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,...

Feb 6, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana Whitaker, 75, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Austinwoods. She was born June 23, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Drewie and Mary Scarsella Whitaker. Diana retired from Giant Eagle. She enjoyed going to breakfast with friends, playing bingo and vacationing in Texas. She was a dog mom to a mean little dog named Pancho...

Feb 6, 2022

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FEB 13, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Sandra Lee Cappitte, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Sandra was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Butler, Pa., the daughter of the late Lester and Jennie McClymonds Scott.

She moved to the North Side...

Feb 6, 2022

BOARDMAN — James E. Ward, 74, died Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, from complications due to COVID-19.

Jim was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Warren, the son of William D. and Jennie P. Stefano Ward. He was a 1965 graduate of Howland High School and received his bachelor’s degree in political science...

Feb 3, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Gerald F. Bailey, 81, died Thursday morning, Feb. 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gerald was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Akron, the son of Frederick and June Roberts Bailey.

He was a graduate of Columbiana High School and was a United States Air Force and Marine Corps veteran. Gerald had retired...

Feb 2, 2022

LEWIS CENTER - Jerome David Scheetz, 86, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Capri Gardens in Lewis Center. His gentle spirit was seen and felt by all until his last breath. He passed peacefully knowing that he was loved by so many. People might say that a man is judged by the accomplishments achieved in life,...

Feb 2, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Wayne D. Miller, 66, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Wayne was born December 21, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of O.V. and Lillian Huskins Miller. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a carpenter remodeling homes. Wayne was always working or doing something around the house....