Joyce Dempsey

Jan 22, 2024

Joyce was born March 25, 1955, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Kathryn Groza O'Hara.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a waitress at the Saxon Club for many years.

Joyce enjoyed doing crafts, especially making wreaths. She also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Most of all, Joyce enjoyed...

Randall L. Dougherty

Jan 20, 2024

Randall L. Dougherty, 73, passed away on January 20, 2024. 

Born on September 5, 1950, in New Wilmington, PA.

Randy's educational pursuits led him to graduate from NATTS Trade School. Equipped with his knowledge and determination, he embarked on a at Verizon Utility as an engineer. Throughout his professional journey, Randy dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his work.

However, it was not solely in...

Margaret Joy Henning

Jan 19, 2024

Margaret Joy Henning, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Assumption Village. 

She was born in Warren on January 19, 1941, to the late Frank and Gladys Featherof Hyde.

Margaret graduated from Champion High School in 1958. She had a fulfilling career as a clerical worker for GM Lordstown.  Alongside her husband, Richard, she also owned Keepsake...

Theodora Jane Mendozzi

Jan 19, 2024

Theodora Jane Mendozzi, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Jane was born on February 14, 1933.Jane began her journey of life in Youngstown and attended Rayen High School, where she graduated with the class of 1951. After completing her...

Dennis Kennedy

Jan 18, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Dennis Kennedy, 95, died peacefully Thursday, January 18, 2024 at home. 

Dennis was born July 4, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Patrick and Mary Farmer Kennedy. He was a veteran of the United States Army and when he returned, Dennis worked at Republic Steel until its closing. He is survived by his brother, Austin Kennedy of Lake Milton; and several...

Mary Lou Kukura

Jan 15, 2024

BOARDMAN — Mary Lou Kukura, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born March 18, 1940, in Youngstown.

Mary Lou’s greatest joy was being a wife, mother and grandmother, and her family and friends will always remember her devotion to her loved ones. Mary...

William D. Brundage

Jan 15, 2024

William D. Brundage, 55, passed away on January 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

He was born on November 25, 1968, in Youngstown.

William graduated from Chaney High School.  After graduation, he went on to become a Marine serving from 1987 to 1993. He displayed unwavering dedication and courage in serving his country. He then embarked on a fulfilling...

Catherine E. Rodik

Jan 15, 2024

Catherine E. Rodik, 94, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, at her home with her loving family by her side. 

She was born on November 29, 1929, in Struthers.

After graduating from Struthers High School, she embarked on a successful career that spanned over five decades. For 18 years, Catherine brought joy to the patrons of the Colonial House...

Fr. Stephen E. Popovich

Jan 14, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Father Stephen E. Popovich, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family and private-duty nurses. 

He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Pauline Smith Popovich. Father Steve attended St. Matthias grade school, where he was a server and lector. He grew up loving fishing, baseball and delivering the newspaper. After...

Walter William Foltz

Jan 12, 2024

Austintown - Walter William Foltz, 83, died Friday January 12, 2024, following an extended illness of lung cancer.    Walter was born on January 11, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Frank and Flavia (Leget) Foltz.    Upon graduating from Chaney High School in 1960, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966. He...

T. Gordon Welsh

Jan 11, 2024

BOARDMAN — T. Gordon Welsh, 87, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, following a brief illness.

Gordon was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Charles P. and Gertrude Poppineau Welsh. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School and Ursuline High School, graduating in 1954. While at Ursuline, he was a member of the drama club, glee club and...

Lillian B. Kelly

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024,  Lillian B. Kelly passed away peacefully surrounded by family  at her son's home in Little River, SC.

Born in Pensacola, Fl on January 14, 1939 to Edward Fischer and Margaret McDonough Fischer, she grew up in Cleveland and later Buffalo, NY where she became an RN at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Lillian's career as a Registered Nurse was nothing short...

Kevin E. Thomas

Jan 10, 2024

Kevin E. Thomas, 65, passed away on January 10, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born on December 9, 1958, in Youngstown.

Kevin's educational journey began at Woodrow Wilson High School before he graduated from Choffin Career and Technical School. These institutions provided him with the knowledge and skills that paved the way for his successful career as...

Kathleen Ann Haas

Jan 10, 2024

 

 Struthers ... Kathleen Ann Haas, lovingly known as "Skinny," passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her lovely family at Hospice of the Valley. She was born on October 11,1955, in Youngstown, Ohio  a daughter of  Richard and Jean (Zimmerman) Gallagher.       Throughout her life, Kathy led a fulfilling career at Shepherd of the Valley for 7...

Robert "Bob" M. Goricki

Jan 8, 2024

 

POLAND - Robert M. "Bob" Goricki, 76, died early Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. 

Bob was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Maximilian and Katherine Kubyko Goricki. 

He was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Bob was a member of the Army National Guard until honorable discharge in...

Andrew "Drew" Caputo

Jan 8, 2024

 

BOARDMAN — Andrew “Drew” Peter Caputo passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Drew was born Aug. 6, 2006, and attended Cardinal Mooney High School. He was also employed at Meijer In Boardman.

Drew leaves behind his two brothers, Tyler and Jayson; and a sister, Nicole “Nikki;” as well as his parents, John and Kathy Kendall Caputo. He was preceded...

Mary Ann Logue

Jan 7, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Suddes Logue, 82, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Hospice House surrounded by her family.    Mary was born August 22, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John E. and Dorothy Wehrle Suddes.    She was a proud graduate of the very first graduating class of Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959....

Helen Evans

Jan 6, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Evans, 92, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at her home. 

She was born on October 11, 1931, in Crawford County, West Virginia, to parents William and Margaret Vencil Clark.Helen's journey of compassion began early in her career when she worked as a nurse's aid at Ron Joy Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Princeton High...

Gerald T. Hamilton

Jan 4, 2024

 

POLAND - Gerald T. Hamilton, 72, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the Hospice House with his daughter by his side.   He was born on June 21, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Jay and Frances T. Nevinsky Hamilton.  Gerald graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and pursued his passions at Kent State University. Although his...

Joseph A. Santangelo

Jan 4, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Joseph A. Santangelo, 92, passed away on January 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on February 21, 1931, in Greenville, PA, to the late Camillo and Elvira Perotti Santangelo.

Joseph's educational journey began at St. Michael's High School in Greenville, PA. He then pursued higher education at Youngstown College where he played football with great enthusiasm,...