Obituaries
Paul A. Sodeman
Jul 30, 2025
STRUTHERS - Paul A. Sodeman, 78, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at home.
He was born April 12, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Harold and Ruth Thompson Sodeman.
Paul was a graduate of Struthers High School and attended Youngstown State University. He graduated from the Ohio State Patrol Academy, and was appointed as State Trooper where he worked for 25...
Helen Marie Reardon Verdream
Jul 29, 2025
CANFIELD – Helen Marie Reardon Verdream, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born on June 8, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of John B. Reardon Sr. and Ella (Cannon) Reardon. Helen was a proud 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School and went on to study business at...
Irene Mills
Jul 26, 2025
AUSTINTOWN — Irene Mills passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 99, at Briarfield Place.
She was born Sept. 12, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Samuel Parfenchuk and the former Mary Panko.
A graduate of Wilson High School, Irene worked in the Title Department at Dollar Bank and previously at The Vindicator in Classified Ads.
Irene was a passionate...
Kathleen E. Allen
Jul 26, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Kathleen E. Allen, 82, after spending precious moments with her loved ones, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with her loving daughters by her side.
Kathleen was born on September 7, 1942 in Youngstown, OH, to the late George B. Kesner and Marcella Holleran Kesner. She graduated from Mooney High School in 1961. Shortly after high school,...
Robert Ralph Bell
Jul 22, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Robert Ralph Bell, 62, died on July 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Bob was born on August 21, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of Frank Patrick Bell and the former Sandra Jean Genova.
He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Bob served as a police officer at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was an...
Raymond C. Miller
Jul 21, 2025
MENTOR — Raymond C. Miller, 88, formerly of Diamond, peacefully entered into eternity to the outstretched arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 21, 2025.
Ray was born Feb. 10, 1937, in the Bronx, New York. He was adopted and raised by his loving parents, the late Edward and Bertha Maffit Miller of Uniontown, Pa.
Ray was a...
Joseph B. Davies
Jul 20, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Davies, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2025, at Hospice House after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio (November 6, 1945), to Joseph and Dolly Davies.
Known as “Bart” to all who knew him, in his youth he moved with his parents to Garrettsville, Oh. to establish a family farm. Later in...
Janice Vasko
Jul 20, 2025
AUSTINTOWN - Janice Vasko, 83, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Austintown.
Born on December 22, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Ladonna Mentzer Molnar.
Janice dedicated her life to her family, becoming a guiding light and a source of unwavering support for those she loved.Janice was a 1960 graduate of South High School. She...
Arlene DeChellis
Jul 19, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Arlene DeChellis, born on August 22, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025.
She was the beloved daughter of Paul Pasquale and Eda Leopardi Pasquale.
A proud graduate and valedictorian of Struthers High School Class of 1957, she went on to attend Penn Ohio College. On September 6, 1958, she married the love of her life,...
Karen G. Micco
Jul 18, 2025
YOUNGSTOWN - Karen G. Micco, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Youngstown.
She was born on September 28, 1964, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Donald Mulholland and Linda (Adair) Nevis.
She was a proud 1982 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School.
Karen spent many years working...
Tony Fuentes
Jul 15, 2025
Tony Fuentes, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his daughters on July 15, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on June 13, 1934, Tony’s life was defined by love, courage, and deep devotion to his family. At just 17 years old, he made the bold decision to...
Donald "Main" Coppola
Jul 15, 2025
STRUTHERS - Donald "Main" Coppola, 77, died July 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, surrounded by his family.
Born on December 9, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Louis and Margaret Bakalar Coppola.
A graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1966, Donald went on to serve his country honorably as a veteran of the United States Army...
Margaret A. McBride
Jul 14, 2025
CANFIELD - Margaret A. "Peggy" McBride, 93, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at The Inn at Ironwood.
Peggy was born on February 12, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Fred J. Freisen and Dorothy M. O'Brien Freisen. She attended St. Dominic Grade School and Ursuline High School, graduating in the class of 1950.
At just 16 years old, Peggy began...
Frank S. Masluk
Jul 14, 2025
Boardman, OH - Frank S. Masluk, 86, a man whose life was defined by love, family, and unwavering dedication, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and boundless devotion.
Frank was born on November 17, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Frank S. & Irene (Mlynarski) Masluk. Frank’s life was anchored...
Virginia DeChellis
Jul 12, 2025
GIRARD — It is with a saddened heart that I am announcing the passing of my mother, Virginia DeChellis, formerly Virginia Pacella, also known to many people who knew her as a sweet, so cute, good-hearted person, and a beautiful woman inside and out.
Born Aug. 6, 1939, in Pacentro, Italy, Virginia would put a smile on everyone’s face that she...
Barbara Jean Wittkugle
Jul 12, 2025
STRUTHERS — Barbara Jean Wittkugle, 94, died peacefully, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born Oct. 5, 1930, a daughter of Meally Rich and the former Madeline Naples.A graduate of The Rayen High School, Barbara dedicated much of her time to her community. This was evident in her volunteer work at St. Elizabeth Hospital and North Side Hospital,...
Toni Ann Dean
Jul 12, 2025
BROOKFIELD - Toni Ann (Ferlaino) Dean, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Toni was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on September 29, 1954 to loving parents Anthony M Ferlaino Sr. and Anna (Trivelli) Ferlaino.
She graduated from Cardinal Mooney Highschool in 1973. Toni attended Cuyahoga Community College and Youngstown State University. Spending most of her working...
William A. Anderson
Jul 12, 2025
CANFIELD - William A. Anderson, 77, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the Windsor House at Canfield.
He was born on May 2, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Leroy Anderson and the former Twila Johnson.
Bill began his career at General Motors in 1970, where he devoted 37 years.
Bill graduated from South High School and furthered his education...
Dorothy J. Mann
Jul 10, 2025
ZANESVILLE - Dorothy J. Mann, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, in Zanesville, Ohio.
Dorothy was born on December 7, 1931, in Pricetown, Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth (Davies) Goodman.
She graduated from Newton Falls High School, class of 1949. Shortly after high school, she met the love of her life, John Mann, and they were married on February...
Phyllis Caruso
Jul 10, 2025
CAMPBELL - Phyllis Caruso, 75, passed away on July 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.
Born on August 18, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Pauline Scarsella Renaldy.
Phyllis dedicated her life to education and the service of others. She worked as a teacher for the Youngstown City Schools for over 30 years, a career that brought her...
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