Sep 12, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Henry “Hank” Popovich, 90, passed peacefully in his sleep, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

He was born May 18, 1931, and raised in Youngstown, the son of Niklus and Anna Elash Popovich.

Hank attended Holy Name School and graduated from Chaney High School. He retired from Republic Steel, where he was known for...

Sep 10, 2021

POLAND — On Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, Carolyn Bryson passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland with her loving daughter by her side.

Carolyn was born Sept. 29, 1926, in Struthers and was the daughter of Alex and Mary Rozoff.

She was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1944.

Sep 9, 2021

CANFIELD — David J. Wargacki, 70, died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family and lifelong friends.

David was born Aug. 11, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank and Stella Terlecky Wargacki.

He was a graduate of Canfield High School and attended Youngstown State University. He worked several...

Sep 9, 2021

CANFIELD - Georgeann Diane Buonpane, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after a fierce battle with cancer. Georgeann, daughter of George and Betty (Stanislaw) Zelina, grew up in Poland, Ohio and attended school at Holy Family and Cardinal Mooney High School. She was very active at Holy Family Church for many...

Sep 8, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. William J. Cleary Jr., 89, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at Liberty Health Care Center.

William was born May 23, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of William J. Cleary and Ruth Landahl Cleary.

He graduated from Ursuline High School in 1950 and subsequently from Georgetown University and New York Medical College. He...

Sep 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Leonard A. Pitts, 66, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born July 9, 1955, in Youngstown, to parents Leonard and Ameilia “Emma” Gabriel Pitts.

Leonard was a 1973 graduate of Girard High School. He was an entrepreneur, salesman, musician and a charter boat captain.

He...

Sep 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Scotty” Wynne, 95, of the city’s West Side, passed away Thursday night, Sept. 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Scotty was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Stirling, Scotland, a son of the late John and Bridget Brown Wynne. His family immigrated to America in 1928, settling in Youngstown.

Aug 31, 2021

CANFIELD — M. Darlene Nischwitz, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at the Inn at Christine Valley.

She was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Youngstown, to George and Geraldine Croasmun Plowman.

Darlene was a graduate of South High School and worked for Ohio Bell / AT&T for many years before retiring in 1986. She then...

Aug 30, 2021

Ronald Theis, 66, passed away on Monday Sept 1,2021. Ron graduated from YSU with a bachelors degree in Psychology. He was a kind,gentle person who loved nature, gardening and all of his former dog companions. He was a dedicated blood donor for the American Red Cross. Ron is survived by his beloved partner Pamela Wall and his brother Mike...

Aug 30, 2021

BOARDMAN - Frank X. Brosko, 92, passed away Monday, August 30, at Hospice House. He was born December 15, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Chizmar) Brosko. Frank was born into a large family and is a life long resident of the Youngstown area where he attended Ursuline High School and Saint Mary's Seminary...

Aug 25, 2021

BOARDMAN - Peter Gabriel, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at his residence.

He was born Feb. 13, 1938, in The Bronx, N.Y., to the late George and Anna Salinsky Gabriel.

Pete lived in several locations in upstate New York and St. Petersburg, Fla. before moving to Sunbury, Pa., where he graduated from Sunbury High...

Aug 23, 2021

LAKE MILTON — Curtis W. Purnell, 75, died peacefully Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

Curtis was born June 28, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late Wilfred and Anna Watson Purnell.

He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Navy...

Aug 22, 2021

BOARDMAN — Larry G. Taylor Jr., 42, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at his home, after a long illness.

He was born Feb. 3, 1979, in Youngstown, a son of Larry G. and Charlene DeMar Taylor Sr.

Larry graduated from New Castle School of Trades and began a career in skilled trades. He enjoyed...

Aug 17, 2021

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Ms. Aurelia Josephine Hannis Dickey Wooten, 96, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center.

Born in Youngstown, on March 18, 1925, Mrs. Wooten was the daughter of the late Joseph Hannis and the late Aurelia Lischinsky Hannis. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and she worked at...

Aug 17, 2021

CANFIELD - Charles L. Drouhard, 87, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at home. Charles was born Dec. 4, 1933, in Wooster, OH, the son of Ralph H. and Mary Jane Mackey Drouhard. He was a graduate of Canfield High School and worked in the steel mill for Pittsburgh-Canfield Corp for 44 years until retiring in 1996. Charles was...

Aug 15, 2021

POLAND - Charlotte K. Grisdale, 92, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born March 1, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Catherine Ponick.

Charlotte was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, following which, she became a licensed beautician and she later worked as a...

Aug 13, 2021

POLAND — Cecilia Day, 99, passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Maxgay Lyda.

Cecilia graduated from New Springfield High School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family...

Aug 10, 2021

POLAND — Twyla Mrenak, 93, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021, at the Inn at Poland Way, surrounded by her family.

Twyla was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Middletown, but moved to Boston, Pa., as an infant, with her parents, August J. and Mary Winfield Ludwig III. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School.

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Aug 10, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Michael F. Schneider, 46, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021.

He was born June 13, 1975, in Cincinnati, the son of Donald and Edith Payne Schneider.

Mike graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1993 and received his associate degree in computer networking from ITT Technical Institute.

Formerly an assembly worker at...

Aug 9, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernesteen Millan, 96, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ernesteen was born Nov. 20, 1924, in Ovapa, W. Va., the daughter of Ernest and Eva King Strickland.

She worked as a baker at St. Elizabeth Health Center for 27 years until retiring in 1976. In her spare time, Ernesteen...