Thomas Yaksich

Dec 5, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Thomas J. “Big Oaf” Yaksich, 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

He was born Sept. 26, 1968, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Yaksich and Judi Kalna.

Oaf graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. He loved working on cars, especially doing body work on them. He...

Margaret "Marnie" O'Brien O'Connell Keenan

Dec 5, 2020

HUBBARD — Margaret Mary “Marnie” O’Brien O’Connell Keenan, 94, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Marnie was born in Warren, May 31, 1926, daughter of the late Leo M. and Josephine Loney O’Brien. She moved to Hubbard in 1957. She graduated from Villa Maria High School, received her RN from St. Elizabeth Health Center School of Nursing, and...

Gerald Hutch

Dec 5, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Gerald R. “Jerry” Hutch, 71, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at his home, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born Dec. 30, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Francis and Margaret Walker Hutch. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Chaney High School and attended...

Charles Julian

Dec 5, 2020

BOARDMAN — Charles “Chuck” Julian, 76, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, and is now reunited with his wife.

He was born Nov. 13, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leonard and Rose Ambrosio Julian.

He was a lifelong area resident, a 1962 graduate of Rayen High School and attended Youngstown State University....

James Mcdonald

Dec 4, 2020

CANFIELD — James C. McDonald, age 77, of Canfield, died Friday evening, Dec. 4, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown.

Jim was born in Blairsville Pa., son of Fred and Martha McDonald.

Jim served our country as a U.S. Naval Airman and took part in the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Roseann Rushen

Dec 4, 2020

BOARDMAN — Roseann P. Rushen, 89, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2020, at Assumption Village.

Roseann was born Dec. 4, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Mary Serluco Andio. She was a school teacher with her master’s degree in the Youngstown school system for more than 35 years before retiring in 1995.

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Eleanor Zuby

Dec 4, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — It is with great respect and love that the family of Eleanor Ann Zuby (nee Koleta), 90, wish to announce her passing on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.

Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio. Her father, Joseph Koleta, died when she was seven and Eleanor started work at 13 to help the family, the...

Clarence "Jack" Kobus

Dec 4, 2020

POLAND - Clarence M. "Jack" Kobus, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday December 4, 2020, at Vibra Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 19, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of Raymond J. and Valerie M. (Batyski) Kobus.

Jack was a 1962 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. He served in the United...

Pauline Cummings

Dec 4, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Pauline Marie Melanson Cummings, 92, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at Assumption Village.

She was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of Dennis and Bernadette Oliver Melanson.

Pauline grew up on the East Side of Youngstown and was a 1946 graduate of Ursuline High School. She received her nursing diploma...

George Pete

Dec 1, 2020

POLAND - George Pete, 88, passed away Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.He was born Oct. 28, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Martha (Zavada) Pete.

George graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and was a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Church. He was a supervisor for Cold Metal Products and then...

Kelly Goricki

Nov 30, 2020

LOWELLVILLE — Kelly J. Goricki, 39, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at The Cleveland Clinic, after a short illness.

She was born May 27, 1981, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Carol Buckley Goricki.

Kelly was a 1999 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. She loved singing karaoke with her friends and going...

John Hulburt Jr.

Nov 29, 2020

Youngstown....On Sunday, November 29th, 2020, John Paul Hulburt Jr., the most loving son, brother, and uncle we could ask for, passed away suddenly in his home, at the age of 47. Johnny was born April 19th, 1973 in Youngstown, Ohio. Johnny was a graduate of Fitch High School and MCJVS class of 1991. Johnny was an excellent carpenter/cabinet maker....

William Brennan

Nov 29, 2020

POLAND — William J. “Bill” Brennan, 88, of Poland, died Sunday evening, Nov. 29, 2020, at his home.

Bill was born Oct. 26, 1932, in Boston, the son of William J. and Regina (Jennings) Brennan, and moved to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1945.

Mr. Brennan earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Holy Cross College in...

Wilma Pitt

Nov 28, 2020

NORTH JACKSON — Wilma J. Pitt, 82, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Wilma was born May 6, 1938, in Dry Hill, Pa., the daughter of Henry Walter and Sarah Torrence Robaugh.

Wilma was a graduate of Scottdale High School...

David Jendre

Nov 27, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — David Jendre, 66, passed away early Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Merle and Margaret Stickel Jendre. David graduated from Chaney High School. He devoted his life to following his dreams as an actor, musician, choreographer and director. His second home was with his acting...

Dennis Voytko

Nov 23, 2020

AUSTINOWN - A Mass celebrating the life of Dennis Voytko, who passed away on November 23, 2020 from Covid related issues, will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. There will be calling hours one hour before the service at the church. Masks are still required and social distancing practices...

Dr. Escarlito Sevilla

Nov 21, 2020

CANFIELD — Escarlito Uminga Sevilla, M.D., FACS, 77, passed away at his home early Saturday morning, Nov. 21, 2020, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Balungao, Pangasinan, Philippines, a son of Emilio and Segunda Sevilla.

Dr. Sevilla graduated with a doctor of medicine and surgery degree from the University of...

Michael Duby

Nov 21, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Duby, 69, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.

He was born Oct. 17, 1951, in Grayling, Mich., a son of Roy and Lorraine Hale Duby.

Michael was a graduate of Gerrish-Higgins High School in Michigan and worked at General Motors on the...

Robert Lenton

Nov 20, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Robert Martin Lenton, 94, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Campbell, a son of Anthony P. Letoha and Julianna Kenczel Letoha. Robert was a 1944 graduate of Campbell High School. On Feb. 21, 1945, he enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II. He was...

Paul Bernard

Nov 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Paul B. Bernard, 51, died late Thursday night, Nov. 19, 2020, at University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Paul was born May 26, 1969, in Youngstown, the son of Ronald E. and Catherine A. Hryb Bernard.

He was a graduate of Fitch High School and attended Hiram College.

Paul worked as...