Obituaries

Elizabeth Harasyn

Elizabeth Harasyn

Jun 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth A. Harasyn, 51, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Elizabeth was born Sept. 16, 1968, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Olive Hoffman Harasyn.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Elizabeth currently worked as...

Robert Sorenson

Robert Sorenson

Jun 30, 2020

POLAND - Robert W. Sorenson, 95, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at home surrounded by his family.

Robert was born April 29, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the twin son of Clarence and Cecilia (Klifoth) Sorenson.

He was a graduate of Elkhart High School and received a Bachelor degree in Air Transportation and Engineering from Purdue...

Ruby Rich

Ruby Rich

Jun 29, 2020

SALEM — Ruby Iris Rich, 39, passed away Monday at her home. Ruby was born June 5, 1981 in Mountain View, Ark., the daughter of James Michael and Kathleen J. (Kwiatkowski) Rich.

She was a 2000 graduate of Salem High School, was a certified welder, tattoo artist as well as talented artist.

She was an...

Mary Nadolny

Mary Nadolny

Jun 29, 2020

POLAND — Mary Nadolny, 92, of Poland, passed away at her home Monday, June 29, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She will be deeply missed.

Mary was born in Poland, Europe, Sept. 18, 1927, and gratefully came to Youngstown with her loving husband and daughter, Irene, in November of 1949. Mary loved America and...

Anne Simon Vross

Anne Simon Vross

Jun 29, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Anne Marie Simon Vross, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alex and Tuban Simon.

Anne was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University.

She was extremely devoted to St....

James Buck

James Buck

Jun 27, 2020

CANFIELD - James (Jim) H. Buck, 82, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown. He was born May 19, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Harold Gregory and Isabel (Scheetz) Buck. James attended Canfield High School and worked for General Motors as a line coordinator for 32 years until retiring. Also, he was in the...

George Brundage

George Brundage

Jun 24, 2020

CANFIELD — George H. Brundage, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, from heart failure.

He was born Aug. 18,1936, in Youngstown, the son of George W. and Evelyn Hensch Brundage.

George graduated from Boardman High School in 1955 and Kent State University in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree...

Charles Scott

Charles Scott

Jun 22, 2020

SALEM - Charles Robert Scott, 71, passed away Monday morning at Salem North Healthcare Center. He was born Jan.16, 1949 in Lodi, a son Raymond and Betty Lucille (Ross) Scott. Charles was a machine adjuster for Envelope 1 in Columbiana. He was a great man and a proud man, He was his family's hero. Charles is survived by his wife, Susan Scott,...

Deborah Nierlich

Deborah Nierlich

Jun 19, 2020

BOARDMAN - Deborah Jane Nierlich, 58, died peacefully early Friday morning at her home at Gateways to Better Living. She was born Oct. 3, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Catherine (Billett) Nierlich. Deborah attended Leonard Kirtz School and graduated from Fairhaven School in Niles. She spent many years working at the Mahoning County Workshop and Gateways...

Mario Petrino

Mario Petrino

Jun 18, 2020

On the evening of June 18th of 2020, Mario Petrino of Canfield, Ohio humbly commended his spirit to the Lord after suffering heart complications at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mario was born in autumn of 1939 to his parents, Rachel and Dominic in Miranda, Italy.

Mario, one of six children, is survived by only his sister, Maria, who now resides in Germany.

He...

Ralph Davis

Ralph Davis

Jun 13, 2020

POLAND — Ralph Davis, 91, died peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Inn at Walker Mill surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born March 23, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of George and Doris Weaver Davis.

Ralph was a graduate of South High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He served...

Thomas Mchugh Jr.

Thomas Mchugh Jr.

Jun 12, 2020

LONDON, Ohio — Thomas J. McHugh, 49, died Friday, June 12, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.

Tom was born Dec. 2, 1970, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas J. and Jane Burke McHugh.

He attended St. Christine School and was a 1989 graduate of Cardinal Mooney...

Teresa Flowers

Teresa Flowers

Jun 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN- Teresa Jeanette Flowers, 58, departed this world Thursday, June 11, 2020,  to enter into eternal peace with our Heavenly Father after a 7-month battle with brain cancer. Her family was by her side. Teresa was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Los Angeles, Calif., the  daughter of John and Jeanette Pizzuto, moving to Youngstown as a young child....

Rodney Eyster

Rodney Eyster

Jun 10, 2020

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Sadly, June 10, 2020, Rodney L. Eyster, 31, passed away at his father’s home in Apache Junction.

Rodney was born in Germany and came home to Ohio when he was 2. Rodney lived most of his life in and around Youngstown.

Rodney was smart, funny, handsome and so personable, and when...

William Basista

William Basista

Jun 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - William M. Basista, 93, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born April 9, 1927 in Campbell, Ohio, a son of the late Martin and Mary (Zets) Basista. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and attended Youngstown State University. He was...

Sydney Kern

Sydney Kern

Jun 6, 2020

CANFIELD — Sydney Alexis Kern, 19, passed away in her loving mother’s arms, surrounded by her adoring family, Saturday, June 6, 2020, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born Nov. 25, 2000, in Youngstown, to Sean and Dianna Vantell Kern.

Sydney attended Leonard Kirtz School.She was famous for being Justin Bieber’s biggest fan,...

Tiffany Bungard

Tiffany Bungard

Jun 3, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Tiffany Lynn Bungard, 49, died suddenly Wednesday morning at home of natural causes.

Tiffany was born October 17, 1970, in Louisville, the daughter of Greg Bungard and Ellen (Plecha) Smith. She was a 1988 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for various doctors as a phlebotomist. Tiffany is survived by her mother, Ellen...

Rita Cavalier

Rita Cavalier

May 31, 2020

BOARDMAN — Rita Cavalier, 77, of Boardman, died Sunday morning, May 31, 2020, at the Hospice House.

Rita was born April 14, 1943, in Brownsville, Pa., the daughter of Guiseppe and Terese Infantino Fanara.

She was a graduate of John A. Bashear High School in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cavalier was the director of the St. Christine...

Scott Saunders

Scott Saunders

May 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Scott D. Saunders, 48, died Saturday evening at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Scott was born July 27, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of the late Loretta Saunders. He was a 1989 graduate of Rayen High School and attended Crossroads Church.

Scott enjoyed spending time with his family, watching wrestling and going to...

Steven West

Steven West

May 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Steven P. West, 56, passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2020 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born October 11, 1963, in Cincinnati, a son of Albert and Joan (Goldsmith) West. Steve was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley, attended YSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He pursued a teaching career and tinkered...

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