Obituaries
Brett Robert Lemke
Dec 10, 2023
Brett Robert Lemke, 33, passed away Sunday night, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his parents, brother, sister, girlfriend, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was born May 8, 1990, in Youngstown. Brett graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 2009. He had a passion for sports, lettering 3 years in football and 2 years in baseball. He continued his...
Dennis "Denny" Kostelnik
Dec 10, 2023
POLAND - Dennis Kostelnik, 75 died peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Hospice House. Dennis, affectionately known as Denny, was born September 2, 1948, in Connellsville, PA, the son of Francis "Frank" and Anna Katona Kostelnik. He was a 1966 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown...
Margaret Leonard
Dec 9, 2023
Margaret Leonard, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went on to visit her savior Jesus Christ, peacefully on December 9, 2023, while in the arms of her loving grandson at Jennings Hall.
Margaret was born on May 5, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Charles and Julia Reagan Boughner.
Margaret led a fulfilling life, with her career as a cafeteria...
Lidia Marinucci
Dec 9, 2023
Lidia Marinucci, 92, passed away on December 9, 2023, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on October 1, 1931, in Pacentro, Italy, a daughter of the late Antonio and Anna Rubino. Lidia devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her children. Her passion for spending time with her family was...
Christopher O'Brien
Dec 8, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher O’Brien, 56, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home after a very courageous and hard-fought battle with glioblastoma.
Chris was born in Canfield and graduated from Canfield High School in 1986. He was very family and people oriented. He loved planning yearly outings for his entire family, be it trips to amusement parks, zoos, train...
Arlene Farris
Dec 5, 2023
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Arlene J. Farris, 80, died peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home.
Arlene was born Sept. 6, 1943, in Youngstown, the youngest daughter of five children to Sebastian and Anna Holschuh Higel, both from Austria.
She spent most of her childhood in Boardman. Earning top grades, she graduated from Boardman High School, and then...
Kenneth A Sakely
Dec 4, 2023
STRUTHERS — Kenneth “Kenny” A. Sakely, 55, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Struthers.
He was born on Nov. 29, 1968, in Youngstown, the son of Elmer Sakely and Judith Hoffmaster Sakely.
Kenneth attended Poland High School and graduated in 1988. He demonstrated exceptional talent and skill in his chosen profession as a concrete finisher. Throughout his...
Robert "Bobby" Hallas
Dec 3, 2023
LAKE MILTON - Robert "Bobby" Hallas, 40, passed away on December 3, 2023.Born on August 3, 1983, in Youngstown, Robert was the loving son of Robert F. Hallas and the late Janet (Hackett) Hallas.Robert was a 2001 graduate of Poland High School where he was a member of the 1999 football state championship team. After graduating, he pursued his passion for...
Agnes "Eva" Gwazdauskas
Dec 3, 2023
POLAND - Agnes “Eva” Gwazdauskas, aged 101, passed away peacefully, at Maplecrest Nursing Home December 3, 2023. Born in Woodbury, Connecticut on October 19, 1922, to Joseph and Margaret Lizauskas. She was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. Eva and her 7 siblings grew up on a dairy and poultry farm. As a student at Woodbury High School, Eva was...
Elizabeth Yasher Bacskaji (Baskey)
Dec 2, 2023
Elizabeth “Betty” Yasher Bacskaji (Baskey) passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023 in Boardman, Ohio.
Betty was born on April 8, 1925 to the late Joseph P. and Elizabeth C (Bator) Yasher.
She attended Villa Maria Academy (Villa Maria, PA) and graduated from Choffin Career and Technical Center in Practical Nursing. She retired after over 30 years as a LPN...
Charles B. Luketic Sr.
Dec 1, 2023
Charles B. Luketic Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2023.
He was born on June 19, 1940, in Brownsville, PA, the son of Frank and Mary Franczyk Luketic. Charles was a man of many talents and held various careers throughout his life. He started working at the Cotterbit Service Company in Allison, PA before owning his own...
Stephen J. Higgins
Dec 1, 2023
CANFIELD — Stephen J. Higgins passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born Aug. 14, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of Frank S. and Bernadette Cunningham Higgins, Steve’s life was characterized by kindness and a deep commitment to his family.
After graduating from Ursuline High School, Steve went on to work at...
Amy R. Carkido
Nov 29, 2023
POLAND — Amy Carkido, 50, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, at her home with family by her side.
Amy was born Jan. 1, 1973, in Youngstown, the youngest of five daughters to James and Judith Gowing Galida.
Amy’s selfless spirit and genuine compassion led her to pursue a career in nursing. She wholeheartedly...
Kendra Hazlett
Nov 25, 2023
CLEVELAND - Kendra Hazlett, 34 died unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Metro Health Medical Center.
Kendra was born October 9, 1989, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Kenneth Hazlett and Angela Ragan.
She was a 2008 graduate of Poland High School, where she played softball and basketball.
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Samuel David Craig
Nov 25, 2023
POLAND — Samuel David Craig, 39, rocked his way into the great gig in the sky, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at his home with his loving wife.
He was born Dec. 6, 1983, in Ashtabula, a son of Dennis and Karen Ann Thomas Craig.
Samuel was a man of solid character, known for his unwavering determination, dedicated work ethic and...
Anna Jean (Sveda) Dean
Nov 25, 2023
POLAND — Anna Jean Sveda Dean, 74, passed away suddenly in her husband’s arms, Saturday evening, Nov. 25, 2023, while visiting Ann Arbor, Michigan with her beloved family.
Anna Jean, affectionately known as Jeannie, A.J. and Baba, was born Feb. 24, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Mary Petrus Sveda.
She attended Byzantine Catholic Central Elementary School and...
Mark Sandine
Nov 24, 2023
STRUTHERS — Mark A. Sandine, 72, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 24, 2023, at Mercy Health Medical Center, Main campus surrounded by family and friends.
Mark was born Aug. 28, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Ralph and Gloria Maher Sandine.
Mark was a 1969 graduate of Struthers High School, where he played center position on the Struthers Wildcats...
Roy F. Nard, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — On Nov. 23, 2023, in the early evening hours of a Thanksgiving holiday, Coach Roy F. Nard Jr., 75, brother, teacher, friend and loving husband, heard the final buzzer sound, saw the lights dim, the equipment collected and the crowd disperse. Of course, the score mattered! GOD won the big one! And for Coach Roy F. Nard...
Regina Rieseck
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — Regina F. Rieseck, 85, passed away peacefully, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, at Hospice House with her son by her side. She was a loving and compassionate daughter, sister, niece, mother and aunt. She has been received into the arms of her loving God.
She was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Youngstown, to Roland Reinthaler and Caroline Lavardio. She...
Nancy L. Jones
Nov 23, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Nancy L. Jones, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was born on August 6, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Daniel and Doris (Whetstone) DeNicholas.Nancy's life was filled with love, joy, and an unwavering devotion to her family and friends. She spent many years...
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