Obituaries
Ann Halaparda
Sep 2, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN — Ann Halaparda, 93, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Ann was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Anastasia Bunganie Mulichak.
She was a 1948 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a cashier at A&P, until retiring to raise her family.
Ann was a member...
Joan Carolyn Mellish
Sep 1, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Joan Carolyn Mellish, 87, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Briarfield Manor.
She was born on October 4, 1935, in Bazetta Township at home, a daughter of late John W. Sr. and Leah (Harris) Armstrong and attended Champion schools.
Joan was an exceptional caregiver who devoted herself to taking care of anyone in need. Whether it was...
Anna M. Pence
Aug 21, 2023
Anna M. Pence, age 62, passed away on August 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on January 3, 1961, a daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Gloria Simione Dickey. Anna had a successful career and worked for various businesses in the area throughout her life, Astro Shapes, Pharmor Corp., and Delphi Packard. Anna was a proud...
Virginia Stewart
Aug 20, 2023
POLAND - Virginia M. Stewart, 92, died peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Virginia was born November 29, 1931 in Youngstown. Parents: George and Florence Holton Wichert.She graduated in 1949 from Springfield High School where she sang in the choir.Virginia married James C. Stewart March 3, 1951 and moved to Poland.Virginia was a homemaker but...
Mary Jane Long
Aug 20, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — Mary Jane Long, 92, died Sunday morning, Aug. 20, 2023, at her home, with family by her side.
Mary Jane was born July 11, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of Albert and Mary Gaytko Harris. She was a 1949 South High graduate and later became a founding owner and bookkeeper of Youngstown Floral Supply before retiring in...
Michael Huziak
Aug 20, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Michael Huziak, 47, died at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Michael, known affectionately as 'Dancing Mike", was born July 11, 1976, in Youngstown,the son of Richard and Sandra (Dreiling) Huziak.
He was a graduate of Boardman High School. After working alongside his father, he tookover the family's business, North American Restaurant Services, LLC, where he helped thethe community grow...
Robert Czopur
Aug 20, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Robert J. Czopur, 83, died peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Austinwoods Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Robert was born Oct. 20, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Frank and Louise Toto Czopur. He was a graduate of Ursuline High School and worked nearly 30 years for General Motors until he retired. Robert was...
David M. Harris
Aug 20, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - David M. Harris passed away on August 20, 2023, at the age of 69 at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 6, 1953, in Bellevue, PA, the son of Raymond Lee and Gail Elaine (Antes) Harris.
David graduated from Liberty High School in 1972 and earned an associate degree in electronics technology...
Carolyn Bandy
Aug 18, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Carolyn Bandy, 79, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Carolyn was born Jan. 22, 1944 in Sharon, PA, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Sullivan Jones. She was a graduate of Hickory High School and worked in retail until retiring to raise her family. In her spare time, Carolyn...
Elise Susan Jamison
Aug 18, 2023
Elise Susan Jamison . . . on earth she was briefly gorgeous.* From the moment she arrived, January 18, 1997, she was loved and made her presence known to the world. She made number 4 of our eventual family of 5. Our middle. Our center. Elise was unique, talented, thoughtful, kind, beautiful, brilliant, funny, cherished and very loved, but yet...
Edward Joseph Vancise
Aug 17, 2023
BERLIN CENTER - Edward Joseph VanCise, 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Hospice House.
Edward was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 18, 1948 to parents Wayne and Sandra (Wilson) VanCise. Edward dedicated his career to General Motors, where he retired as a committeeman in 2000. Outside of his professional life, Edward's family meant the world to him....
Mary Lou Sutak
Aug 17, 2023
Mary Lou Sutak, 85, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, at Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 24, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Lou Peterson Hallis.
After graduating from South High School in 1957, she pursued a Bachelor's Degree in social work from YSU. Armed with her education and...
Lisa M. Timms
Aug 16, 2023
Lisa M. Timms, 69, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, with her family by her side after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.
She was born on September 28, 1953, in Sharon, PA , a daughter of the late Merle L. Davis and Marian Palmer.
After graduating from Sharon High School in 1971, Lisa...
Sally Basista
Aug 16, 2023
Sally Basista, 94,passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born on November 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Martha Kowach.
Sally graduated from The Rayen School and went on to become an office manager at MPW Industrial Services. Outside of work, Sally was a pillar of strength in...
John Shramo
Aug 13, 2023
John Shramo, 89, passed away on August 13, 2023, at Humility House in Youngstown. He was born on November 11, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Harry and Ann Meleg Shramo. John was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School in 1951. His time spent there provided him with a solid foundation for the successes...
Dolores Patrick
Aug 13, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — Dolores A. Patrick, 89, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Woodlands at Austinwoods.
She was born Feb. 25, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter of Julius and Mary Jakupcin Bodnar.
Dolores was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School.
She enjoyed playing in the card club for more than 60 years with her high school circle of friends,...
Pete Bennett Jr
Aug 10, 2023
POLAND — Pete Bennett Jr., 74, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, leaving behind a legacy that will be forever remembered
Born Oct. 3, 1948, in Sharon, Pa., Pete was a beloved son of Samuel Peter Bennett Sr. and Mary Louise Johnson Bennett.
From an early age, Pete exhibited determination and an unwavering work ethic...
Cecil B. Kimmel
Aug 9, 2023
POLAND — Cecil B. Kimmel peacefully passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Johnstown, Pa., a son of the late Cecil Byron and Mary Margaret Holleran Kimmel.
Cecil graduated from Ursuline High School in 1952. He was the proud owner of the...
Jack Huey
Aug 9, 2023
POLAND - Jack Nelson Huey, 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 9, 2023. Jack was born June 21, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Clyde S. and Lois M. (Neeb) Huey. A graduate of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, Jack proudly served our country in the United States Air...
Jack Frankenburg
Aug 8, 2023
POLAND - Jack Alan Frankenburg, 85, died peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Blossom Nursing Home in Salem.
Jack was born October 30, 1938, in New Waterford, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Mary Welch Frankenburg.
He was a graduate of New Waterford High School and earned a Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. He later earned...
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