Apr 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Andrew Joseph Sedlar, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.

Andrew was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Penowa, Pa., the son of Andrew H. and Anna Kapina Sedlar.

Andrew is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Novotny, whom he married on Sept. 10, 1960; daughter, Cynthia (Doug) Baker...

Apr 2, 2020

CANFIELD - James Edward Itts, 83, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020 at Hospice House. James, affectionately known as Jim, was born March 2, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Archie J. and Ruth E. (Wess) Itts. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School and earned his Bachelor of Education Degree from Youngstown State University. He...

Mar 31, 2020

STRUTHERS — Bernard Wilkens, 86, passed away in his home the morning of Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

He was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Youngstown, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951, and then Youngstown College with a degree in engineering.

He served in the Marine Corps for two years before having a successful career...

Mar 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen C. Balko died peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 6, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Feryo) Bindas. Helen loved to garden, especially flowers. She was a very active member of Holy Name Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild...

Mar 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Robert R. Litavetz, 86, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born in Youngstown, on Oct. 24, 1933, the son of John and Helen Mihalko Spin-Litavetz.

He graduated from South High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and he served his country in...

Mar 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Gloria Jean Smith, 77, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, after a short illness. Gloria was born July 9, 1942, in Youngstown, to Margaret-Hartman Reese (deceased) and Alvin E. Buehrle (deceased). Gloria worked at Valleycare Medical Center in Youngstown, where she worked in housekeeping, dietary as a cook and in the laundry department. She retired in 2005, leaving...

Mar 29, 2020

Youngstown-Robert R. Pasquale, 82, passed away Sunday morning at Austintown Healthcare Center.

Robert "Bob", was born on September 4, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Helen (Sklarsky) Pasquale.

He attended Chaney High School and after high school, he worked as a machinist at Wean United.

Robert enjoyed going to flea markets...

Mar 29, 2020

BOARDMAN — Raymond W. Brumert, 86, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at the Boardman campus of Select Specialty Hospital from natural causes.

Raymond was born Sept. 11, 1933, on the East Side of Youngstown, a son of Charles A. and Florence Hettle-Brumert.

After graduating from Youngstown East High School, Raymond entered the U.S....

Mar 28, 2020

POLAND — John M. French, 69, died suddenly Saturday of an apparent heart attack at his home.

John was born July 23, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Kenneth and Mary Pelini French.

John was a graduate of Ursuline High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University.

He...

Mar 24, 2020

STRUTHERS — John Robert “Bob” Thompson, Jr., 74, died Tuesday morning at Hospice House.

John Robert was born Jan. 16, 1946 in North Royalton, the son of John Robert and Isabelle Catherine Klein Thompson.

He worked maintenance at St. Dominic Church for 29 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Dominic Church and...

Mar 24, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Richard Allen, 93, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020, at Hospice House.

Richard was born April 1, 1926, in Youngstown, the son of Hershel and Helen Bussinger Allen.

He worked as an appliance service repairman for many years until retiring.

Richard enjoyed going to the casino and spending time...

Mar 23, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Eugene Thomas Strines, 79, died peacefully Monday evening at Hospice House surrounded by his family. Eugene was born Nov. 5, 1940 in Youngstown, the son of Kazimer and Leona (Moschella) Strines. He was a 1958 graduate of South High School. He worked as a tinner mill wright worker for Packard Electric for 31 years until retiring in...

Mar 23, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — John F. Pauschert, 66, died Monday morning, March 23, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

John was born Feb. 7, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of John and Carol Beardmore Pauschert.

John was a 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He started working in heavy duty truck and trailer parts with Trailmobile...

Mar 21, 2020

COLUMBIANA - Anthony Walter Roncone, 81, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 21, 2020, with his family at his side.

Anthony was born July 16, 1938, in Struthers, a son of Italian immigrants, Antonio and Florence LaLama Roncone.

He married the love of his life, Patricia Brahney, on Jan. 27, 1962; she passed...

Mar 20, 2020

SALEM - Rusty L. Russell, age 57, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Salem Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1962, in Alliance, a son of George and Delores (Brickner) Russell. Rusty was a welder for Winkle Industries for 27 years. He was an avid golfer and played in the Reserve Run golf league. He had...

Mar 19, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Parker McHenry, 86, died Thursday evening, March 19, 2020, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Parker was born May 13, 1933 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Edith Fagin McHenry.

Parker was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a member of its Hall of Fame. He then enrolled...

Mar 19, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Nicholas J. Cabuno, 90, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Masternick Memorial. He was born October 2, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of Andy and Elizabeth (Bovenzi) Cabuno. Nicholas was a 1949 graduate of Struthers High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer Struthers Fireman...

Mar 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Judith Ann DunLany, 77, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Judy was born Feb. 27, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of Dr. Joseph and Matilda Gaydos Kupec.

She attended YSU for her B.S. and Miami University for her M.S. in education, after which she taught in Youngstown...

Mar 19, 2020

NORTH JACKSON — Donald M. Thompson, 72, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Lewis Stokes Veterans Medical Center in Cleveland.

Donald was born Oct. 26, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Patricia Moran Thompson.

A graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, he later graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in...

Mar 18, 2020

BOARDMAN — Robert J. Dubec, 64, died Wednesday at Boardman Continuing Health Care.

Robert was born Nov. 24, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of George and Frances Gradski Dubec. He was a 1974 graduate of Boardman High School, later earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Science in Education from Youngstown State University, where he...