Apr 22, 2023

LEETONIA - Floyd Eugene Barron departed to his heavenly reward on Saturday, April 22, after a three-year battle with cancer. He lived 68 fulfilling years on Earth before passing peacefully at home.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diann, a daughter Ashley (John) Vogel of Boardman, grandchildren Jax and Palmer, a brother, Jim, of...

Apr 20, 2023

BOARDMAN - Marjorie Ann Schiffhauer, 93, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Beeghly Oaks Center with family by her side. Marjorie was born November 18, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Dennis and Bernadette (Oliver) Melanson. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School. She worked as an office clerk first at Southside Hospital in the x-ray department,...

Apr 19, 2023

ERIE, PA – Christine Marie Zappia-Price, 56, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.

She was born November 13, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Karen Fauver Zappia.

Christine was a 1985 graduate of Lowellville High School. She was employed by General Electric as a train wiring manufacturer...

Apr 18, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Dolores J. "DeeDee" Peters, 84, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at the Victoria House. She was born April 15, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Lorinea Collins Krohmer. Dolores was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1966 and Masters Degree in 1982 in Education from...

Apr 18, 2023

BOARDMAN — Sally Louise Cully, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, peacefully at home.

Sally was the only child of Louis and Catherine Webb. She adored her loving parents and always referred to them as “The Three Musketeers.” She had striking beauty, with her beautiful red hair and piercing blue cat eyes. She was soft spoken,...

Apr 17, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Scott W. Schuller51, died April 17, 2023 at home.

Scott was born August 14, 1971, in Youngstown, West Virginia, the son of John and Nina Grimaldi Schuller.

He was a 1989 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the National Guard for four years. Scott also attended ATT Tech....

Apr 16, 2023

Austintown - Justin W. Bolash, 35, passed away Sunday, April 16, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 1, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lynn A. Smith. Justin was a 2006 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where he attended MCCTC studying auto mechanics. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, music and riding his...

Apr 16, 2023

POLAND — Our little angel, Kenzie Grace Guzzo, was called to Heaven, Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Kenzie was the precious daughter of Aaron and Amanda Piatek Guzzo, and sister of Kelly. She also leaves her beloved grandparents, Robin and Michael Guzzo, and Anthony and Christine Piatek; aunts and uncles, Matthew (Nichole) Piatek, Marianne (Aaron) Doutt and Kate...

Apr 15, 2023

COLUMBUS — Edward Bokros Jr., 62, died peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a brief illness.

Edward was born April 26, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Carmella Camerot Bokros.

He worked as a cement finisher alongside his father, and an all-around handyman.

Ed moved to...

Apr 12, 2023

POLAND - John D. Santagata, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family . He was born January 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Lucy Conti Santagata. John graduated from Ursuline High School in 1959 and received his Doctorate of Clinical Pharmacy from Duquesne University. He was...

Apr 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Carole J. Russ, 83, died Monday April 10, 2023 at Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Eleanor (Commings) Wilkins. Carole was a 1958 graduate of East High School. She worked in loan processing for Home Savings from where she retired. Her passions...

Apr 8, 2023

CANFIELD — Domenick Buonavolonta passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday morning, April 8, 2023, at the young age of 27.

He was born Sept. 26, 1995, in Youngstown. He was the youngest son of Vito and Regina Daniels Buonavolonta.

Domenick was a 2014 graduate of Boardman High School. He was a proud shop manager at...

Apr 7, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — George “Brian” Taylor, 79, died peacefully, Friday, April 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

George, better known as Brian, was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of George and Eleanor Kennedy Taylor.

Raised on the West Side of Youngstown, he attended St. Brendan School and was...

Apr 6, 2023

POLAND — Richard L. Kosek, 88, died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way.

He was born Jan. 3, 1935, in Struthers, a son of John and Nellie Makarski Kosek.

Rick was a 1954 graduate of Struthers High School and a United States Army veteran from 1954-56. He...

Apr 6, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Clement J. Smreck, 102, died Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Humility House.

Clement was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Hnilec, Slovakia, the son of Klement and Paulina Klein Smreck. He moved to the United States when he was 5.

Clement served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 during World War...

Apr 5, 2023

POLAND — Amanda Marie McAuley, 27, of Poland, passed away at her family home Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023, from street-laced fentanyl.

Although the God-loving daughter and sister was strong in her faith, this passionate-about-life, beautiful girl could not break away from the hold drugs had on her, no matter how hard she tried. She will be...

Apr 5, 2023

POLAND — Karen Sue Hummer, 60, died peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

She was born on Dec. 23,1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of Carl and Evelyn Gallagher Hummer.

Karen was a proud graduate of Canfield High School in the Class of 1981. She attended Youngstown State University, graduating in 1996 with...

Apr 5, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Robert E. Fisher, 68, passed away Wednesday April 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1954 in Long Beach, CA, a son of the late Robert S. and Evelyn Bohmer Fisher.

Robert was a 1974 graduate of Toronto High School in Toronto, Ohio and...

Apr 2, 2023

POLAND - Mary Louise Kondela, 84, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023 at Caprice Healthcare after decades of battling diabetes. Mary Lou was born August 30, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Simanich) Kalic, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1956 and from St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing...

Apr 2, 2023

BOARDMAN - Andrew Lawrence Stanislav, 93, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023 at Select Hospital in Boardman. Andrew, also known as "Larry" was born February 25, 1930 in Campbell. a son of the late Stephen and Anna Bodnovich Stanislav. He was a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was plank...