Mar 13, 2022

Austintown - Margaret E. McBride, 95, passed away early Sunday morning at her home. She was born May 30, 1926 in Romney West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harry A. And Helen I. McMullen Carder Sr. She came to this area in 1947. Margaret was a self-employed seamstress most of her life, but also worked as a bookkeeper...

Mar 13, 2022

POLAND - Marylin "Patti" Rudawsky, 70, began her next chapter on Sunday morning at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born December 18, 1951 and grew up in rural Columbiana County in West Point, Ohio, with her parents, the late Sheldon and Margaret (Gbur) Brownfield. After graduating from Beaver Local High School, she...

Mar 11, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Violet Virginia (Bish) Theisler passed away at Briarfield at Ashley Circle on March 11, 2022. She was born on May 11, 1924, a daughter of Edward and Mary Bish. She graduated in January of 1943 from East High School. On October 4, 1944 she married Martin Albert Theisler, who passed away on June 9, 1987. Also preceding...

Mar 11, 2022

AUSTINOWN - Theodore S. Miller, 83, passed away Friday evening at Hospice House. He was born June 18, 1938 the son of the late Michael and Helen Landa Miller. Theodore graduated from South High School. He served his country in the United States Army stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was employed for 20 years with Republic Steel,...

Mar 8, 2022

NEW YORK — Jenney R. Yarosh, 48, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born Sept. 14, 1973, in Youngstown, the first daughter of Michael and Cheryl Hough Yarosh.

A graduate of Chaney High School, where she played piano and sang in chorus, Jenney...

Mar 7, 2022

CANFIELD - Josephine A. Zwicker, 89, passed away peacefully Monday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 25, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Anthony and Maryann (Vitullo) DePinto. Josephine was a 1950 graduate of East High School. She was employed by Cardinal Mooney Schools and City Centre One...

Mar 5, 2022

Jodi A. Money passed on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, surrounded by family.

Jodi was born December 5, 1953 in Flint Michigan to the late Joseph and LeAnn Lary.

Jodi had a strong passion for equal rights of humans and animals. Her love for photography of nature led to lots of...

Mar 5, 2022

STRUTHERS — Rebecca Lou “Becky” Reichard, 70, died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Becky was born Jan. 5, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Elmer and Margaret Sinchok Lancaster.

She was a 1970 graduate of Struthers High School. She obtained an associate’s degree in business from ITT.

As a single...

Mar 4, 2022

CANFIELD - Maureen A. Barnhart, 67, passed away early Friday morning, March 4, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born Jan. 13, 1955, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Patricia A. McNulty Kroll. Maureen was a 1973 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended YSU. She was employed by Knights Inn as...

Mar 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Walter M. Mootz, 50, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born Aug. 6, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of the late Walter and Carolyn DePietro Mootz.

Walter loved music, especially his all-time favorites, Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. Walter loved to travel, visiting Graceland several times, Geneva-on-the...

Mar 3, 2022

POLAND - Frank (Francis/Butch) Rigelsky of Poland passed away on March 3 rd at his home in Poland, Ohio surrounded by family and tapping his toes to the sounds of his favorite polka music. Frank was a father of 3: Janene (Sean) Madras of Erie, Pennsylvania; Frank (Christina) Rigelsky of Highland Heights, Ohio; and Michael (Candace) Rigelsky of Orlando,...

Mar 2, 2022

LOUISVILLE - Randall C. Rezek, 81, died peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his family. Randall was born Aug. 12, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas G. and Helen Ford Rezek. Randall was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked as a machine operator for Parker Hannifin Corp. for 34 years until...

Mar 2, 2022

POLAND — Mary A. D’Amico, 100, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

She was born on Feb. 10, 1922, in Calabria, Italy, a daughter of Dominic and Josephine Romeo Catanzarite.

Mary worked at LaFrance Dry Cleaners and Kroger and Loblaw grocery stores. She retired in 1964 and became a homemaker.

Mary was a member...

Mar 2, 2022

POLAND - Mary A. D'Amico, 100, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

She was born on February 10, 1922, in Calabria, Italy, a daughter of Dominic and Josephine (Romeo) Catanzarite.

Mary worked at LaFrance Dry Cleaners and Kroger and Loblaw grocery stores. She retired in 1964 and became a homemaker.

Mary was a member...

Feb 28, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Louise Donofrio, 89, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Humility House, with her family by her side.

She was born Mario Elisa, later changed to Mary Louise on April 16, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Elvira D’Angelo DiMargio.

Mary worked for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catering for...

Feb 27, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Emalou Thistlewaite, 85, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. She was born Aug. 1, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward and Mary Gething Brennen. Emalou was a graduate of Chaney High School. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She married Vernon D. Thistewaite Jr., on Aug. 6, 1955; he preceded her in...

Feb 25, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Susan Shaffer, 78, died peacefully at home Friday, February 25, 2022 with her family by her side. Susan, affectionately known as Penny, was born Dec. 17, 1943 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of Willard and Margaret Lewis Sackett. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and received a Bachelor degree in Education from Greenbriar College. Penny...

Feb 24, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Thomas A. Miller, 68, died peacefully with his children by his side, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Thomas was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of Harold “Duff” and Shirley Ruble Miller.

He was a 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked with the local...

Feb 23, 2022

COLUMBIANA — Thomas J. Garbarz Jr., 55, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Tom was born Nov. 22, 1966, in Oak Park, Ill., the son of Thomas J. Sr. and Kathleen Scanio Garbarz. He moved to this area in 1995. Tom is a graduate of Marquette University and was working for Apple...

Feb 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen F. Golden, 96, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at The Assumption Village.

She was born October 4, 1925 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of James E. and Blanche Granfield Grady.

Helen was a 1943 graduate of Chaney High School.  She devoted her life to raising her children and taking care...