Nov 6, 2022

POLAND — Robert S. “Bob” Kennedy, 86, passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 6, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lawrence Sr. and Elizabeth “Bettie” Nicklin Kennedy.

Bob was raised on the East Side of Youngstown. He was...

Nov 5, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert D. Blott Sr., 69, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 5, 2022, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Bob was born Aug. 3, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Betty Albright Blott.

Bob was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked for many years as a baker and dabbled...

Nov 4, 2022

As our faith helps maintain us in the living of daily life, what sustains us is the stories and memories of those whom we have loved; those who have transitioned to the next phase after death. If you met Anthony Frank Peluso he would say: "Hello, call me Tony....have you ever heard of Aliquippa?" Through this greeting - he...

Nov 3, 2022

CANFIELD - Vicki Lee Slutz, 76,  passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland Oh., with her family by her side.

Vicki was born on July 19, 1946 in Akron Oh., to the late Lawrence and Doris Hutchison.

She was a 1964 graduate of Revere High School....

Nov 3, 2022

LOWELLVILLE — Donna J. Martin Markovich, 52, passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Dec. 23, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of Loran and Louise Parker Martin.

Donna was a 1988 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and attended Johnson and Wales College in Charleston, S.C.

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Nov 1, 2022

David L. O'Neil, 73, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 1, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born Aug. 7, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late David and Florence (Monroe) O'Neil.

David was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and graduated from Youngstown State University in Business. He had worked...

Oct 31, 2022

POLAND - Mary Virginia Thompson, 93, passed away Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at her daughter's home. She was born Nov. 6, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George J. and Alberta B. Archer Holmes. Virginia was a 1946 graduate of South High School. She retired in 1996 from J.C. Penneys in the Southern Park Mall after 26 years...

Oct 30, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Norman Cappitte, 81, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on Nov. 9, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of James and Charlotte Williams Cappitte.

Norman was an Army veteran, having served for seven years as a C.O. driver. He worked at the...

Oct 30, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN -Barbara F. Porter Spicer, 87, of Youngstown, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, with the comfort of family by her side. Barbara was born Oct. 19, 1935, in Niles, the daughter of the late Guy and Bertha Schishler Porter. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of South High School. Barbara was a homemaker and an...

Oct 30, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Gail P. DiGiovanni, 84, passed away peacefully at her childhood home surrounded by family on Oct. 30, 2022. Gail was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late August Frederick and Florence Marie Pusch, and was a lifelong area resident. Gail was a 1956 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She was the owner...

Oct 28, 2022

LOWELLVILLE — Amelia J. Ricottilli-Lamping, 61, passed away unexpectedly while visiting Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 28, 2022.

She was born Dec. 4, 1960, in Youngstown to Liborio and Catherine Centofanti Ricottilli.

She was married to Charles R. Lamping.

Amelia was the most loving, kind, unselfish and supportive daughter, sister, wife, mother and nonna....

Oct 26, 2022

ROOTSTOWN — Veronica Grossi, 98, died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Altercare Rehabilitation Center in Kent, surrounded by her family.

Veronica was born March 6, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Helen Magasich Cvetkovich.

She attended Chaney High School and was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family.

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Oct 24, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Matthew Glenellen, 46, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at home.

Matthew was born on June 6, 1976, in Youngstown, the son of John and Terri Crozier Glenellen.

He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1994 and attended Youngstown State University.

He worked for Superior Beverage and then Ampco Parking...

Oct 24, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Abbey Marie Przicina was born on Winter Solstice, December 21, 1990.

Abbey, affectionately known as "Abb" grew up with her adoring brother, Casey, until he passed in December of 1999.

Abb touched many hearts and had a great love for all those around her – in which there were many.

Her easy going nature...

Oct 22, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Raymond E Lewis, age 70, died on October 22, 2022.

He was born on November 9, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Scott and Fran (Feenstra) Lewis.

Ray was a 1970 graduate of Canfield High School. After graduation, he went on to work as a mechanic for Coulter Pontiac and as a...

Oct 21, 2022

NILES - Diane Marie Sweeney Teutsch entered into eternal peace on Friday, October 21, 2022 surrounded by her two daughters Jillian and Kaitlin. She was born in Youngstown Ohio on June 21, 1964 the youngest child of Charles and Virginia Sweeney and was a lifelong area resident. She was born on Youngstown’s west side into probably the most kid friendly neighborhood in...

Oct 14, 2022

BOARDMAN – Louise E. Rade, 96, formerly of Boardman, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Worcester, Mass.

Louise was born in Tyrone, Pa., the daughter of Matthew and Sophia Stojkovic Korenic, but grew up in Youngstown with her seven siblings. She graduated from The Rayen School and briefly attended Youngstown College.

She met her future...

Oct 14, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Sheryl May Ruby, 65, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. She was born May 19, 1957, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Glenn and Marian Politsky Allen. Sheryl loved the local music scene and always had a smile to share. She was a creative and fun-loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who excelled at taking care of her...

Oct 12, 2022

NORTH LIMA - Eleanor Beca, 95, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, Oct. 12, 2022, at Assumption Village. She was born Feb. 21, 1927, in Campbell, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna Zelenak Rayner. Eleanor attended Campbell Memorial High School and worked for McKelvey's Department Store. She was a member of the St. Mary Byzantine Church Golden Pillars...

Oct 11, 2022

SYLVANIA — Betty Jane Carano died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Ebeid Hospice, surrounded by her family.

Betty Jane Carano was born Nov. 27, 1925, to William Karelin and Kathryn Lowery in Youngstown. Betts and her mother moved in with her Uncle “Silly” and Aunt Mag when she was a young girl and they raised her...