Obituaries
Kristine Kerrigan
Dec 17, 2023
BOARDMAN - Kristine Kerrigan, 71, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Kristine—known as Kiki to her family—was born on September 7, 1952, in Youngstown, to parents Joseph Patrick and Eileen Steadman Kerrigan. Kristine attended Cardinal Mooney High School and graduated in 1970. In 1974, she graduated as a trailblazing member of the first...
Adeline Riefler
Dec 16, 2023
SOLON - Adeline (Capozzi) Riefler passed away peacefully on December 16th surrounded by loving familymembers.
At the grand age of 96, she was the longest living member of her family. For the last 18months, she resided at Vitalia, an assisted living facility in Solon, OH where she was closer to family.Despite being wheelchair bound, she enjoyed many weekly activities...
Elsie Maloney
Dec 16, 2023
BOARDMAN - Elsie C. Maloney passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2023.
She was born on July 14, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Esther Reinschmidt Lathrop.
After graduating from Austintown Fitch High School, Elsie held various office jobs until beginning her career as a bookkeeper, and ultimately as office manager for Mayo and...
Carol Franken
Dec 15, 2023
POLAND — Carol E. Franken passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way.
Carol was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Mary Boyd Sloan and Leroy “Roy” C. Sloan. Carol’s family moved to the Boardman area when she was a young child, she attended St. Dominic elementary school and graduated from Boardman High School in 1945.
Carol...
Patricia LaBerto
Dec 15, 2023
CANFIELD - Patricia J. LaBerto, 75, died unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023 at home. Patricia was born July 26, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Patsy and Helen Sheevets Retort. She was a graduate of Lowellville High School and worked as a supervisor for Brentwood Originals for many years until retiring. Patricia was the number one fan...
Patrick Wolf
Dec 12, 2023
CANFIELD — Patrick Wolf, 45, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
He was born July 17, 1978, in Youngstown, son of Barbara Wolf and Patrick Wolf.
Patrick is a graduate of Ursuline High School and he studied at both Youngstown State University and Kent State University.
Patrick worked at Kent State University Main...
Leonard Veith
Dec 12, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Leonard Veith, 84, passed away on December 12, 2023, at Brookdale Nursing Home.
He was born on August 31, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Virginia (Truog) Veith.Leonard is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. His career started as a skilled carpenter before transitioning into a truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight. Serving...
Virginia L. Howley
Dec 11, 2023
Virginia L. Howley, 66, passed away on December 11th, 2023, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the presence of her loved ones. She was born on September 8th, 1957, in Youngstown to the late Jack and Jean Mitchell Jones. After graduating from Ursuline High School, she went on to attend YSU, where she studied accounting. Virginia's career...
Brett Robert Lemke
Dec 10, 2023
Brett Robert Lemke, 33, passed away Sunday night, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his parents, brother, sister, girlfriend, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was born May 8, 1990, in Youngstown. Brett graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 2009. He had a passion for sports, lettering 3 years in football and 2 years in baseball. He continued his...
Dennis "Denny" Kostelnik
Dec 10, 2023
POLAND - Dennis Kostelnik, 75 died peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Hospice House. Dennis, affectionately known as Denny, was born September 2, 1948, in Connellsville, PA, the son of Francis "Frank" and Anna Katona Kostelnik. He was a 1966 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown...
Margaret Leonard
Dec 9, 2023
Margaret Leonard, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went on to visit her savior Jesus Christ, peacefully on December 9, 2023, while in the arms of her loving grandson at Jennings Hall.
Margaret was born on May 5, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Charles and Julia Reagan Boughner.
Margaret led a fulfilling life, with her career as a cafeteria...
Lidia Marinucci
Dec 9, 2023
Lidia Marinucci, 92, passed away on December 9, 2023, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on October 1, 1931, in Pacentro, Italy, a daughter of the late Antonio and Anna Rubino. Lidia devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her children. Her passion for spending time with her family was...
Christopher O'Brien
Dec 8, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher O’Brien, 56, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home after a very courageous and hard-fought battle with glioblastoma.
Chris was born in Canfield and graduated from Canfield High School in 1986. He was very family and people oriented. He loved planning yearly outings for his entire family, be it trips to amusement parks, zoos, train...
Arlene Farris
Dec 5, 2023
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Arlene J. Farris, 80, died peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home.
Arlene was born Sept. 6, 1943, in Youngstown, the youngest daughter of five children to Sebastian and Anna Holschuh Higel, both from Austria.
She spent most of her childhood in Boardman. Earning top grades, she graduated from Boardman High School, and then...
Kenneth A Sakely
Dec 4, 2023
STRUTHERS — Kenneth “Kenny” A. Sakely, 55, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Struthers.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1968, in Youngstown, the son of Elmer Sakely and Judith Hoffmaster Sakely.
Kenneth attended Poland High School and graduated in 1988. He demonstrated exceptional talent and skill in his chosen profession as a concrete finisher. Throughout his...
Robert "Bobby" Hallas
Dec 3, 2023
LAKE MILTON - Robert "Bobby" Hallas, 40, passed away on December 3, 2023.Born on August 3, 1983, in Youngstown, Robert was the loving son of Robert F. Hallas and the late Janet (Hackett) Hallas.Robert was a 2001 graduate of Poland High School where he was a member of the 1999 football state championship team. After graduating, he pursued his passion for...
Agnes "Eva" Gwazdauskas
Dec 3, 2023
POLAND - Agnes “Eva” Gwazdauskas, aged 101, passed away peacefully, at Maplecrest Nursing Home December 3, 2023. Born in Woodbury, Connecticut on October 19, 1922, to Joseph and Margaret Lizauskas. She was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. Eva and her 7 siblings grew up on a dairy and poultry farm. As a student at Woodbury High School, Eva was...
Elizabeth Yasher Bacskaji (Baskey)
Dec 2, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Yasher Bacskaji (Baskey) passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023 in Boardman, Ohio.
Betty was born on April 8, 1925 to the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth C (Bator) Yasher.
She attended Villa Maria Academy (Villa Maria, PA) and graduated from Choffin Career and Technical Center in Practical Nursing. She retired after over 30 years as a LPN...
Charles B. Luketic Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Charles B. Luketic Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.
He was born on June 19, 1940, in Brownsville, PA, the son of Frank and Mary Franczyk Luketic. Charles was a man of many talents and held various careers throughout his life. He started working at the Cotterbit Service Company in Allison, PA before owning his own...
Stephen J. Higgins
Dec 1, 2023
CANFIELD — Stephen J. Higgins passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born Aug. 14, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Frank S. and Bernadette Cunningham Higgins, Steve’s life was characterized by kindness and a deep commitment to his family.
After graduating from Ursuline High School, Steve went on to work at...
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