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...

Feb 21, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — June Marie Johnson,79, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Hospice House.

She was born May 23, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steven and Evelyn Martinko.

June was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked for the Youngstown Police Department Crime Lab and the Austintown Library.

She married...

Feb 21, 2022

BOARDMAN — Mary Jane Lowry, 87, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at Hospice House.

She was born June 24, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of Carmen and Lena Morano Renaldy.

She was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School. She dedicated her life to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Her life’s joys included...

Feb 20, 2022

CANFIELD - Eileen Boyle Dahman, 85, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 20, 2022, at Windsor House of Canfield. She was born Jan. 5, 1937, in Campbell, the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen McEvoy Boyle. Eileen was a 1955 graduate of South High School. She worked for Bell Telephone as a long-distance operator before devoting her time...

Feb 17, 2022

BOARDMAN — Rose Marie Virginia Colla, 87, is rejoicing in the presence of her Lord. She died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, after a brief illness.

Rose Marie was known as “JuJu” to her family and friends. She was born in Youngstown, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary Marinelli Colla, the youngest of five children.

Feb 16, 2022

DELAWARE — Betty Jane Hrinko, 96, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.

She was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Doll Reese.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of East High School and worked as a teacher’s aide at Youngstown City Schools for 24 years.

She married Alexander Hrinko...

Feb 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Paul J. Glista, 71, died early Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Paul was born Aug. 12, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Adele Pahut Glista.

He was a 1969 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the shipping department for Sears Roebuck and Company for...

Feb 8, 2022

POLAND - John Richard Chiaro Sr., 78, died peacefully Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Alzheimers Center surrounded by his family. John was born June 7, 1943, in New Castle, PA, the son of Guy Chiaro and Catherine Colucci Chiaro Cracraft. He was raised in Hillsville, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Mohawk High School.  John enlisted in...

Feb 8, 2022

POLAND — Patricia A. Milanowski, 74, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Patricia was born March 1, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco and Margaret Retone Seminara.

She graduated from cosmetology school and worked as a self-employed hairdresser until retiring.

Patricia is survived by her children,...