Obituaries
Anna Jean (Sveda) Dean
Nov 25, 2023
POLAND — Anna Jean Sveda Dean, 74, passed away suddenly in her husband’s arms, Saturday evening, Nov. 25, 2023, while visiting Ann Arbor, Michigan with her beloved family.
Anna Jean, affectionately known as Jeannie, A.J. and Baba, was born Feb. 24, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Mary Petrus Sveda.
She attended Byzantine Catholic Central Elementary School and...
Mark Sandine
Nov 24, 2023
STRUTHERS — Mark A. Sandine, 72, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 24, 2023, at Mercy Health Medical Center, Main campus surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born Aug. 28, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Ralph and Gloria Maher Sandine.
Mark was a 1969 graduate of Struthers High School, where he played center position on the Struthers Wildcats...
Roy F. Nard, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — On Nov. 23, 2023, in the early evening hours of a Thanksgiving holiday, Coach Roy F. Nard Jr., 75, brother, teacher, friend and loving husband, heard the final buzzer sound, saw the lights dim, the equipment collected and the crowd disperse. Of course, the score mattered! GOD won the big one! And for Coach Roy F. Nard...
Regina Rieseck
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — Regina F. Rieseck, 85, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Hospice House with her son by her side. She was a loving and compassionate daughter, sister, niece, mother and aunt. She has been received into the arms of her loving God.
She was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Youngstown, to Roland Reinthaler and Caroline Lavardio. She...
Nancy L. Jones
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Nancy L. Jones, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on August 6, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Daniel and Doris (Whetstone) DeNicholas.Nancy's life was filled with love, joy, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She spent many years...
Ann C McCarthy
Nov 23, 2023
Ann C. McCarthy, 94, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, at Austinwoods Nursing Center.
Ann was born on July 13, 1929, in Struthers, daughter of the late Edward F. and Mary “Mae” McMullen Kinney and was a lifelong Mahoning Valley resident. A proud East-Sider, she went to Immaculate Conception School and then graduated from East High School.
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Sally Baumeier-Stevens
Nov 22, 2023
POLAND — Sally Baumeier-Stevens, 91, died peacefully Wednesday night, Nov. 22, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home surrounded by her family.
Sally was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Inchon, South Korea, the daughter of Man-Sun Chung and Sun-Ii Kim.
She came to the United States in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of...
Elly D. Schutz
Nov 22, 2023
Elly D. Schutz, 98, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, at Briarfield Place.
She was born on July 31, 1925, in Gelnhausen, Germany to her loving parents Hans Klingel and Sophia Suzanne Link. Elly came to America in 1951, becoming a proud U.S. citizen.Elly's life was filled with remarkable accomplishments and cherished memories. She dedicated more than 30 years...

Sachindra Ambalal Parikh
Nov 21, 2023
Sachindra Ambalal Parikh passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital at the age of 86.
He was born in India on May 4, 1937 in Godhra Gujarat.
He worked at State Bank of India for more than 35 years and retired as a senior manager of State Bank of India Ahmedabad branch. Mr. Parikh had...
Carol A Eberts
Nov 20, 2023
CANFIELD — Carol A. Duda Eberts, 88, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in North Lima. She lived a life filled with love of family and friends from her neighborhood, church and community. Her great love of conversation and social activities endeared her to those...
Richard P. Heidinger
Nov 19, 2023
Richard P. Heidinger, 81, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley.
He was born on June 11, 1942, in Youngstown.Richard dedicated over 50 years of his life to his career as an operating engineer for Local 66. Beyond his work, Richard cherished the simple joys of life. Some of his fondest memories were spent working on...
Adolf Kralj
Nov 15, 2023
Adolf Kralj, 81, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 15, at home with his loving family by his side. Adolf was the son of Anton and Anna Kralj, and born in Cediplah, Yugoslavia on April 26, 1942. During and after World War II, Adolf and his family were refugees in a camp in Linz, Austria. In 1951, they emigrated to Springfield,...
William A. Sloan Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — William A. Sloan Jr., 96, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at the Hospice House surrounded by his family.
Bill was born Aug. 16, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of the late William A. and Martha Thoresen Sloan.
He graduated in 1945 from East High School and was a Charter Member of Grace Lutheran Church in Austintown. Bill...
Mark J. Toth
Nov 12, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — After a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Mark J. Toth, 74, was called home Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
Mark was born June 28, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of John J. and Anne Nenadich Toth.
He was a devout Catholic and loved being a member of St. Charles Parish as a Eucharistic minister. Mark retired as a...
John "Jack" F. King IV
Nov 12, 2023
John "Jack" F. King IV, 54, passed away on November 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Born on April 17, 1969, in Youngstown. Jack's education began at South Range High School, where he excelled athletically as a football player. Jack's career as a Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff spanned over 25 years. He dedicated his life to serving...
Kimberly Ann Cerimele
Nov 12, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — On Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, our loving wife, daughter, mother and friend, Kimberly “Kim” Ann Cerimele, peacefully went home to be with God, the thing she prayed for her entire life.
Kim was born to loving parents, Robert and Barbara Kuzman, on July 26, 1961. She loved gathering around the table with her two younger brothers and their...
Norma J. Gonda
Nov 10, 2023
Norma J. Gonda, 89, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was received into the loving arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ our Savior where she was reunited with her beloved husband of 31years, Andrew J. Gonda.
She was born on November 28, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio.Norma led a remarkable life filled with love,...
Shari Claire Clarke
Nov 8, 2023
Shari Claire Clarke, 55, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends, who loved her dearly.
She was born on Aug. 9, 1968, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Shari was the beloved daughter of Herbert Clarke and Natalie Franklin Clarke Hillegas.
She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1986 and furthered her studies at Ohio University and Youngstown State...
Ralph W. Ryhal
Nov 8, 2023
BOARDMAN — Ralph W. Ryhal, 67, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side.
He was born Aug. 10, 1956, to Ralph W. and Phyllis Berger Ryhal.
He was a 1974 graduate of Boardman High School and received a bachelor’s degree in geology from YSU. Ralph also received a teaching certificate from California...
Thomas Andrew Orsini
Nov 7, 2023
NORTH LIMA - Thomas Andrew Orsini, a beloved member of the community and a dedicated family man, passed away on November 7,2023. He leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.Born in Girard, Ohio on September 5, 1939, Tom was the son of the late Andrew and Agnes (Guerriero) Orsini. From an early age, he showed resilience...
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