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...

Dec 7, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Enrico "Ricky" D'Annunzio, 66, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at Hospice House. Ricky was born May 7, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Mario and Nina DeArcangelis D'Annunzio. He was a 1974 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked as a cook for Wedgewood Pizza for 25 years until retiring. In his spare time, Ricky enjoyed...

Dec 6, 2022

Youngstown - Linda M. Roca, 54, who passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022 at St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born December 30, 1967, in Youngstown, a daughter of Rick and Mary E. Hagan Roca. Linda was a 1986 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She devoted her time as her mother's primary caregiver. Linda enjoyed cooking, baking, and...

Dec 5, 2022

BOARDMAN - Diane E. Hunsbarger, 66, passed away Monday morning, December 5th, at her home with her loving family by her side after a 6 year battle with cancer. She was born August 6, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Charlene Walter Hunsbarger. Diane was a proud Eastsider, graduating in 1974 from East High School. She received...

Dec 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Scott Zatchok, 53, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Michael was born March 28, 1969, in Youngstown, the son of Steven Zatchok and Bettye Murphy Zatchok Pacella. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany....

Dec 4, 2022

CANFIELD — Barbara Ann Noday, 85, died peacefully, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, with her husband by her side.

Barbara was born Jan. 1, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Genevieve Briglio Schettino. She was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School, where she was named prom queen.

Before having children, she worked as...

Dec 1, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — JoAnn Lipkovich, 81, passed away peacefully with her loving daughters by her side, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

She was born April 10, 1941, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Vanca Marinak.

JoAnn was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, she...

Nov 30, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia Ann Mashiska, 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at her home, in the presence of loved ones. She was born July 9, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Murphy Collins. Patricia graduated from Chaney High School and became a certified nursing assistant at Northside Hospital until retiring in 2007. She...

Nov 30, 2022

POLAND — Edward “Eddie” J. Edgerton, 79, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, 2022.

Eddie was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Chester J. and Edith K. Ellgas Edgerton, and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. He was the oldest individual with Down Syndrome in Mahoning County.

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Nov 29, 2022

NORTH JACKSON — Mary Ann Dravecky, 86, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.

She was born July 24, 1936, a daughter of Andrew and Veronica Dravecky.

Mary Ann was employed as an accounts payable clerk at Meineke Muffler, Giant Eagle and Parker Hannifan. Always industrious, she also worked for many local caterers before and during...

Nov 28, 2022

STRUTHERS — Alfred Pete Nerone, 70, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Alfred, affectionately known as Freddie, was born June 30, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of Alfred and Angeline M. Brunnetti Nerone.

He was a graduate of Poland High School and was the co-owner of Pete Nerone & Sons Air...