Sep 30, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Linda K. Sarantinos Kalis, 76, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Akron, the daughter of George (Sarantinos) Kay and Margaret (Sebastian) Kay.

Linda grew up in Lincoln Knolls in the Sleepy Hollow area and was a 1963 graduate of...

Sep 25, 2021

POLAND - Helen L. Ferrare, 80, who passed away Friday evening at her home in Youngstown. Helen was born Jan. 28, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mike and Helen (Hlubik) Bezyak. Helen was a 1959 graduate and salutatorian of Poland Seminary High School. Following graduation, Helen worked as a bookkeeper for the Palace Theater. After that, she...

Sep 24, 2021

POLAND - Caroline R. Wolford, 78, passed away Friday at Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born December 3, 1942 in Campbell, a daughter of the late George and Carmel (Monfredo) Stevens. Caroline was a 1960 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. From 1974-1999, she worked for the Poland School System for 25 years and...

Sep 22, 2021

POLAND — Joseph J. Pitko, 90, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 2021, at Masternick Memorial, with his family by his side.

He was born May 22, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Sue Valo Pitko.

Joe was a 1949 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He served his country in...

Sep 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Lance M. Naples, 68, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born Oct. 18, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Mike and J. June Bisconti Naples. Lance was a veteran of the Army.

He is survived by his brother, Rex (Bonnie) Naples of Austintown; sister, Lorna Naples of...

Sep 17, 2021

BOARDMAN — Elizabeth “Betty” Bannon, an accomplished musician, mother, grandmother and lifelong community volunteer, died at home peacefully Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. She was 91.

Born Oct. 19, 1929, in Youngstown, Betty Jane Dimenno was the daughter of John Dimenno, a general foreman at Republic Steel and Domenica Ferraro Dimenno, a homemaker.

For her seventh...

Sep 17, 2021

CANFIELD — Helen Victoria “Dolly” Mager, 87, died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born June 9, 1934, in Brownsville, Pa., Helen was the daughter of the late Victor and Helen Abdis Hribar.

Helen was a lifelong nurse, devoting her life to the nursing profession. She earned her nursing degree from...

Sep 15, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley J. Zedek, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Stanley was born July 22, 1948, in Star Junction, Pa., a son of Frank and Irene Pato Zedek.

He was a Vietnam Navy veteran and a lifetime DAV member.

Stanley retired in 1998 from Ashley Place Healthcare...

Sep 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Margaret A. Hatch passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born June 8, 1938, in Youngstown, to parents Jack Davis and Hilda Horn. Margaret married Lynn Hatch on February 8, 1968 and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2019. She was a licensed insurance agent for Nationwide. She and her husband owned their own...

Sep 13, 2021

POLAND — Richard P. Golis, 69, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Sept. 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Richard was born June 6, 1952, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Julian and Maria Stepanuik Golis.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Richard...

Sep 12, 2021

POLAND — Aniela Pociask, 94, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at Hampton Woods.

She was born July 26, 1927, in Sopoczyn, Poland, to Thomas and Catherine Pusiarska Bilovus.

During World War II, Aniela was taken to Germany and forced to work in a German labor camp. While in Germany, she married John Pociask, on March...

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...