Obituaries
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...
Jason Brajer
Feb 25, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Jason Brajer, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 25, 2024.
He was born in Youngstown on September 23, 1981 to John Brajer and Sandra (Folsom) Brajer.
Jason was a 1999 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked as a roofer for many years.
In his spare time, Jason found solace in jamming to music of every kind, fishing locally...
Ronald P. Theis
Feb 24, 2024
Mr Ronald Paul Theis went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, February 24, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Born to the late Fred and Katherine Theis on July 23, 1936.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Fred, Edward, Howard, William, and Robert, and his two sisters, Eleanor Hitter and Sophie Estok.
Ron leaves his wife of...
Keith Ian Downie
Feb 21, 2024
Keith Ian Downie passed away at his home on February 21, 2024, at the age of 65.
Keith was preceeded in death by his parents, Douglas and Rita, and his brother Doug (Lori). He is survived and will be deeply missed by his longtime girlfriend, Christine Kalhoun, his sisters Jan (Ed) Szari of Youngstown, and Barbara (Robert) Friedman of Columbus and...
Gene Clayton
Feb 21, 2024
POLAND - Gene Clayton, 67, died peacefully on February 21, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Born in Youngstown on May 5, 1956, Gene was a man of dedication and hard work.
Gene graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1975 and went on to become the President of Clayton Heating and Air Conditioning, where he worked for an impressive 50 years. His...
Bert E. Liston
Feb 20, 2024
"Together Again"
Bert E. Liston, 93, peacefully passed away at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.
Born in Clifton Mills, WV, on March 5, 1930.
Bert served his country with honor as a Military Police in the United States Army. His commitment and dedication extended beyond his military service. He became an operating engineer for Local 66. After retiring, Bert found joy and solace...
Matthew A. Palma
Feb 19, 2024
Matthew A. Palma, 89, passed away peacefully at Hospice House.
He was born in Youngstown on January 3, 1935.
Matthew's journey was one filled with dedication and service. He graduated from South High School in 1952 and went on to honorably serve his country in the Army. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Matthew was known for his love of golf and his culinary...
Pauline Bielski
Feb 13, 2024
Berlin Center....Pauline Bielski gracefully transitioned from a city girl to a farm girl throughout her remarkable journey of life. Born on March 12, 1941, in Brownsville, PA, Pauline embarked on a fulfilling and eventful path before she peacefully passed away on February 13, 2024, at her home surrounded by her beloved family.
Pauline's education formed the foundation of her intellectual growth....
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