Jan 19, 2023

CANFIELD — Vilma M. “Val” Wilthew, age 90, of Canfield, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

She was born July 23, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alexander and Lillian Chitarovich Luteran.

Val was a graduate of South High School and had worked at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and the former Strouss department store, before beginning...

Jan 18, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sally Jeanne Fisher-Evans, 87, formerly of New Middletown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Sally was born July 29, 1935, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willis and Kathryn Coulburn Hinman. She was a graduate of Rayen High School. As a teenager, she volunteered as a candy striper...

Jan 15, 2023

POLAND — David Allen Lavorini, 68, died peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

David was born July 9, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Lido and Dorothy Rice Lavorini.

He was a graduate of Springdale High School in Pittsburgh and worked as a carpenter his entire career.

Jan 15, 2023

BOARDMAN - Mary Lou Latisi, 96, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew and Emma Rittberger Becker. Mary Lou graduated from Chaney High School and received an accredited record librarian from college. She began her career in...

Jan 12, 2023

POLAND - James H. "Jimmy" Mondora, 77, passed away January 12, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital He was born August 15, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Myron and Carmel Capeto Mondora. Jimmy was a 1963 graduate of Boardman High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1966.  He was a...

Jan 12, 2023

POLAND — Thomas L. Beule, 86, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1936, in Tippecanoe, a son of Thomas John and Marguerite Vermillion Beule.

Thomas was a graduate of Freeport High School and proudly served in the United States Army.

As a Mason, he...

Jan 12, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy Ferry Fisher, 61, died unexpectedly Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at her home, after being released from the hospital.

Dorothy was born March 21, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of Richard Sr. and Nancy Cromer Ferry.

Dorothy was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, and later, Penn-Ohio Junior College. She worked...

Jan 11, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Allen L. Donley, 84, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior January 11, 2023. Al was born June 8, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Emmet and Alice Doyle Donley. Al was a graduate of Chaney High School and went on to serve with the United States Marines. Al retired from United...

Jan 10, 2023

BOARDMAN — James Louis Riddle, 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Wickshire in Poland.

He was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Youngstown.

James was a graduate of Boardman High School and a United States Marines veteran.

He worked for Warren Consolidated Steel as an information technologist. He was an avid golfer, had...

Jan 10, 2023

NILES — William “Bill” Conroy, 69, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023.

Bill was born in Youngstown, April 28, 1953, the son of Richard and Kathryn Conroy. Raised on Youngstown’s West Side, Bill graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1971.

He served his country...

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...