May 27, 2023

BOARDMAN — William “Bill” Gillenwater, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Briarfield Place.

Born in Virginia, the son of Oscar and Gladys Gillenwater, Bill started working on the family farm at a very young age. There seeds were planted for a long and strong work ethic. During his teen years, while visiting family in...

May 27, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Mary Virginia Potesta, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Mary was born on Oct. 8, 1929 in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony L. and Teresa D’Alitto DeLuca.

Mary felt education and working hard were important throughout her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Rayen High...

May 25, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Keith F. Hoffman, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 25, 2023.

Keith was born Jan. 21, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jerry W. Hoffman and Gail (Pusch) Hoffman-DiGiovanni. He was a lifelong area resident.

Keith was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School as well as the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center. He received the state technical award in welding the same year.

Keith helped operate the family’s Isaly’s Dairy Store in Warren for 25 years until its closure in 1995. He...

May 23, 2023

POLAND — James Patrick Lundeen, 70, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Wickshire Senior Living.

He was born Nov. 28, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Jean Fleming Lundeen.

James was a 1971 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, where he won several state academic awards in American history. He received...

May 22, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Joseph William Kiraly, 85, died peacefully Monday, May 22, 2023, at Windsor House at Canfield Nursing Home.

Joseph was born May 31, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Stephan and Elizabeth Kardos Kiraly.

He was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked as a sheet metal worker for Roth Brothers until retiring...

May 21, 2023

NORTH JACKSON — James Allen VanHorn, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland.

James was born July 31, 1948, in Indiana, Pa., the son of Floyd and Kathryn Juart VanHorn.

Jim graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1967. He joined the United States Army Reserve and was discharged...

May 18, 2023

POLAND — Elizabeth C. “Betty” DeLuca, 97, died early Thursday morning, May 18, 2023, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown.

Betty was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco and Catherine Polito Mediate. She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, attended Youngstown State University, and later graduated from the American Bankers Association...

May 17, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Dorothy Lafko, 95, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Assumption Village Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Dorothy was born April 13, 1928, in Campbell, a daughter of Stanley and Anna Olejnik Necko. She married her husband, George J. Lafko, in 1951, and was a devoted mother to her three boys.

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May 14, 2023

STRUTHERS - Paul (Coach Val) Vlacancich, 81, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Briarfield Place. Paul was born on January 13, 1942 in New York City, the second child of the late Peter A. and Margaret (May) Cameron Vlacancich. Paul was a 1961 graduate from Mepham High School in North Bellmore, New York. Afterwards he worked in construction...

May 14, 2023

Austintown - Dolores Ann Lynn, 93, passed away early Sunday morning May 14, 2023 at Hospice House. She was born April 26, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Malkovits Vidis. Dolores, affectionately known as DoDo, graduated from South High School in 1948. She was a bookkeeper for Century Food Market and Thorofare Markets. Along...

May 13, 2023

Poland - Victoria A. "Vicki" Laczo, 76, passed away early Saturday morning, May 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born September 14, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steven and Clara Swierz Ferenchak. Vicki was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School. A talented hairstylist, her career spanned over 50 years. She retired from...

May 12, 2023

POLAND — Carol Jean Thomas, 85, formerly Ellsworth Township, peacefully passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Poland where she resided since 2021.

Carol was born Aug. 14, 1937, to John and Carolyn Markusic Krempasky and lived most of her life in Youngstown. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1955 and the...

May 9, 2023

POLAND — Marie E. DeMarinis, 88, of Poland, formerly of Austintown, died early Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. It was a morning that was truly the “Circle of Life,” as her granddaughter, Maria, gave birth to Marie’s great-grandson, Francesco Louis, just hours after her passing.

Marie was born Nov. 19, 1934, in...

May 8, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Melvin C. Kish Jr., 73, passed away Monday evening, May 8, 2023, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1949 in Youngstown, a son of the late Melvin C. and Ann Luka Kish Sr.. Melvin was a 1967 graduate of East High School and then served his country in the United States Air Force....

May 8, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Emmanuel (Lolly) Nick Ellinos, 79, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Emmanuel was born May 15, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Nick and Kaliope (Pikos) Ellinos

He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and worked for General Motors until he retired. Emmanuel was a...

May 7, 2023

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Nancy Elaine Smith, 78, died peacefully, Sunday, May 7, 2023, at her home in Arizona, with her sons by her side.

Nancy was born Feb. 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Carl and Margaret Murphy Collins.

Nancy worked in the restaurant business for many years in the Youngstown area as a...

May 6, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Pamela Sue Brinkley, 51, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Austintown Healthcare Center.

She was born on September 30, 1971, in Youngstown, a daughter of John Roger and Paula (Neimark) Wright.

Pamela was a graduate of Pulaski High School in Virginia.

She was very kind and had a deep soulful...

May 5, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Pauline Maybee, 61, died peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Windsor House at Omni Manor.

She was born on September 24, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Carol (Lemke) Yungen.

Pauline was a 1979 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School.

She is survived by her husband, Rick...

Apr 30, 2023

BOARDMAN - Nora Louise Sabella, 9, died peacefully Sunday, April 30, 2023 at home in the arms of her loving family after a 5 year battle with pediatric cancer.

She was born Dec. 31, 2013, in Youngstown, the daughter of Jeffrey and Amy Ventresco Sabella.

Nora was currently in the 3rd grade at St. Charles...

Apr 27, 2023

POLAND - Myrna Joan Johnson, 88, passed away Thursday evening, April 27, 2023 at The Inn at Poland Way. She was born March 26, 1935 on the family farm in Advance, Pa, a daughter of the late Alexander H. and Margaret L. (Park) Allison. Joan graduated from Marion Center High School, the only one out of her siblings in...