Obituaries
Richard A. Durkin
Dec 24, 2023
Richard A. Durkin, 67, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, left this world on December 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication.Born on July 11, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late John and Bridget Devaney Durkin.
He grew up in a tight-knit family that instilled in him the values of hard...
Ronald E. Morse Sr.
Dec 23, 2023
NILES - Ronald Edward Morse Sr., 84, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on June 29, 1939, in New Castle, PA, a son of John B. and Ruth G. (Stevens) Morse.
In his professional life, Ronald worked as a steel worker at Cold Metal Products having retired in 1997.
Ronald had a deep...
John Anthony Scarsella,Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
NAPLES, Fla. — John Anthony Scarsella Jr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, while holding the hand of the love of his life.
John will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and golfer. He attacked each day of his life with unmatched passion and positivity. His sons remember fondly...
John Gorski
Dec 21, 2023
POLAND - John Gorski, 94, died peacefully Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at Hampton Woods Nursing Home. John was born Aug. 27, 1929 in Youngstown, the son of William and Julia Mika Gorski. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. where he served his country during the...
Edward J. Maloney Sr.
Dec 20, 2023
BOARDMAN — Edward J. Maloney Sr., 81, died Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Ed was born June 29, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas J. and Mary Agnes Holden Maloney. He was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Ranger. He then...
Lawrence Pallante Jr.
Dec 20, 2023
Lawrence Pallante Jr., 95, passed away peacefully at his home on December 20, 2023.
He was born on January 7, 1928, in Gary, Indiana. Lawrence's successful career spanned several decades. For 29 years, he worked diligently at Areoquip Republic Hose before joining the Debartlo Corporation. Beyond his professional achievements, Lawrence had a kind and gentle nature that endeared him to his...
Kristine Kerrigan
Dec 17, 2023
BOARDMAN - Kristine Kerrigan, 71, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Kristine—known as Kiki to her family—was born on September 7, 1952, in Youngstown, to parents Joseph Patrick and Eileen Steadman Kerrigan. Kristine attended Cardinal Mooney High School and graduated in 1970. In 1974, she graduated as a trailblazing member of the first...
Adeline Riefler
Dec 16, 2023
SOLON - Adeline (Capozzi) Riefler passed away peacefully on December 16th surrounded by loving familymembers.
At the grand age of 96, she was the longest living member of her family. For the last 18months, she resided at Vitalia, an assisted living facility in Solon, OH where she was closer to family.Despite being wheelchair bound, she enjoyed many weekly activities...
Elsie Maloney
Dec 16, 2023
BOARDMAN - Elsie C. Maloney passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2023.
She was born on July 14, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Esther Reinschmidt Lathrop.
After graduating from Austintown Fitch High School, Elsie held various office jobs until beginning her career as a bookkeeper, and ultimately as office manager for Mayo and...
Carol Franken
Dec 15, 2023
POLAND — Carol E. Franken passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way.
Carol was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Mary Boyd Sloan and Leroy “Roy” C. Sloan. Carol’s family moved to the Boardman area when she was a young child, she attended St. Dominic elementary school and graduated from Boardman High School in 1945.
Carol...
Patricia LaBerto
Dec 15, 2023
CANFIELD - Patricia J. LaBerto, 75, died unexpectedly Friday, December 15, 2023 at home. Patricia was born July 26, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Patsy and Helen Sheevets Retort. She was a graduate of Lowellville High School and worked as a supervisor for Brentwood Originals for many years until retiring. Patricia was the number one fan...
Patrick Wolf
Dec 12, 2023
CANFIELD — Patrick Wolf, 45, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
He was born July 17, 1978, in Youngstown, son of Barbara Wolf and Patrick Wolf.
Patrick is a graduate of Ursuline High School and he studied at both Youngstown State University and Kent State University.
Patrick worked at Kent State University Main...
Leonard Veith
Dec 12, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Leonard Veith, 84, passed away on December 12, 2023, at Brookdale Nursing Home.
He was born on August 31, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Paul and Virginia (Truog) Veith.Leonard is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. His career started as a skilled carpenter before transitioning into a truck driver for Anchor Motor Freight. Serving...
Virginia L. Howley
Dec 11, 2023
Virginia L. Howley, 66, passed away on December 11th, 2023, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the presence of her loved ones. She was born on September 8th, 1957, in Youngstown to the late Jack and Jean Mitchell Jones. After graduating from Ursuline High School, she went on to attend YSU, where she studied accounting. Virginia's career...
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...
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