Obituaries
Richard K. Clark
Jul 9, 2026
Richard K. Clark, 58, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown following a massive stroke.
Born October 4, 1967, in Youngstown, he was the son of William and Josephine (Myers) Clark and a 1986 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
At just 20 years old, Richard met the love of his life, Lisa Ratkowski,...
Carol Szymanski
Jul 4, 2026
NILES — Carol Szymanski passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 83, at Niles Way Assisted Living.
She was born July 21, 1942, in Youngstown, to Michael and Mildred Scaglione Benincasa.
A 1960 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, she went on to work in retail sales at Abraham’s Clothing Store and Strauss Department Store.
It was at the Abraham’s...
Thomas Klempay
Jun 3, 2026
CANFIELD - Thomas Klempay, age 93, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born on August 16, 1932, in the Lansingville area of Youngstown, he was the son of the late Andrew G. Sr. and Anastasia (Diersing) Klempay.
Thomas attended St. Matthias grade school and graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951. It was during these years that he...
Barbara J. “Barb” Baytos
Jul 6, 2026
BOARDMAN — Barbara J. “Barb” Baytos, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Hampton Woods.
Born May 22, 1951, in Youngstown, Barb was a daughter of Andrew Baytos and Elizabeth “Betty” Smyda Baytos.
A lifelong Boardman resident, she graduated from Boardman High School in 1969.
Barb was a hairdresser for over 30 years.Barb was an auctioneer and a cherished member of the knitting...
Cecilia Czopur
Jul 6, 2026
Austintown - A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10 AM Saturday, July 11, 2026, at St Blaise Parish in Joseph Church in Austintown, for Cecilia Czopur, 83, of Austintown who passed away Monday morning July 6, 2026, at Austinwoods Healthcare Center. Cecilia was born November 23, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Cecilia (Costello) Vossevell....
Gregory L. Wess
Jul 3, 2026
Austintown Twp. -- Gregory L. Wess, 65, of Austintown passed away early Friday morning, July 3, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown following complications from surgery. Greg was born April 23, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of the late Louis and Mary Dolores (Plummer) Wess and was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in the Catholic faith...
Bernadette Darlene Jones
Jul 3, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Bernadette Darlene Jones passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by family and friends.
Bernadette was born Nov. 14, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of Bernard and Sylvia Yannucci McBride.
Bernadette graduated from The Rayen High School in 1962 and worked as a retail manager at Minnesota Fabrics and Hancock Fabrics.
She served...
Thomas Stephen Bero
Jul 1, 2026
POLAND - Thomas Steven Bero, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on April 11, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth "Betty" Bero.
He was a 1967 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, where he participated in basketball and track...
Nancy L. Schulz
Jun 29, 2026
CANFIELD - Nancy L. Schulz, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 in Canfield, Ohio.
Born on June 20, 1942, she was a brilliant, independent, and hardworking woman who lived life entirely on her own terms.
Nancy was a proud graduate of Youngstown State University, earning her Bachelor's degree magna cum laude in 1980 with a dual major in accounting...
Nick J. D'Errico
Jun 28, 2026
Canfield - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Saturday, July 11, 2026, for Nick J. D'Errico, 89, of Canfield, formerly of Austintown, who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 28, 2026, with his beloved wife Doris by his side.
Nick was born on December 13, 1936, in Niles, Ohio, the...
John J. Savarise
Jun 27, 2026
POLAND — John Joseph “JJ” Savarise, 80, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 27, 2026.
JJ was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Lackawanna, New York, a son of John and Melly Pitillo Savarise.
He proudly served his country as a U.S. Naval veteran and was a dedicated member of American Legion Post 15.
JJ spent the majority of his career at the...
Charles A. Palmer Jr. "Chuck"
Jun 25, 2026
NORTH LIMA - Charles A. Palmer Jr. “Chuck”, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on June 25th, 2026.
Chuck was born on September 2, 1952, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Mary Palmer. He graduated from New Castle High School with the Class of 1970, where he developed the strong work ethic, humility, and integrity...
Elizabeth M. Franklin
Jun 25, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Elizabeth M. Franklin, 86, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Victoria House Assisted Living.
Betty was born January 21, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kral Pavlick. She was raised in Austintown and graduated from Fitch High School in 1958.
Betty's sweet, caring nature afforded her many friends throughout her life....
Wayne C. Noday
Jun 24, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Wayne C. Noday passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was born on July 15, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Alfred Carmen Noday and Isabel Mary Noday, née Rondinelli.
Wayne graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1971 and went on to have a career as a relief man at General Motors....
Kay Marlene Leonhart
Jun 24, 2026
Canfield- Funeral services will be held Noon, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Higgins Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel for Kay Marlene Leonhart, 74, of Canfield who passed away Wednesday evening, June 24, 2026, at her home.
Kay was born July 22, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Harold E. and Georgetta (Whittaker) Leonhart. She was a lifelong...
Gary R. Hartman
Jun 21, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Gary R. Hartman, age 68, passed away June 21, 2026. Born on May 15, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jerald and Lucille Becker Hartman. Gary was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Gary graduated from Canfield High School and devoted much of his life to his work as an assembler at General Motors. He...
Brenda Lee Eshelman
Jun 21, 2026
Youngstown -- Brenda Lee Eshelman, 68, of Youngstown passed away Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Brenda was born June 9, 1958 in Teledo, Ohio the daughter of Doc and Betty Atkins. She was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School, class of 1976. Brenda worked in the Housekeeping department of St. Elizabeth / Mercy...
Helen Krispinsky
Jun 17, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Helen Dulay Krispinsky, 97, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026.
Helen was born November 20, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Susanna Dulay.She was a lifelong member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown. In her early years, she worked for the General Electric Youngstown...
Thurl Francis Cain
Jun 14, 2026
Thurl Cain, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on May 12, 1948, to Idris Lorrain Cain, Thurl was a lifelong resident of Austintown, Ohio. He dedicated himself to his family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience. After graduating high school, Thurl...
Barbara F. Higgins
Jun 13, 2026
POLAND — Barbara Frances Higgins, 91, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Inn at Poland Way.
Born Nov. 1, 1934, in Youngstown, she was raised on the city’s South Side by her mother, Emma Scheetz Ockerman, alongside her older brother, William.
Barbara credited her extended family for helping make possible her education at St. Patrick Elementary and Ursuline High School,...
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