Apr 22, 2021

POLAND — Dorothy Braccolino, 94, died peacefully Thursday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Born Dec. 30,1926, at home in Youngstown, Dorothy was the eldest daughter of Felix and Florence Parella Ciccotelli.

She grew up on Hine Street on the East Side of Youngstown during the Great Depression and helped her mother raise her younger...

Apr 18, 2021

CANFIELD — Edward A. Osipchak, 90, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021.

He was born Feb. 3, 1931, in Youngstown, a son of John and Ann Sherbak Osipchak.

Edward was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School and served in the United States Army. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Carnegie Mellon University...

Apr 12, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - John Silver, 68, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Omni Manor Healthcare Center. He was born April 28, 1952 in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Helen Geras Silver Sr. John worked in construction with home improvements for his brothers. When he wasn't working, he took great care of his parents before their passing. John...

Apr 7, 2021

CANFIELD — Mr. Paul V. Reardon, 90, died Wednesday evening, April 7, 2021, at his residence.

Paul was born Nov.12, 1930, in Warren, the son of Edward A. and Lucy Bailey Reardon.

He attended St. Rose Grade School and was a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School. Paul was an Air Force veteran, serving during...

Apr 5, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Mark A. Haag, 38, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Feb. 7, 1983, in Youngstown. Mark started working for Independent Cab and then became a cook for Belleria in Boardman. He loved fishing, taking walks at the lily pond, shooting pool, bowling, car shows, camping, cookouts or just sitting...

Apr 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Ronald Silver, 70, died peacefully Friday, April 2, 2021, at Hospice House. Ronald was born Nov. 30, 1950, the son of Albert and Helen Geras Silver Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of South High School and worked as a pipefitter for Thomas Steel for over 30 years until retiring. In his spare time, Ronald enjoyed golfing,...

Mar 31, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Brett J. Liller, 25, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born June 6, 1995, in Youngstown, a son of Brad Liller and Kimberly Moffo Rocha. Brett worked in construction with asphalt / paving. He was very artistic and loved to write music, draw and tattoos. Brett is survived by his mother, Kimberly...

Mar 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ethelyn B. Mitchell, 84, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Greenbriar Health Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 12, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Leroy D. and Beryl Miller George.

Lynn was a graduate of Struthers High School, where she was a cheerleader. She worked as...

Mar 26, 2021

BOARDMAN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM ,Wednesday, at St. Charles Church, Boardman, for James M. Baker age 53 of Boardman who died Friday evening at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born July 14, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Burdette and Marian (McCarthy) Baker. He was...

Mar 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley “Stush” Sedmak, 58, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, with his family at his side.

He was born March 23, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of George and Mary Lucille Paglia Sedmak.

Stanley was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a store clerk and dairy manager...

Mar 25, 2021

Heaven gained another angel when Sarah “Sally” Durkin died peacefully on March 25, 2021.  Sally was born on October 6,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John Durkin and Bridget DeVaney Durkin.

She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951, and received a degree in Elementary Education from Youngstown State University in 1959.

She had been a...

Mar 24, 2021

BOARDMAN – Norman John Ruby, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Norman John was born Jan. 3, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Norman D. and Shirley J. Kline Ruby.

He was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and worked hard for AEY Electric for many...

Mar 23, 2021

CANFIELD — Richard E. Sternagel, 76, passed away Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, after an 18-year battle with MS, and from recent heart issues.

He was born March 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Wanda Mack Sternagel.

Richard attended YSU and Ohio State University for his undergrad degree in social...

Mar 23, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Joseph Palma, 77, of San Francisco, formerly of Youngstown, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in San Francisco.

Victor was born June 20, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Victor and Eileen Palma. He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and later moved to San Francisco.

Vic was known for...

Mar 22, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Priscilla Malagisi, 74, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

The daughter of the late Emery and Priscilla (Fodor) Grbinich, Priscilla was born in Youngstown on Sept. 27, 1946.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1963. In 1965, she married Richard Malagisi, and they shared 56 years together....

Mar 21, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Dorothy K. Patton, 89, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born June 26, 1931, in Bethel, Pa. (now known as Bethel Park), a daughter of the late Joseph Guy and Florence Chamberlain Kosslow.

Dorothy graduated from Bethel High School and attended Robert Morris Business School...

Mar 21, 2021

CANFIELD - Thomas H. Ball, 86, died March 21, 2021 in Hospice House. Born October 12, 1934 in Colver, PA, the oldest of four, to the late Thomas and Anna (Wahna) Ball. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Ebensburg Cambria High School and went on to become a die maker for General Motors until his retirement in 2000. He...

Mar 19, 2021

CANFIELD - Shirley Moore, 96, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday evening, March 19, 2021. She was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sylvan and Virgie Short Post. Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Canfield High School. After graduation, she began nurse's training, but to her lifelong regret,...

Mar 18, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — John A. McGee, 36, died unexpectedly at his home in Austintown on Thursday March 18, 2021.

John was born April 3, 1984, in Youngstown. He attended Austintown Fitch High School and Gateway Community College. He later worked as a telemarketer for Infocision.

John was an avid online video game player and reader. He...

Mar 17, 2021

CANFIELD - Anthony T.J. D'Apolito, 47, died early Wednesday morning in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, after suffering an apparent heart attack while he was working. T.J. was born Oct. 1, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a 1992 graduate of South Range High School and later graduated from Hiram College in 1996, where he was...