Obituaries
Norma J. Schlosser
Nov 7, 2026
BOARDMAN - Norma Jean Schlosser passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Continuing Health Care in Boardman.
She was born on Feb. 10, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of James A. Gentile and Irene M. Lesko.
Norma was a 1962 graduate of Chaney High School and worked as a school bus driver for Kettering City Schools for 22 years.
She is survived...
Helen Patricia DePascale
Nov 4, 2026
Helen Patricia DePascale, age 69, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2026 at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.
Helen was born September 8, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Gerald (Chico) & Marie (Tizzy O'Connor) DePascale. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Cardinal Mooney, class of 1975, and went on...
Lenore Marie Jones
Nov 4, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - Lenore Marie Jones, age 76, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2026.
Born on November 21, 1949, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Edward Laughlin and Mildred née Schaefer.
A graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, Class of 1968, Lenore dedicated her professional life to the Trust Department at Dollar Bank, which later became PNC.
She was a...
Jean H. McBride
Nov 3, 2026
Boardman ...... A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at St. Dominic Church for Jean H. McBride, 87, of Boardman, who passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Jean was born April 2, 1939, in Cleveland, the daughter of Robert J. and Agnes (Donohue)...
Terry "Bertha" Hunter
Oct 28, 2026
AUSTINTOWN- Terry Hunter passed away on October 28, 2026, at Briarfield Manor. She was born on June 4, 1949, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Frederick and Bertha (Benz) Rehfuss. Terry was a 1967 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She worked as a Direct Care Professional for Siffrin Homes, where she lovingly cared for her best buddy, Joey. Throughout her life,...
Elaine Linert
Oct 28, 2026
Youngstown- Elaine Rose Linert, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 14, 1945, to her parents, James and Ethel Mae (Booth) Burns, in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from Fitch High School in 1963. Elaine married her husband, Stanley Linert, on May 8, 1965. Elaine was a...
James "JD" R. Davis
Oct 26, 2026
NORTH JACKSON - James "JD" R. Davis, 80, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Mercy Health - Austintown Medical Center.
JD was born July 29, 1946, in North Jackson, a son of the late Vernon and Pauline Platt Davis.
He graduated from Jackson-Milton High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
JD worked for the Ohio Turnpike as...
Judy A. Prosen
Oct 24, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Judy A. Prosen, 79, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley.
She was born on Feb. 22, 1947, in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of Pete and Anna Matish Plivelich.
Judy was a hairdresser by trade and chose to be a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Christine Church.
Her husband, Joseph E. Prosen, whom she married...
Richard J. Coradini
Oct 21, 2026
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Richard J. Coradini, affectionately known as Rick and uncle Ricky, passed away on October 21, 2026.
Rick was born on July 2, 1969, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard Coradini and the former Josephine “Ginger” Perry.
He was a 1987 graduate of Girard High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Youngstown State University.
Rick was...
Rosemarie Coletta
Oct 18, 2026
COLUMBUS - Rosemarie Coletta passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 82.Rose was born on July 18, 1944, in Youngstown.Rose, a familiar face at Woodside Hospital, where she took care of their housekeeping. She inspired those who knew her with her unwavering passion for crafts, particularly knitting and crocheting.Rose also enjoyed bowling. Above all, Rose had a...
Paul A. Hollis
Oct 17, 2026
POLAND - Paul Alan Hollis, 78, passed away on October 17, 2026, leaving behind a family who will deeply miss his laughter, generosity, and unmistakable sense of humor.
Born on May 29, 1948, to Harold and Jean Hollis,
Paul served his country in the United States Navy as a Signalman during the Vietnam war and was a member of American...
Marilyn K. Hixson
Oct 16, 2026
BOARDMAN - Marilyn K. Hixson, 93, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on October 16th, 2026. Marilyn was born in 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Oliver R. Krick and Evelyn Grace (Nichol) Krick. She grew up in Fairmont, West Virginia, and graduated from Fairmont West High School. Marilyn attended Fairmont State University, where she made lifelong...
Robin Wesley Parks
Oct 16, 2026
CANFIELD - With profound love and heartfelt sorrow, we remember Robin W. Parks, age 69, who passed away peacefully at his home on October 16, 2026.
Home was Robin's cherished sanctuary, his place of comfort and peace where life's simplest moments often meant the most. Though his passing leaves an immeasurable emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him,...
Robert William Joshua
Oct 15, 2026
BOARDMAN — Robert William Joshua, 62, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
He was born March 9, 1964, in Youngstown, the only child of his loving parents.
His father tragically died at the age of 26 in 1971 while defending a friend at a local West Side establishment. Following this devastating loss, young Robert and his mother courageously...
Eric A. Hogan
Oct 14, 2026
AUSTINTOWN - Eric A. Hogan "Hoagie", departed this world peacefully from his home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 60. Eric was born September 18, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Raymond and Linda Kern Hogan; grandson of the late Carl and Helen (Swink) Kern.
After serving honorably in the United States Army from November...
Pat Koontz
Oct 11, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - Patrick Joseph Koontz, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. Pat was born on May 31, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, the second-oldest son of the late Albert and Delores (Grady) Koontz. A lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, he graduated from Chaney High School in 1971.
Affectionately...
William Robert Jordan
Oct 10, 2026
Boardman –William Robert Jordan, 81 of Boardman passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, in the loving care of Hospice House in Poland. Bill was born on May 25, 1945, in Salem, Ohio and is the son of the late William P. and Ruth (Gregory) Jordan. He was a 1963 graduate of East Palestine High School and received his bachelor’s...
Mary Ann Rezek
Oct 9, 2026
NORTH JACKSON - Mary Ann Rezek, 91, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Antonine Village.
She was born on July 26, 1935, in Erie, Pa., and grew up on the North Side of Youngstown.
She attended St. Edward Elementary School and Ursuline High School.
On June 6, 1959, Mary Ann married Richard Rezek Sr. Together, they settled in Boardman, where...
James Edward Fortnat
Oct 9, 2026
YOUNGSTOWN - James Edward Fortnat, 89, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at his home.
Jim was born on May 17, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of John "Jack" Fortnat and the former Jesse M. Clemens.
He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School in 1954 and went on to dedicate his career to plumbing, serving as a...
Julianne "Boo Boo" Dudash
Oct 5, 2026
CANFIELD - Julianne "Boo Boo" Dudash, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2026.
She was born on July 17, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Julius and Julia Eszenyi Tofil.
From the day she was born, Julianne was special: the baby of the family arriving six months after her Dad's passing. She was nicknamed "Boo...
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