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...

Apr 27, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Mark Rossi, 74, died peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Mark was born Aug. 18, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of the late Angelo and Margaret Yuhas Rossi.

He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received an associate degree from Youngstown State University.

Apr 26, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Virginia Benedetto-Boldt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home, Wednesday evening, April 26, 2023.

She was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Antonio and Carmella Zappatelli Arcaro. Virginia was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School. She had worked as the credit union manager at Hynes Industries and as the manager...

Apr 26, 2023

BOARDMAN - Timothy James Welsh, 62, died peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his family and friends.

Tim was born Oct. 14, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late Raymond and Mary McCarthy Welsh.

He was a 1978 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Tim worked as...

Apr 25, 2023

NORTH JACKSON — William Robert Griffiths Sr., 83, departed peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023, at Windsor House at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana.

Bill (Willie, Griff, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, ‘Ole Will) was born and a lifelong resident of Mahoning County.

An Austintown Fitch High School graduate of 1957, post-graduation, he was drafted into...

Apr 24, 2023

CANFIELD - Frank Gorski, 93, died peacefully Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Frank was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Mary Osiadly Gorski. He remained a lifelong resident of the Canfield/Youngstown area.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown College. Frank worked...

Apr 23, 2023

CANFIELD – John R. Ray Sr., 84, passed away Sunday morning April 23, 2023 at Austintown Healthcare Center.

He was born May 11, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of the late Harold T. and Dorothy Hunt Ray.

John was a graduate of South High School.  He was a cement finisher and a 50 year member of...

Apr 22, 2023

LEETONIA - Floyd Eugene Barron departed to his heavenly reward on Saturday, April 22, after a three-year battle with cancer. He lived 68 fulfilling years on Earth before passing peacefully at home.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diann, a daughter Ashley (John) Vogel of Boardman, grandchildren Jax and Palmer, a brother, Jim, of...

Apr 20, 2023

BOARDMAN - Marjorie Ann Schiffhauer, 93, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Beeghly Oaks Center with family by her side. Marjorie was born November 18, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Dennis and Bernadette (Oliver) Melanson. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School. She worked as an office clerk first at Southside Hospital in the x-ray department,...

Apr 19, 2023

ERIE, PA – Christine Marie Zappia-Price, 56, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.

She was born November 13, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Karen Fauver Zappia.

Christine was a 1985 graduate of Lowellville High School. She was employed by General Electric as a train wiring manufacturer...

Apr 18, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Dolores J. "DeeDee" Peters, 84, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at the Victoria House. She was born April 15, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Lorinea Collins Krohmer. Dolores was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1966 and Masters Degree in 1982 in Education from...

Apr 18, 2023

BOARDMAN — Sally Louise Cully, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, peacefully at home.

Sally was the only child of Louis and Catherine Webb. She adored her loving parents and always referred to them as “The Three Musketeers.” She had striking beauty, with her beautiful red hair and piercing blue cat eyes. She was soft spoken,...