Herbert Eugene Mancini

Jan 28, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Herbert E. Mancini, 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 3, 1927, in Youngstown. He was the son of Christy and Angela Alexander Mancini.

Herb graduated from Chaney High School and attended Ohio University. He began a lifelong love of baseball, playing locally in 1946. He entered the U.S. Army that...

Rita Brenner

Jan 27, 2024

POLAND — Rita Brenner, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Hospice House. 

She was born Sept. 20, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of William and Bertha Kessel Klein. 

After Rita’s children were grown, Rita worked for JCPenney for 11 years until retiring. Her devotion and dedication to her loved ones was unparalleled and she always put their...

Janet Allen

Jan 27, 2024

CANFIELD — Janet M. Allen died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at home. 

Janet was born May 3, 1931, in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Fedor Sharkey. 

After the unexpected death of her beloved husband, Russell D. Allen Sr., whom she married in 1955 and who died in 1972, and her daughter Susan Nicastro 1985, Janet remained a...

Anthony A. DiPasqua

Jan 26, 2024

BOARDMAN — Anthony A. DiPasqua, 74, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. 

He was born June 26, 1949, in Youngstown, to the late Guy N. and Anna Marie LaCivita DiPasqua. 

After graduating from The Rayen School, Anthony further pursued his education by attending Youngstown State University and majored in art. 

Anthony served in...

Lucy L. Moran

Jan 26, 2024

POLAND - Lucy L. Moran, 87, died peacefully Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Hospice House surrounded by her family. 

Lucy was born August 18, 1936, in Warren, the daughter of Marshall and Marie Donham Croell. 

She was a graduate of Newton Falls High School. Lucy worked for Komara Jewelers for 20 years, a job she was deeply passionate about. Lucy was...

Charolette Maynard

Jan 24, 2024

Charolette Ann Maynard, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on October 25, 1953, in Warren, Ohio, she was the daughter of Junior Wayne Overfield and Velvie "Lavonne" Black Overfield.

Charolette dedicated over 20 years of her life to working for Community Bussing as a school bus driver. She approached her job...

Vicky L. Hannahs

Jan 22, 2024

Vicky L. Hannahs, 73, passed away on January 22, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland. 



She was born on December 9, 1950, in Salem a daughter of the late Leonard and Carol Crizer Mace.



Vicky graduated from Western Reserve High School in Berlin Center, where she cultivated the values that would guide her throughout her life. She found her true calling as...

Robert "Bobby" Singer

Jan 22, 2024

LISBON - Robert A. "Bobby" Singer, 62, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 at the Opportunity House in Lisbon. 

Bobby was born Dec. 29, 1962, in Youngstown, the son of Robert H. and Josephine Gallaugher Singer. He participated in the workshop program through the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities for many years. Bobby loved all Ohio sports teams, especially his beloved Cleveland...

Joyce Dempsey

Jan 22, 2024

Joyce was born March 25, 1955, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Kathryn Groza O'Hara.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a waitress at the Saxon Club for many years.

Joyce enjoyed doing crafts, especially making wreaths. She also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Most of all, Joyce enjoyed...

Randall L. Dougherty

Jan 20, 2024

Randall L. Dougherty, 73, passed away on January 20, 2024. 

Born on September 5, 1950, in New Wilmington, PA.

Randy's educational pursuits led him to graduate from NATTS Trade School. Equipped with his knowledge and determination, he embarked on a at Verizon Utility as an engineer. Throughout his professional journey, Randy dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his work.

However, it was not solely in...

Margaret Joy Henning

Jan 19, 2024

Margaret Joy Henning, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Assumption Village. 

She was born in Warren on January 19, 1941, to the late Frank and Gladys Featherof Hyde.

Margaret graduated from Champion High School in 1958. She had a fulfilling career as a clerical worker for GM Lordstown.  Alongside her husband, Richard, she also owned Keepsake...

Theodora Jane Mendozzi

Jan 19, 2024

Theodora Jane Mendozzi, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Jane was born on February 14, 1933.Jane began her journey of life in Youngstown and attended Rayen High School, where she graduated with the class of 1951. After completing her...

Dennis Kennedy

Jan 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Dennis Kennedy, 95, died peacefully Thursday, January 18, 2024 at home. 

Dennis was born July 4, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Patrick and Mary Farmer Kennedy. He was a veteran of the United States Army and when he returned, Dennis worked at Republic Steel until its closing. He is survived by his brother, Austin Kennedy of Lake Milton; and several...

Mary Lou Kukura

Jan 15, 2024

BOARDMAN — Mary Lou Kukura, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born March 18, 1940, in Youngstown.

Mary Lou’s greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother, and her family and friends will always remember her devotion to her loved ones. Mary...

William D. Brundage

Jan 15, 2024

William D. Brundage, 55, passed away on January 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

He was born on November 25, 1968, in Youngstown.

William graduated from Chaney High School.  After graduation, he went on to become a Marine serving from 1987 to 1993. He displayed unwavering dedication and courage in serving his country. He then embarked on a fulfilling...

Catherine E. Rodik

Jan 15, 2024

Catherine E. Rodik, 94, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. 

She was born on November 29, 1929, in Struthers.

After graduating from Struthers High School, she embarked on a successful career that spanned over five decades. For 18 years, Catherine brought joy to the patrons of the Colonial House...

Fr. Stephen E. Popovich

Jan 14, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Father Stephen E. Popovich, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family and private-duty nurses. 

He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Pauline Smith Popovich. Father Steve attended St. Matthias grade school, where he was a server and lector. He grew up loving fishing, baseball and delivering the newspaper. After...

Walter William Foltz

Jan 12, 2024

Austintown - Walter William Foltz, 83, died Friday January 12, 2024, following an extended illness of lung cancer.    Walter was born on January 11, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Frank and Flavia (Leget) Foltz.    Upon graduating from Chaney High School in 1960, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966. He...

T. Gordon Welsh

Jan 11, 2024

BOARDMAN — T. Gordon Welsh, 87, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, following a brief illness.

Gordon was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Charles P. and Gertrude Poppineau Welsh. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School and Ursuline High School, graduating in 1954. While at Ursuline, he was a member of the drama club, glee club and...

Lillian B. Kelly

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024,  Lillian B. Kelly passed away peacefully surrounded by family  at her son's home in Little River, SC.

Born in Pensacola, Fl on January 14, 1939 to Edward Fischer and Margaret McDonough Fischer, she grew up in Cleveland and later Buffalo, NY where she became an RN at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Lillian's career as a Registered Nurse was nothing short...