Obituaries
Joseph P. Majzik
Mar 20, 2024
Joseph P. Majzik, 75, peacefully passed away at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Flavia Doumont Majzik.Education played a significant role in Joseph's life as he graduated from The Rayen School in 1966 and further pursued higher education at Youngstown State University. His affiliation with the Sigma...
Dorothy Ballish
Mar 18, 2024
CANFIELD — Dorothy Ballish, 96, died Tuesday, March 18, 2024, at Windsor House of Canfield.
Dorothy, affectionately known as “Dot,” was born Nov. 27, 1927, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of Alex and Lucille Mileski Napieroski.
Dot attended the Shenango Valley commercial school, where she received her secretarial certificate. She then married the late Paul Jerome Ballish on April 30, 1960, and...
David LeRoy Schnitz
Mar 17, 2024
David LeRoy Schnitz, 68, passed away on March 17, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
He was born on February 1, 1956 in Huntington, Indiana.David graduated from Elgin High School in Elgin, IL. He was a skilled machinist throughout his career. David found joy in the simple pleasures of life; whether it was watching TV in his favorite chair, fishing by the...
Charles Gabig Jr.
Mar 16, 2024
Charles Gabig Jr., 84, passed away at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1940, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his kindness and love for his family.In addition to his career achievements, Charles proudly served in the United States Army, demonstrating his commitment to his country. Charles was a retired city...
Michael A. Rossi
Mar 15, 2024
Michael A. Rossi, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away at his home on March 15, 2024. He was born in Youngstown to Victoria and the late Mark Rossi on April 21, 1974.He was a proud 1992 graduate of Canfield High School and later pursued his interest in marketing, earning a bachelor's degree from YSU. He worked for Allied-Gator,...
Rose Jeswald
Mar 14, 2024
AUSTINTOWN — Rose Anita Jeswald, 91, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, March 14, 2024.
She was born Oct. 13, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of George and Blanche Bycraft Houser.
Rose was a 1950 graduate of Chaney High School. She married the love of her life, James E. Jeswald, on May 15, 1954.
Throughout her years, Rose was a charter member beacon of...
Evelyn Pantalone Davis
Mar 13, 2024
Evelyn Pantalone Davis, 92, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on March 13, 2024. She was the heart of her family and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.Born on January 18, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Stigliano Pantalone.Evelyn's life was marked by dedication to her...
JoAnn Hamrick
Mar 12, 2024
JoAnn Hamrick, 87, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Humility House.
JoAnn was born Nov. 29, 1936, in North Jackson, the daughter of Merl Bletso and Winifred Sarsfield Bletso.
JoAnn led a fulfilling life dedicated to caring for others. She worked as a ward clerk at St. Elizabeth Hospital for an admirable 25 years, touching the lives of countless patients and...
Mark S. Schaefer
Mar 11, 2024
Mark S. Schaefer, 74, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence.
He was born March 5, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of John and Aletha Eggert Schaefer.
Mark graduated from Springfield High School in 1968. He then attended Cleveland State University. He furthered his academic endeavors by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown State University.
Mark was a lifelong...
Paul Nicholas
Mar 10, 2024
POLAND - Paul Daniel Nicholas, 80, passed away on March 10, 2024.Paul was born on November 2, 1943, in a Ukrainian household in Youngstown, the son of thelate Walter and Mary Nicholas, he was a lifelong area resident.He enjoyed many things. Among them were Belleria pizza and wedding soup, eating poachedeggs and wheat toast at Thano’s restaurant, the TV show...
Theresa R. Kulifay
Mar 10, 2024
POLAND - Theresa R. Kulifay, 88, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.Theresa was born May 6, 1935, in Leetonia, the daughter of Samuel and Marietta Coccari Ferry. She dedicated 26 years of her life as the head cook for the Poland School before retiring. Theresa's love for cooking extended beyond her professional life as she...
Emma Scharsu
Mar 9, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Emma L. Scharsu, 98, died peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024 at The Aventura Humility House surrounded by her loving family.
Emma was born Aug. 2, 1925, in Grove City, PA, the daughter of John and Mary (Briggs) Breese.
She was a 1943 graduate of Grove City High School and after graduation she worked at The Cooper Bessemer Corporation of Grove...
Angela C. Ferraro
Mar 8, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Angela C. Simone Ferraro, 89, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.
She was born March 11, 1934, in Steubenville, the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Carapellotti Simone.
Angela was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Steubenville. After graduation, she became the first x-ray student to enroll in the school of radiology at Ohio Valley Hospital...
Jo-Ann Rocci
Mar 4, 2024
Jo-Ann Rocci, 79, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, with her children and grandchildren honorably by her side, after a valiant struggle with heart and kidney disease.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Anthony J. Rocci, to whom she was married for 54 years.
Fondly known as the family matriarch, Jo-Ann truly was one of a kind. She graduated from...
Wilbur C. Wilson
Mar 4, 2024
NORTH JACKSON - Wilbur C. Wilson, 75, died peacefully March 4, 2024 at home with his family by his side.He was born on July 23, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of the late Wilbur O. and Beatrice (Boerio) Wilson.Wilbur graduated from Jackson Milton High School in 1967.His career began on the van assembly line at General Motors, where he poured...
Dorothy Louise Stacy
Feb 28, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Dorothy Louise Stacy passed away Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland.
She was born in Youngstown, June 3, 1948, to the late Hugh Edwin Stacy and Helen Yerian Stacy Vogelsang.
Dorothy was a 1966 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in addition to a bachelor’s degree in medical technology...
Deborah A. Copploe
Feb 28, 2024
POLAND - Deborah A. Copploe, 66, passed away peacefully on February 28 at the Hospice House.
She was born on June 13, 1957, a daughter of Anna Mae and Michael Zoldak.
Deborah was a 1975 graduate of Wilson High School.
Deborah was known for her unwavering dedication to early childhood development, having worked at Goddard School with passion and commitment. Her love for...
Gene A. Boccia
Feb 27, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Gene A. Boccia, 78, died on February 27, 2024. He was born on June of 7, 1945 in Seattle, WA, a son of Ralph and Carmel Boccia. After the war, Gene's family came back to the Youngstown area where they resided on the West Side. Gene graduated from Chaney High School and went to Youngstown State University, Kent State...
James Moran
Feb 27, 2024
POLAND - James Moran, 79, died on February 27, 2024.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 30, 1945, a son of Joseph and Isabel (Conley) Moran.
After graduating from Ursuline High School in 1963, James went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Penn-Ohio College. His work as a data processing supervisor for Youngstown Sheet and Tube spanned through two...
Brenda Dull
Feb 26, 2024
NEW SPRINGFIELD - Brenda M. Dull, 72, peacefully passed away in her home on the morning of February 26th, 2024, after bravely facing a brief illness with cancer.
She was born on November 1, 1951, the daughter of Mina (Valentine) Burkey and Theodore Burkey.
Brenda was a graduate of Springfield Local High School. She was also a lifelong member of Petersburg Presbyterian...
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