Apr 25, 2020

BOARDMAN — Lena “Lee” Houser, 95, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown. Lee was born on Dec. 19, 1924, to Alphonso and Maria Mossa Perfetto, who immigrated from Rotello, Italy, a region of Molise. She met, fell in love, and married Robert Houser on Nov. 8, 1951,...

Apr 23, 2020

NORTH JACKSON — Diane M. Wilson, 67, went home to the Lord, Thursday, April 23, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Born March 20, 1953, in Warren, and raised in Niles, Diane, the daughter of the late Patrick and Yolanda VeriMasciangelo, was a 1971 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Warren....

Apr 22, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Bill” D. O’Neil, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on Oct. 26, 1931, in Youngstown, to parents John and Cecelia O’Neil. He was a lifelong Youngstown resident.

Bill was a graduate of Rayen High School class of 1949 and quickly went...

Apr 20, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Georgia R. Grimm, 93, passed away at 4:04 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at Humility House in Austintown. Daughter of the late Harold and Georgia R. Poulaillon, Georgia was born Oct. 21, 1926, in Bloomington, Ill. She married the late William O. “Bill” Grimm Sr. on Jan. 11, 1947. Georgia and her beloved husband, Bill, were avid...

Apr 20, 2020

CANFIELD — Dr. Sudershan Garg, 81, a prominent hematologist and oncologist in the Mahoning Valley area, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, Monday, April 20, 2020. Dr. Garg, a remarkable man of immense character and a heart of gold, dedicated his life to his family, friends, the wider Youngstown community and to his countless patients, all...

Apr 19, 2020

BOARDMAN — Corinne Ramm, 84, died suddenly Sunday evening, April 19, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Corinne was born May 4, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Harlan and Reba Scarborough Newlin.

After graduating from Liberty High School, she attended Kent State University, where she majored in art. She then began her working career...

Apr 18, 2020

Berlin Center - Keith Rosier, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 18th, surrounded by his family at his home, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born March 16, 1938 in Weston, West Virginia, to the late Dallas and Mary Rosier. The family moved to Ohio in 1950.

He was a 1957 graduate of...

Apr 18, 2020

POLAND — Elizabeth M. Melia, 84, passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown, April 18, 2020. She is now with her daughter Linda, walking hand-in-hand in Heaven with her and the Lord.

She was born June 13, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Mark and Eleanor Wiesgerber Herceg.

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Apr 17, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Constance Marie Iaconis, 85, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, in Youngstown.

She was the daughter of Sam and Rose Lepore Traino, and was affectionately called Connie.

Connie was a 1953 graduate of Chaney High School, and a graduate of the Youngstown Cosmetology School. She worked from her home so she could enjoy...

Apr 17, 2020

BOARDMAN — Jennie Walcott, 97, passed away peacefully into eternal life Friday, April 17, 2020.

Jennie was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Lisbon, the daughter of European immigrants Mary and John Nevinsky.

Jennie graduated from South High School where she met the love of her life, William “Bill” Walcott. They married April 15, 1943.

Apr 16, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald Paul Skowron, 75, picked up his wings Thursday, April 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ron was born March 30, 1945, in Youngstown, to Joseph and Stella Bush Skowron. He was the youngest of 12 children.

Ron graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1963 and later earned his Associate Degree...

Apr 14, 2020

BOARDMAN — Richard F. Tkach, 88, died at Shepherd of the Valley, Boardman, April 14, 2020, where he resided and blossomed for the past year and a half. Despite the lockdown, he contracted the novel coronavirus.

Richard was born in Youngstown. He spent his childhood in Campbell and later moved back to Youngstown. It was here, he...

Apr 14, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — George William Franklin, 83, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 14, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was born March 22, 1937, the son of George and Ida Conway Franklin Cox. George was raised on the South Side of Youngstown. He attended St. Patrick’s grade school, where he was an altar...

Apr 14, 2020

POLAND — Elsie Celeste Silveira, 94, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in North Lima, Ohio. Loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Taunton, MA., a daughter of Joseph M. and Ursula “Lucy” Pimental Perry. Elsie was a graduate of Taunton High School. She was employed in sales by Reed and Barton Silversmith. In later...

Apr 13, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - On Monday, April 13, Patricia Hale left this earthly life to begin her eternal life with her Lord and Savior. Patricia was 86 years old. She was born May 30, 1933 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late David and Helen (Price) Mills. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Diana Jones of Austintown; four grandchildren, John (Deena) Jones,...

Apr 13, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Colleen G. Ribarich, 98, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Warren, a daughter of the late George and Alene McCaslin.

Colleen was a lifelong area resident who graduated from Warren G Harding...

Apr 12, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Shirley Joanne Kalinay, 81, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Vincent and Anna Palenchar Stunja.

She was a 1956 graduate of German Township High School in McClellandtown, Pa.

Shirley was a member of St. Christine...

Apr 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Alyce Rose Slivochka, 78, died Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020, at Brookdale Assistant Living Austintown.

Alyce was born Nov. 9, 1941, in DuBois, Pa., the daughter of William and Marguerite Burkes Terlinski.

She received her RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa., and her B.S. degree in nursing from YSU....

Apr 11, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Teresa M. Coleman, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 11, 2020, after a brief illness at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Teresa, daughter of Frank and Genevieve Berry Ferranti, was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Youngstown.

After graduating from South High School in 1945, Teresa attended and graduated from St. Elizabeth...

Apr 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernest “Ernie” Formichelli, 67, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, following a one-year battle with cancer.

Ernie was born Aug. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Peter and Irene Leone Formichelli.

He was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and in 1976, he graduated from Youngstown State University with a...