Oct 29, 2019

MINERAL RIDGE — Richard “Dick” T. Conroy, 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

Dick was born July 16, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Richard J. and Kathryn E. Mentges Conroy.

He graduated from Chaney High School in 1965 and earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Youngstown State University.

Oct 28, 2019

MACEDONIA - Paul N. McCollum, 83, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019 at Avenue of Macedonia. Paul was born January 26, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Ann (Sellers) McCollum. He was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School. He received a BA Degree in Psychology and a MA Degree in Counseling from YSU and...

Oct 25, 2019

SARASOTA - Ronald B. Sanders, 87, died peacefully Friday evening at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland surrounded by his family. Ronald was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the son of Walter and Ruth (Clifton) Sanders. He was a graduate of St. Mary of the Mount High School in Pittsburgh and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from...

Oct 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher J. Moffo Sr., 58, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley.

He was born Dec. 21, 1960, in Youngstown.

Christopher is survived by his mother, Patsy Moffo; his wife, Tammy Hogan Moffo; his children, William Hogan, Dana Nail, and Christopher J. Moffo Jr.; two brothers, Anthony Moffo...

Oct 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN - Zeno Joseph Foley, 87, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born March 25, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of Alphonsus and Margaretta McCurdy Foley.

He attended Sacred Heart High School in Salem, Oregon. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served in...

Oct 17, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN - Raymond A. Seidita, 68, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at his residence. He was born January 11, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Helen (Strichek) Seidita. Raymond was a 1969 graduate of Wilson High School and attended Youngstown State. He played football at Wilson and at Y.S.U. He was a Youngstown Fire Fighter for...

Oct 11, 2019

James J Connor, 76, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. Jim was born May 12, 1943, in Revere, Massachusetts, the son of the late Christine (DiRosa) Connor. Jim came to this area with his mother at an early age. He was raised in the area by his mother and father, Ralph W. Connor. Jim served...

Oct 9, 2019

BOARDMAN — Robert Thompson, 74, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 27, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Robert A. and Elsie M. Maurer Thompson.

After graduating from Wilson High School, Robert earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. While at Youngstown State, he played on...

Oct 9, 2019

BOARDMAN — Ann C. Patella, 90, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Oct. 9, 2019, at Briarfield Manor, surrounded by her family.

She was born Jan. 26, 1929, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Gabriel and Adeline DeBonaventura DiLorenzo.

Ann was a graduate of New Castle High School. She devoted her time to her family, who...

Oct 7, 2019

Florence Lucille Lupo, 94, passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born February 22, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Fabey) Zoltowski. Florence devoted her time to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who were the center of her life. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, Sunday dinners with her family, and...

Oct 5, 2019

Youngstown - John J. Thurik, Jr., 44, died unexpectedly Saturday at his residence, October 5, 2019.

John was born July 2, 1975 in Youngstown, a son of John J. and Patricia (Campbell) Thurik, Sr.  He attended Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to trade school after that. John was an ASE certified Mechanic for over 20 years...

Oct 4, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — Richard J. Pachell Sr., 87, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Oct. 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend Concetta (Connie) Pachell, whom he married May 5, 1956, and who died Dec. 17, 2017.

Richard was born May 7,...

Oct 3, 2019

BOARDMAN — Maria Theressa Mazzone DeLuca, 89, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Maria, affectionately known as Theressa, was born Aug. 28, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Novella Ruzzo Mazzone.

She graduated from Lowellville High School in 1948. Maria worked at Armour Meat Packing until 1956....

Oct 2, 2019

Doris Emma Bindel, 87, passed away October 2, 2019 at Hospice House. She was born February 24, 1932, in Struthers, a daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Anker) Bindel. Doris was a 1949 graduate of Struthers High School.  She was employed by Village Pharmacy as a drug clerk for 65 years. She was a member of Christ Our...

Oct 1, 2019

Clinton C. McIntyre, 45, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday October 1, 2019. Clinton was born June 4, 1974, in Warren, a son of James C. and Christine (Ciapala) McIntyre, Sr. He was a 1992 graduate of Chippewa Valley High School in Clinton Township, MI. Clinton was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 213, where he also was...

Sep 29, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN -- Robert Susott, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born Aug. 3, 1947, in Evansville, Ind., the son of Carl A. "Duke" and Irma C. (Freyling) Susott.

Bob attended Elberfeld High School in Indiana and was a member of the last graduating...

Sep 29, 2019

POLAND — Mrs. Angela M. Finamore, 70, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2019, at Hospice House, after a long and heroic battle with illness. She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.

Angie was born May 27, 1949, in Austria, the daughter of Croatian parents, Tadija and Janja Ragus Markota.

She...

Sep 28, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — Michael Liposchak Jr., 82, died Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic after fighting a long illness.

Michael was born April 25, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Judith Dubois Liposchak Sr.

He was a 1956 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Kent State University and Youngstown...

Sep 28, 2019

POLAND — Joan Eileen (Stipanich) Goodin, 81, passed peacefully at her home Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Joan was born March 29, 1938, in Bessemer, Pa., the daughter of John and Olga (Brentin) Stipanich.

She was a graduate of Bessemer High School. She then worked at AT&T as an operator before...

Sep 28, 2019

POLAND — Sandra J. Bell, 86, passed away Saturday afternoon, Sept. 28, 2019, at Masternick Memorial nursing home.

She was born June 25, 1933, the daughter of Ralph and Emma Gentile Genova.

She attended Struthers High School and was a homemaker.

Sandra loved her family more than anything, especially her 16 grandchildren; and...