Jan 7, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Donald J. Petrella, 89, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Omni Manor Nursing Home.

He was born March 1, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and Lillian Geddert Petrella.

Don graduated from East High School and then served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired as...

Jan 6, 2023

ELLSWORTH — Frank J. Sofranko, 63, died peacefully Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born April 30, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of Frank and Helen Kral Sofranko.

He was a 1977 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked in the maintenance department for The Ohio Turnpike Commission for 31...

Jan 6, 2023

POLAND — Dr. Marc S. Ucchino, 69, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.

Marc was born Feb. 17, 1953, in Greenville, Pa., the son of Dominic M. and Philomena “Mamie” Wallace Ucchino.

He grew up in Middlefield, where he was a graduate of Cardinal High School. Marc earned...

Jan 3, 2023

BOARDMAN - Anthony S. Yukech, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Anthony was born Nov. 25, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Eva Frank Yukech. After the death of his mother as a teen, he moved to California with family. He later enlisted in the United State Marine...

Jan 1, 2023

CANFIELD — Sophia Ann Gorski, 92, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 22, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael and Anna Casper Woak. She remained a lifelong resident of Youngstown.

Sophia was a 1948 graduate of The Rayen School. After graduation. she worked...

Jan 1, 2023

NAPLES, Fla. — It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that Betty Anne Jones, 92, died very suddenly and completely unexpectedly at her home in Naples, Fla. on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2023. Betty Anne was blessed to live a long, fulfilling, and wonderful life.

She was born April 5, 1930, in...

Dec 28, 2022

CANFIELD — Susan P. Payne, 70, died peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Susan was born Jan. 4, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen and Selma Ball Marrie.

She was a 1970 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Susan later graduated from Penn Ohio College...

Dec 27, 2022

Poland - Corinne Sylvia Gianiotes, 86, formerly of Bradenton, FL, passed away December 27th at Hampton Woods Nursing Home. She was born May 11, 1936, in Erie, PA a daughter of the late John and Sophia Arsen Noyer. Corinne graduated from East High School in Erie, PA. She was employed as a realtor for All Aces Realty in Bradenton,...

Dec 26, 2022

MINERAL RIDGE — Grace Amelia Braund Leash, 92, died peacefully the morning of Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, with her daughter by her side.

Grace was born July 9, 1930, in Cleveland, the daughter of Harold J. and Thelma Zimmermann Braund.

She was a member of the Ralnbow Girls in both Lakewood and Youngstown. Her family...

Dec 25, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Anthony “Randy” Krispinsky, 62, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at home. The Krispinsky and Dulay families have lost a huge piece of their hearts.

Randy was born Jan. 26, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Helen Dulay Krispinsky.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and the Cleveland...

Dec 15, 2022

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Candice “Candi” Carson, 73, formerly of Poland, died peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Candi was born July 22, 1949, in Canton, the daughter of Frank and Betty Sekula.

Candi was a 1967 graduate of Boardman High School. While raising her children, she attended Choffin School of...

Dec 13, 2022

CANFIELD — Carol J. Graffius, 89, died peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by family.

Carol was born July 8, 1933, in Youngstown, the youngest child of William and Mabel Morgan James. She was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.

Carol worked for General Fireproofing before marrying Robert...

Dec 13, 2022

GIRARD — Eugene Livi, 79, of Girard, passed away Tuesday, Dec, 13, 2022, at the Hospice House of the Valley.

Eugene was born Nov 28, 1943, in Niles, the son of Joseph and Mary Necaster Livi.

He was a 1963 graduate of Girard High School. Eugene then proudly served his country in the Army Ninth...

Dec 13, 2022

POLAND - Meghan Patrick Buck, 48, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

She was born on December 2, 1974, in Mercer County Ohio, a daughter of Gregory Wayne and Darlene Jean (Davis) Patrick.

Meghan received her bachelor's degree from Slippery Rock University and worked as a Rehab Specialist at St. Elizabeth Hospital where she recently won the Spirit of...

Dec 13, 2022

BOARDMAN — Carole B. Sammarco, 85, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living, surrounded by her family.

Carole was born July 19, 1937, in Rochester, Pa., the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Sigmund Fickers.

She was a 1954 graduate of Ursuline High School. Carole worked as an administrative assistant for Metal Crafts...

Dec 11, 2022

POLAND — Charles K. Mains, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, with family by his side.

Charles was born May 19, 1935, in Westmoreland County, Pa. He went to Westinghouse High School in Pennsylvania. He then moved to the Youngstown area.

On June 28, 1958, he married the former Mary Helen Jenkins. They celebrated...

Dec 11, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Robert “Moe” Edwin Maurice, 67, died peacefully at home, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, with his loving wife by his side.

He was born Sept. 27, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Edwin and Jeanette Kibler Maurice.

Robert graduated from Poland Seminary High School and then Mahoning County Vocational School, specializing in carpentry,...

Dec 8, 2022

SALEM — Celia A. Murray, 74, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at home, with her family by her side.

Celia was born on May 12, 1948, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late James Regis and Francis Cook Yauger.

She was a graduate of South High School and co-owner of the Curiosity Shop...

Dec 8, 2022

POLAND - Judith Ann Prokop, 83, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at Shepherd of the Valley surrounded by her family. Judith, affectionately known as Judie, was born Sept. 11, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of Matthew and Olive Heaslip Shay. She was a proud graduate of Wilson High School. Judie was extremely active in Bethlehem Lutheran Church before...

Dec 8, 2022

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Nancy Jane Rine, 93, of Hermitage, Pa., departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Sharon Regional Hospital, following a two-year decline in health.

She was born on Feb. 23, 1929, in Akron. She grew up in Bellefonte, Pa., the middle daughter of Joseph and Eleanor Chandler Johnson.

Nancy married Philip...