Apr 8, 2023

CANFIELD — Domenick Buonavolonta passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday morning, April 8, 2023, at the young age of 27.

He was born Sept. 26, 1995, in Youngstown. He was the youngest son of Vito and Regina Daniels Buonavolonta.

Domenick was a 2014 graduate of Boardman High School. He was a proud shop manager at...

Apr 7, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — George “Brian” Taylor, 79, died peacefully, Friday, April 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

George, better known as Brian, was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of George and Eleanor Kennedy Taylor.

Raised on the West Side of Youngstown, he attended St. Brendan School and was...

Apr 6, 2023

POLAND — Richard L. Kosek, 88, died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way.

He was born Jan. 3, 1935, in Struthers, a son of John and Nellie Makarski Kosek.

Rick was a 1954 graduate of Struthers High School and a United States Army veteran from 1954-56. He...

Apr 6, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Clement J. Smreck, 102, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Humility House.

Clement was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Hnilec, Slovakia, the son of Klement and Paulina Klein Smreck. He moved to the United States when he was 5.

Clement served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War...

Apr 5, 2023

POLAND — Amanda Marie McAuley, 27, of Poland, passed away at her family home Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023, from street-laced fentanyl.

Although the God-loving daughter and sister was strong in her faith, this passionate-about-life, beautiful girl could not break away from the hold drugs had on her, no matter how hard she tried. She will be...

Apr 5, 2023

POLAND — Karen Sue Hummer, 60, died peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

She was born on Dec. 23,1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of Carl and Evelyn Gallagher Hummer.

Karen was a proud graduate of Canfield High School in the Class of 1981. She attended Youngstown State University, graduating in 1996 with...

Apr 5, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Robert E. Fisher, 68, passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1954 in Long Beach, CA, a son of the late Robert S. and Evelyn Bohmer Fisher.

Robert was a 1974 graduate of Toronto High School in Toronto, Ohio and...

Apr 2, 2023

POLAND - Mary Louise Kondela, 84, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023 at Caprice Healthcare after decades of battling diabetes. Mary Lou was born August 30, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Simanich) Kalic, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1956 and from St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing...

Apr 2, 2023

BOARDMAN - Andrew Lawrence Stanislav, 93, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023 at Select Hospital in Boardman. Andrew, also known as "Larry" was born February 25, 1930 in Campbell. a son of the late Stephen and Anna Bodnovich Stanislav. He was a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was plank...

Mar 31, 2023

NEW CASTLE - John Joseph "Skip" Fedigan III, 84, passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1938, in Munhall, Pa., a son of the late John Joseph Jr. and Florence Whitehouse Fedigan. John graduated from Steel Valley High School in Munhall, Pa., and attended YSU. He...

Mar 26, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — William H Cunningham Jr., 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Bill was born Aug. 14, 1948. He grew up in East Liverpool and attended East Liverpool High School, from where he graduated in 1966. He continued his education at Youngstown State University, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He...

Mar 25, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Mario “Mutz” Pecchia age 90, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, at his home in Poland.

Mario, who was affectionately known as “Mutz,” was born April 6, 1932, in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood of Youngstown, the son of Battista and Italia Verrocchio Pecchia.

His family moved to the East Side...

Mar 23, 2023

CANFIELD — Mark A. Latas, 67, died early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was born Dec. 8, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Milan and Marie Partle Latas.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in 1978 and earned his...

Mar 21, 2023

ANDOVER - Michael M. Hazlett, 68, died peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at University Hospital Portage surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born March 3, 1955, at Southside Hospital in Youngstown, the son of Clyde and Loretta  Hazlett.

He worked as a self-employed business owner, operating Mike's Down Under for many years.

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Mar 17, 2023

CANFIELD — Frank J. Ambrosia, age 74, of Canfield, died early Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Frank was born Sept. 7, 1948, in New Castle, Pa., the son of John and Mary Ruscetti Ambrosia. He was a graduate of New Castle High School, and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Westminister College....

Mar 17, 2023

BOARDMAN — Marylou Virginia Chiarello Crouthers, age 73, of Boardman, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Specialty Care at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Marylou was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul J. and Louise V. Kukura Chiarello. She was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

She had worked...

Mar 16, 2023

Devin Scott Kirtley, 34 of Lake Milton, passed away on March 16th, 2023. He was born on November 11th 1989 to Darla Stanley and Curtis Kirtley.

Devin is survived by two sons and two daughters. He also leaves behind 4 siblings, two grandmothers, and many cousins and friends that were very dear to him.

Mar 14, 2023

Our little angel, Ah'Lijah A. Boykin, was called to the Lord on March 14, 2023.

He was born on March 14, 2023, at 2:28am, weighing 9lbs 14oz at St.Elizabeth Hospital.

Ah’Lijah is the cherished son of JaiMeela Montgomery & Albert Boykin and beloved brother of De’Ayria & De’Yor Mason, Albert Boykin Jr, Angel Boykin, Antonio Boykin; aunts, JaiLyn Montgomery,...

Mar 13, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Rita A. Patton, 81, died unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2023, at home.

Rita was born March 13, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Glenn L. and Florence Grace Hartman Patton.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the office for GM McKelvey Department Store and Phar-Mor, and...

Mar 11, 2023

BOARDMAN — JoAnne P. Fajack, 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, at Briarfield Place.

She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maryanne Agresti Pallante.

JoAnne was a graduate of The Rayen School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her...