Obituaries
"Geo"
Oct 26, 2023
George “Geo” Fill III, 65, passed away on October 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side. Born on September 8, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Helen Leason Fill Jr.
His education took him to Austintown Fitch High School, where he graduated in 1976. Geo retired after 40 years on a lake freighter...
Mary Ann Ohlin
Oct 23, 2023
BOARDMAN - Mary Ann Ohlin, 90, passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Hampton Woods. She was born July 29, 1933, in Bessemer Pa., the daughter of Matt and Mary Doricich. Mary Ann graduated from Bessemer High School and went on to work at Bessemer Cement Company for several years. She married Carl Ohlin and moved to...
Charles E. Kennedy
Oct 19, 2023
Charles E. Kennedy, 85, passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
He was born on June 25, 1938, in Grindstone, Pa., a son of the late Charles S. and Dorothy Patterson Kennedy.
During his career, Charles worked at General Motors in the paint department until his retirement in 2005.
Outside of work, Charles had a variety of hobbies and interests that...
Harry H. Bitner
Oct 14, 2023
Harry H. Bitner, 73, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, with his loving wife by his side.
Harry was born Sept. 9, 1950, in Warren, the son of Elmer and Oleata Strohl Bitner.
He was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School, and worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight, until retirement.
Harry was a member...
Marilou Hannon
Oct 13, 2023
Marilou Hannon, 93, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the Inn at Ironwood.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Steven Krasinski and Virginia Dembroski on Aug. 16, 1930, moving to New Castle, Pa., as a young child. After graduating from New Castle High School, she met, and later married, Thomas Hannon.
In her early married years, Marilou...
Mary Helen Pompura
Oct 13, 2023
BOARDMAN — Mary Helen Pompura, 89, passed away Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Briarfield Place.
She was born Oct. 23, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas and Margaret Reardon McGahagan.
Mary was a graduate of Ursuline High School and dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home for her family. She was a longtime resident of Canfield...
Gerald Taylor
Oct 12, 2023
Gerald Taylor, 84, passed away at his home October 12, 2023.
He was born August 23, 1939 in Grafton, WV, a son of the late Orval Taylor and Lucille Weaver Young.
Gerald served his country in the United States Army. He career was spent at US Steel as a metallurgical technician.
Gerald is survived by his sister,...
Charles John Brooks
Oct 12, 2023
Charles John Brooks, 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
He was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in the Brier Hill community of Youngstown, the son of Charles and Carmel Scarpine Brooks.
Charles was an alumnus of YSU’s Williamson College of Business and made his career as a bookkeeper for the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office.
Beyond his professional...
William F. Doliber Jr.
Oct 11, 2023
NORTH LIMA — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, William “Bill” Felton Doliber Jr., 90, went to be with God and with his beloved wife and daughter.
Bill was born Nov. 6, 1932, to William F. Sr. and Mary Harris Doliber, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where the Dolibers have lived since the early 1600s.
In 1950, Bill graduated from Marblehead High...
Stanley A. Linert
Oct 11, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley A. Linert, 77, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Hospice House, with family by his side.
Stanley was born Oct. 27, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Stanley Linert Sr. and Elizabeth Viola Milanowski Linert.
After graduating from Austintown Fitch High School in 1963, he embarked on a career as a data processor at Syro...
Margaret Binashesky
Oct 7, 2023
Margaret Binashesky, fondly known as “Peggy,” passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Hospice House.
She was born Feb. 18, 1938, in McKeesport, Pa., to the late John and Margaret Polatas Palyo.
Peggy received an associate degree in medical assisting and excelled in her chosen profession. Before her marriage, Peggy worked as a medical consultant.
One of Peggy’s proudest accomplishments...
Marilyn Getz
Oct 6, 2023
CAMPBELL - Marilyn Getz, 91, passed away peacefully October 6, 2023, at the Hospice House.
Marilyn, affectionately known as Pixie, was born June 25, 1932, in Youngstown; and cared for by her adoptive parents, Byron and Suzanne Jones Wade.After graduating from North High School, she later attended Ohio State University. Marilyn was a dedicated homemaker, who dedicated her life to...
Gene R. White
Oct 4, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Gene Raymond White, affectionately known as Rocky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
Gene was born Oct. 29, 1936, at home on his family’s dairy farm on Meridian Road, Youngstown, the only son of Raymond Carl and Agnes Kachurek White. Gene’s favorite stories centered around his humble beginnings on the farm with his grandparents, Joseph and Mary...
Robert R. Cene, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert R. Cene Jr. moved on from this world Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, leaving behind a life that was well lived and positively impacted so many in the world around him.
Bob was born July 9, 1957, in Youngstown to the late Bob Cene and Barbara Hutch Cene. Growing up on Marcia Drive marked the beginning of...
Robert C. Demechko
Oct 2, 2023
Robert C. Demechko, 85, passed away peacefully, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 21, 1938, on the east side of Youngstown at his home, a son of Joseph and Anna Repasky Demechko.
Robert lived a remarkable life dedicated to craftsmanship and artistry. After graduating from East High School in 1957 and serving...
Kathleen A. Thompson
Oct 2, 2023
Kathleen A. Thompson, 77, known as Cookie to family and friends, passed away suddenly on October 2, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Born on January 20, 1946, in Youngstown, Kathy was the daughter of Michael and Mildred Lisko Tarajack. She grew up in Youngstown and attended Cardinal Mooney High School, graduating in 1963. Kathy had a passion for learning...
Kathy Rogers
Oct 2, 2023
CANFIELD - Kathy Rogers, 72, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2023, at her home.She was born on February 2, 1951, in Webster City, Iowa, a daughter of Gary and Helen (Norris) Long.Kathy achieved a bachelor's degree in history from California State Fullerton University. She dedicated her career to her love of books and worked as an assistant librarian in...
Joseph R. Kukura
Oct 1, 2023
Joseph R. Kukura 1935-2023
BOARDMAN — Joseph Richard Kukura was called to his eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at his home in Boardman.
Born Nov. 5, 1935, in Youngstown, Joseph was the son of Joseph and Cecilia Hudak Kukura.
A graduate of East High School, Joseph pursued engineering at Youngstown State University. He had a successful career working...
Carol J. Huck
Sep 30, 2023
POLAND — Carol J. Huck, 86, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was bornAug. 23, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Genevieve Presby Vallinger.
Carol graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953. She went on to work for General Fireproofing before devoting herself as a homemaker.
Carol...
Dr. Siva Prasad Kurup
Sep 29, 2023
WARREN — Beloved Dr. Siva Prasad Kurup, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.
Siva, referred to by his immediate family as Aniyan (little brother), was born Aug. 15, 1937, in Ernakulam, Kerala, India, the middle child and cherished only son of his late parents, P. Vasudeva and A. Subhadra Kurup. He was raised in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India,...
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