Obituaries
Charles B. Luketic Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Charles B. Luketic Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.
He was born on June 19, 1940, in Brownsville, PA, the son of Frank and Mary Franczyk Luketic. Charles was a man of many talents and held various careers throughout his life. He started working at the Cotterbit Service Company in Allison, PA before owning his own...
Stephen J. Higgins
Dec 1, 2023
CANFIELD — Stephen J. Higgins passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born Aug. 14, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Frank S. and Bernadette Cunningham Higgins, Steve’s life was characterized by kindness and a deep commitment to his family.
After graduating from Ursuline High School, Steve went on to work at...
Amy R. Carkido
Nov 29, 2023
POLAND — Amy Carkido, 50, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, at her home with family by her side.
Amy was born Jan. 1, 1973, in Youngstown, the youngest of five daughters to James and Judith Gowing Galida.
Amy’s selfless spirit and genuine compassion led her to pursue a career in nursing. She wholeheartedly...
Kendra Hazlett
Nov 25, 2023
CLEVELAND - Kendra Hazlett, 34 died unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Metro Health Medical Center.
Kendra was born October 9, 1989, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Kenneth Hazlett and Angela Ragan.
She was a 2008 graduate of Poland High School, where she played softball and basketball.
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Samuel David Craig
Nov 25, 2023
POLAND — Samuel David Craig, 39, rocked his way into the great gig in the sky, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at his home with his loving wife.
He was born Dec. 6, 1983, in Ashtabula, a son of Dennis and Karen Ann Thomas Craig.
Samuel was a man of solid character, known for his unwavering determination, dedicated work ethic and...
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...
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