Dec 15, 2019

CANFIELD - Michael J. Layshock, 27, who passed away Sunday December 15, 2019 at his home. He was born March 16, 1992, in Youngstown, the son of Jay and Katie (O'Connor) Layshock. Michael attended Austintown Fitch High School. He was employed by MPW Industrial Services, where he was a technician. Michael enjoyed traveling and skate boarding. He was an avid...

Dec 12, 2019

STRUTHERS - M. Arlene Cramer, 85, passed away December 12, 2019.

Arlene was born January 17, 1934, in Lowellville, Ohio, a daughter of Svante "Swanee" and Aina Elizabeth (Anttila) Palomaki, and was a longtime area resident of Struthers. Arlene was a 1952 graduate of Poland High School, and she worked as a secretary at the Youngstown Sheet and...

Dec 11, 2019

CANFIELD - Geri Louise Bouslough, age 98, passed away on December 11, 2019, with her family by her side. She is at peace now with the Lord. Geri was born November 3, 1921, a daughter of Charles “Chick” and Grace (Robinson) Keller. Geri was a very young 98 years, and full of life. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Dec 10, 2019

NAPLES, Fla. — Thomas Terlesky, 77, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Naples, Fla., after a brief illness.

He was born Sept. 5, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of the late John Terlesky and Ethel Polovischak Terlesky.

Tom lived most of his life in Youngstown, moving to Naples upon his retirement.

He...

Dec 9, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Doreen Stewart Cercone, 64, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at UPMC Shadyside with her family by her side.

She was born Sept. 17, 1955, in Teaneck, N.J., a daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Chmura) Stewart.

Doreen graduated from Paramus Catholic High School. Her love of books allowed her to be...

Dec 8, 2019

COLUMBIANA - Edward Thomas White, 58, passed away Sunday evening at his home. He was born Feb. 9, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of the late William O. and Rosemary (Ritzo) White. Ed was head of maintenance for Waldon Management at Columbiana Manor. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing darts and bowling. Ed had a great love for his...

Dec 7, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN– Daniel J. Reduga, 56, passed away Dec. 7, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

In the words of his life partner, Joan Byrd, “It is with a shattered heart, that I announce the death of the love of my life, best friend, and life partner for close to 20 years.”

Danny was born May...

Dec 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Bernard “Ben” Philibin, 93, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ben was born June 18, 1926, in Youngstown, to Thomas and Mary Anderson Philibin.

He was a proud member of the Corner Boys, a group of lifelong friends from the corner of Warren and Hillman on the South...

Dec 6, 2019

NORTH LIMA — Mary Niddel, 84, died peacefully Friday afternoon, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born Dec. 1, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ambrose and Olga Bayluk Palace.

She was a graduate of South High School and spent her life as a dedicated wife and mother to...

Dec 4, 2019

POLAND — Brent S. Hendricks, 49, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loving family.

Brent was born Sept. 25, 1970, in Youngstown, a son of Danny L. and Judy Suhar Hendricks. He was a 1988 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to attend MCCTC, where he studied heating and...

Dec 1, 2019

DUBLIN — Nancy J. Antonoff Rosko, 84, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2019, at Sunrise of Dublin.

Nancy was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anton and Theresa Haus Antonoff.

She was a 1953 graduate of Chaney High School, where she was the head majorette. She was crowned West Side Queen in...

Nov 28, 2019

POLAND — Rose Marie Romano, 84, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. She left this earth peacefully from her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Hillsville, Pa., a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Rich Gasperoni.

Rose graduated from Bessemer High School. She worked at First Federal...

Nov 27, 2019

BOARDMAN — Sean Patrick Durkin, 49, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019.

He was born Dec. 30, 1969, in Youngstown.

Sean grew up on the West Side of Youngstown, attending St. Brendan School and Ursuline High School, where he was an honors student and athlete. He graduated from Ursuline in 1988 and went on to...

Nov 24, 2019

POLAND — Patricia E. “Patty” Kelty Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at the Hospice House, with her family by her side.

Patty was born June 26, 1947, the daughter of Robert J. and Eileen Shea Kelty.

She was proud to make Youngstown her home for her entire life. Whenever reminiscing Patty...

Nov 24, 2019

BOARDMAN — Barbara Ann Wise, 84, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Barbara was born April 14, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Robert and Lucille McMahan.

She was a graduate of Wilson High School where she met her late husband Russell A. Wise.

She was employed by...

Nov 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Marlene Bryant, 77, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Aug. 3, 1942, a daughter of the late Robert and Janet Young Adams.

Marlene was a 1960 graduate of South High School and received her secretarial associate’s degree from Youngstown University.

She worked...

Nov 21, 2019

BOARDMAN - Katherine "Eleanor" Hitter, 98, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Omni Manor. She was born November 25, 1920, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Welther) Theis. Katherine was the oldest daughter of nine children. She forfeited her high school years and living at home, to help support her younger siblings, with living and...

Nov 20, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN — Geraldine F. Cownden, 76, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Agnes Tomczak Daniszewski. Geraldine was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for General Electric for 41 years. She loved animals, especially her dogs. She enjoyed sewing, reading,...

Nov 19, 2019

AUSTINTOWN — Anita Jo Miller, 53, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Anita was born April 5, 1966, in Royal Oak, Mich., the daughter of John and Pauline Pugliesi Bielski.

She was a graduate of Berlin Center High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Anita was a homemaker who...

Nov 19, 2019

POLAND - Sophie "Judy" Pavlich, 94, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born October 28, 1925, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter Tom and Gabriella (Kolar) Bubanich. Sophie was a graduate of Rayen High School and worked at General Electric for 5 years before starting her family. She was a member of Holy Family...