marasovich 1958-2023 POLAND — Gary M. Marasovich, 65, passed away with his family by his side Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gary was born March 1, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Violette Stipanich Marasovich. Gary was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received his chemical engineering degree from...

Jun 11, 2023

CARMEL, Ind. — Joseph Bednar, 90, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Joe was born May 25, 1933, in Campbell, to Anna Biros Bednar and Steven Bednar. He lived in Canfield for 48 years before moving to Carmel, Ind., four years ago to be closer to his daughter and her family. 

He graduated...

Jun 8, 2023

 

AUSTINTOWN — Esther Woodrow Raffa, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, June 8, 2023.

She was born in Yellow Creek Township, Wellsville, on Dec. 16, 1935, to the late Fred and Ollie Woodrow, and was sister of the late Doris Woodrow Brown and the late James L. Woodrow.

In 1948, she became a member of Oak Ridge...

Jun 8, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Ruth Jane Grinta, 94, leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness after passing peacefully June 8, 2023 at home with family. 

To know Ruth was to know you were in the presence of an extraordinarily special person. Beyond her multitude of talents, she will be remembered for her radiant optimism, incredible mind, warmth and generosity. Small in stature with a smile that...

Jun 7, 2023

POLAND - Kreg Dietzel, 62, passed away at his home on June 7th, 2023.    Kreg was born on September 14th, 1960 in Youngstown, to Neville C. Dietzel and Geraldine A. Smith George.Kreg graduated from Poland Seminary High School and pursued a career in computer science as a computer programmer.  Apart from his love for technology, Kreg enjoyed fishing and gardening.Kreg...

Jun 5, 2023

 

CANFIELD - Rosemary Lazar, 95, died June 5,2023 at St. Elizabeth's hospital surrounded by her family. 

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Rosemary was born June 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Diana) Lucarell. 

She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School. At Rayen, she made lifelong friends, her club girls, that met regularly well...

Jun 5, 2023

BOARDMAN - John L. “Jack” Prest, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Jack was born on December 18th, 1951 in Youngstown,  to his loving parents, the late John and Martha (Millich) Prest.Jack graduated from YSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After graduation,...

May 29, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Nancy Lee Burrows, 76, died peacefully Monday, May 29, 2023 at home.

Nancy was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Harris Grossen.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as an inventory specialist for RGIS and for Goldie’s Beauty Salon.

In...

May 29, 2023

CANFIELD — James F. Dahman Sr., 86, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, May 29, 2023.

James was born July 24, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of John and Gertrude Snelus Dahman.

James was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1954. He was a veteran of the Navy Reserve, serving for 45...

May 28, 2023

CANFIELD — Roseann Bord, 89, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Briarfield Place with her daughters by her side.

Roseann was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Ellen Thornton Sweeney.

She was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended YSU. She then went to cosmetology school and later worked at McKelvey’s Department Store...