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,...

Apr 17, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Scott W. Schuller51, died April 17, 2023 at home.

Scott was born August 14, 1971, in Youngstown, West Virginia, the son of John and Nina Grimaldi Schuller.

He was a 1989 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the National Guard for four years. Scott also attended ATT Tech....

Apr 16, 2023

Austintown - Justin W. Bolash, 35, passed away Sunday, April 16, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 1, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lynn A. Smith. Justin was a 2006 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where he attended MCCTC studying auto mechanics. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, music and riding his...

Apr 16, 2023

POLAND — Our little angel, Kenzie Grace Guzzo, was called to Heaven, Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Kenzie was the precious daughter of Aaron and Amanda Piatek Guzzo, and sister of Kelly. She also leaves her beloved grandparents, Robin and Michael Guzzo, and Anthony and Christine Piatek; aunts and uncles, Matthew (Nichole) Piatek, Marianne (Aaron) Doutt and Kate...

Apr 15, 2023

COLUMBUS — Edward Bokros Jr., 62, died peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a brief illness.

Edward was born April 26, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Carmella Camerot Bokros.

He worked as a cement finisher alongside his father, and an all-around handyman.

Ed moved to...

Apr 12, 2023

POLAND - John D. Santagata, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family . He was born January 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Lucy Conti Santagata. John graduated from Ursuline High School in 1959 and received his Doctorate of Clinical Pharmacy from Duquesne University. He was...

Apr 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Carole J. Russ, 83, died Monday April 10, 2023 at Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Eleanor (Commings) Wilkins. Carole was a 1958 graduate of East High School. She worked in loan processing for Home Savings from where she retired. Her passions...