Dec 14, 2021

GIRARD — Margaret “Peggy” Tompkins, 88, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Peggy was born on a gorgeous autumn day, Oct. 17, 1933, in Youngstown. She was the first born of Atty. Joseph and Betty Johnson Modarelli.

Peggy was a graduate of Liberty High School and later graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., where...

Dec 13, 2021

POLAND — Michael Bryan Stebelton, 65, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Michael was born Sept. 26, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Paul and Dolores Bryan Stebelton.

He worked as an area pharmacist for over 30 years.

Michael was an avid sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and...

Dec 12, 2021

STOW — Alice B. Citano, 81, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Alice was born July 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Gertrude Roberts Zebrowski.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a master of science degree in education from Youngstown State University.

Dec 11, 2021

HUBBARD — “Our precious mother, Lorraine M. Propri, 65, sadly lost her life Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, due to severe complications from COVID-19, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Lorraine was born Sept. 16, 1956, in Youngstown, to the late Lawrence and Rose (Argiro) Propri. Our beloved mother was a selfless, kind and giving person with a heart...

Dec 10, 2021

LOWELLVILLE - Kimberley J. Heidel, 61, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born May 12, 1960, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Herold and Jackie Hammon Heidel. Kimberley was a 1978 graduate of Struthers High School. She loved her dog, Zoe, was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and...

Dec 10, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Neil D. Frasca, 79, of Youngstown, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, peacefully with his family at his side.

He was born Oct. 17, 1942, a son of the late A. Dan Frasca and Lucy Nigro Frasca. Neil was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1965 graduate of Ohio Northern University,...

Dec 9, 2021

Youngstown - Eugene Neel, 93, passed away Thursday evening, December 9, at Windsor House of Canfield. He was born September 21, 1928 in Greenville, PA the only son of the late Eugene Francis Neel and Julia Alice Clifford and stepson to the late, Parry Hicks Mould.

Eugene was a graduate of Girard High School where he played...

Dec 7, 2021

BOARDMAN - Andrew Waback Jr., 82, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Andrew was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Mary Dussek Waback Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Andrew began working at Lordstown General Motors...

Dec 6, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Judith M Hanek, 84, passed away early Monday December 6, 2021 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. She was born July 27, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alexander "Sam" and Josephine (Martino) Cicatiello. Judy was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School. She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital as a telephone operator/supervisor. Judy was a...

Dec 6, 2021

GARRETTSVILLE - Richard C. Culp Sr., 90, finished his last race and entered the presence of the Lord surrounded by his family early Monday December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in Leavittsburg, a son of the late Fred A. and Evelyn M. (Goldner) Culp. Richard was a graduate of Leavittsburg High School. He...

Dec 6, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Grace Wardle, 101, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, surrounded by her four loving sons.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Grace was born July 16, 1920, to the late Mark H. and Mary V. Anzivino Andio. She waited four years for the love of her life, John Wardle, to return from World War...

Dec 5, 2021

CANFIELD — Jeanette DeCapua Klukan, 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, peacefully, with her family by her side.

Born June 5, 1953, in Youngstown, to James and Theresa Martinko DeCapua, Jen / Jenny, as she was called, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1971. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School...

Dec 4, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN- Paul T. Simone Jr. , 61, of New Middletown, OH passed away Saturday evening December 4, 2021 at his home. He was born April 8, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of Paul T. and Shirley (Millhorn) Simone Sr. Over the course of a more than 45 year career, Paul was responsible for the design and construction of...

Dec 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Ellen “Sally” Moran, 84, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 4, 2021, at Victoria House.

She was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Francis and Margaret Ellen McGuire McCarragher.

Sally was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was a member of St. Christine Church and...

Dec 2, 2021

POLAND - Joseph P. Strines, 77, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Hospital, Youngstown.

Joseph was born March 25,1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Zack) Strines.

He graduated in 1962 from Ursuline High School and received his Bachelors degree from YSU.  Joseph had been a regional manager...

Dec 1, 2021

Youngstown......Arlene Claypoole, 85, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born September 13,1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Dorothy (House) Landy. Arlene graduated from East High School in 1954. She was a homemaker and was the original Mrs. Clean. She was a member of the Try-Hards at Wedgewood Lanes...

Nov 30, 2021

BOARDMAN - Anna Hafner, 88, passed away early Tuesday November 30, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born June 25, 1933 in Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Peter an Magdalena (Pints) Helleis. Anna graduated high school in Austria.  She devoted her life to caring for her family.  Anna was a Sam's Club demonstrator for eight years and worked in the...

Nov 30, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - JoAnn R. Maxgay, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 30, 2021. She was born February 13, 1945 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Bindas) Fekete. JoAnn graduated from Chaney High School.  She was a very active member at St. Matthias and was devoted to Mother Mary.  She worked in the...

Nov 27, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Michael J. Crish, 73, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Michael was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of Sam and Marcella Bourey Crish. He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received his bachelor's degree from Ohio University, where he was on the football team. Michael was an Army...

Nov 24, 2021

David “Dave” Philibin, 61 passed away Wednesday November 24 th at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday December 4 th at 10:00 am at St. Patrick’s Church officiated by the Rev. Edward Noga.

Dave was born Jan. 7, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard “Ben” and Deloris “Dee Dee”...