Obituaries
Fr. Stephen E. Popovich
Jan 14, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN — Father Stephen E. Popovich, 69, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family and private-duty nurses.
He was born Nov. 24, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Charles and Pauline Smith Popovich. Father Steve attended St. Matthias grade school, where he was a server and lector. He grew up loving fishing, baseball and delivering the newspaper. After...
Walter William Foltz
Jan 12, 2024
Austintown - Walter William Foltz, 83, died Friday January 12, 2024, following an extended illness of lung cancer. Walter was born on January 11, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Frank and Flavia (Leget) Foltz. Upon graduating from Chaney High School in 1960, he entered the U.S. Air Force and served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966. He...
T. Gordon Welsh
Jan 11, 2024
BOARDMAN — T. Gordon Welsh, 87, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, following a brief illness.
Gordon was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Charles P. and Gertrude Poppineau Welsh. He attended St. Patrick Elementary School and Ursuline High School, graduating in 1954. While at Ursuline, he was a member of the drama club, glee club and...
Lillian B. Kelly
Jan 11, 2024
On January 11, 2024, Lillian B. Kelly passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her son's home in Little River, SC.
Born in Pensacola, Fl on January 14, 1939 to Edward Fischer and Margaret McDonough Fischer, she grew up in Cleveland and later Buffalo, NY where she became an RN at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Lillian's career as a Registered Nurse was nothing short...
Kevin E. Thomas
Jan 10, 2024
Kevin E. Thomas, 65, passed away on January 10, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born on December 9, 1958, in Youngstown.
Kevin's educational journey began at Woodrow Wilson High School before he graduated from Choffin Career and Technical School. These institutions provided him with the knowledge and skills that paved the way for his successful career as...
Kathleen Ann Haas
Jan 10, 2024
Struthers ... Kathleen Ann Haas, lovingly known as "Skinny," passed away on January 10, 2024, surrounded by her lovely family at Hospice of the Valley. She was born on October 11,1955, in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Richard and Jean (Zimmerman) Gallagher. Throughout her life, Kathy led a fulfilling career at Shepherd of the Valley for 7...
Robert "Bob" M. Goricki
Jan 8, 2024
POLAND - Robert M. "Bob" Goricki, 76, died early Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Bob was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Maximilian and Katherine Kubyko Goricki.
He was a 1964 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Bob was a member of the Army National Guard until honorable discharge in...
Andrew "Drew" Caputo
Jan 8, 2024
BOARDMAN — Andrew “Drew” Peter Caputo passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Drew was born Aug. 6, 2006, and attended Cardinal Mooney High School. He was also employed at Meijer In Boardman.
Drew leaves behind his two brothers, Tyler and Jayson; and a sister, Nicole “Nikki;” as well as his parents, John and Kathy Kendall Caputo. He was preceded...
Mary Ann Logue
Jan 7, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Mary Ann Suddes Logue, 82, died peacefully Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Hospice House surrounded by her family. Mary was born August 22, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John E. and Dorothy Wehrle Suddes. She was a proud graduate of the very first graduating class of Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959....
Helen Evans
Jan 6, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Helen Evans, 92, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at her home.
She was born on October 11, 1931, in Crawford County, West Virginia, to parents William and Margaret Vencil Clark.Helen's journey of compassion began early in her career when she worked as a nurse's aid at Ron Joy Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Princeton High...
Gerald T. Hamilton
Jan 4, 2024
POLAND - Gerald T. Hamilton, 72, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024, at the Hospice House with his daughter by his side.
He was born on June 21, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Jay and Frances T. Nevinsky Hamilton.
Gerald graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and pursued his passions at Kent State University. Although his...
Joseph A. Santangelo
Jan 4, 2024
AUSTINTOWN - Joseph A. Santangelo, 92, passed away on January 4, 2024, at his home.
He was born on February 21, 1931, in Greenville, PA, to the late Camillo and Elvira Perotti Santangelo.
Joseph's educational journey began at St. Michael's High School in Greenville, PA. He then pursued higher education at Youngstown College where he played football with great enthusiasm,...
Janis Arnott
Jan 2, 2024
CANFIELD - Janis D. Arnott, 83, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at Hospice House, with her loved ones by her side. Janis was born Sept. 20, 1940, in Akron, the daughter of Alfred and Erna Schoen, who provided a stable and caring environment for her and countless foster children. She was a graduate of Akron Kenmore High...
Shirley Eynon
Dec 31, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Shirley “Shush” Eynon died peacefully at Windsor House of Canfield associated with Hospice ofthe Valley surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer.Shirley was born December 11, 1949 in Youngstown, OH. Daughter of the late John “Breeze”and Helen “H” Briya. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1968.Shirley was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital followed by Ensemble...
Kevin Martin Murphy
Dec 31, 2023
Kevin Martin Murphy ,66, beloved husband ,father, brother, uncle and friend ,made his way safely home to his eternal resting place December 31, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children, after a valiant ,spirited fight for his life and health in the aftermath of COVID and its resulting complications.
He was born on September 7, 1957 in Youngstown to the...
Madelyn A. Brudis
Dec 31, 2023
Madelyn A. Brudis, 96, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. She was born on September 18, 1927, in Youngstown, and was the daughter of late Augustine and Carmela (Leone) Torrese. She was a lifelong area resident of Boardman. Madelyn was raised and educated in Youngstown, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High...
Daniel J O'Horo
Dec 29, 2023
CANFIELD — Daniel Joseph O’Horo, 89, passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at The Inn at Christine Valley.
Dan was born April 27, 1934, the second of five children to Richard E. and Rubye Sands O’Horo. Dan attended St. Patrick Elementary School and was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High School. As a 1956 alumnus of John Carroll University,...
Norman J. "Joe" Parry
Dec 29, 2023
Norman J. "Joe" Parry, 81, passed away December 29, 2023, at Hospice House.
Born on September 4, 1942, in Cleveland, he was the son of the late William and Betty Pitcher Parry.
Joe was a proud graduate of South High School. After graduation, he devoted his life to serving his country. He began his journey in the United States Navy...
Brian Ewert
Dec 28, 2023
Brian S. Ewert, 51, passed away on December 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born on June 29, 1972, in Union, NJ, a son of William C. Ewert Sr. and Karen Bausch.
Brian was a loving father, and dedicated worker. Brian's career was spent at Converse Steel as a machine operator.
Despite the demands of his job,...
Michael Roman
Dec 28, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Michael M. Roman, 76, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2023, at Grove City Hospital.
He was born on December 9, 1947, in Youngstown Ohio, the son of Michael J. and Marie C. Pavelic Roman.
Mike achieved great success in his career, lived an active athletic lifestyle, made lasting contributions to his community, and touched the hearts of...
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