Mar 31, 2023

NEW CASTLE - John Joseph "Skip" Fedigan III, 84, passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 31, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1938, in Munhall, Pa., a son of the late John Joseph Jr. and Florence Whitehouse Fedigan. John graduated from Steel Valley High School in Munhall, Pa., and attended YSU. He...

Mar 26, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — William H Cunningham Jr., 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Bill was born Aug. 14, 1948. He grew up in East Liverpool and attended East Liverpool High School, from where he graduated in 1966. He continued his education at Youngstown State University, where he was a proud member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He...

Mar 25, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Mario “Mutz” Pecchia age 90, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, at his home in Poland.

Mario, who was affectionately known as “Mutz,” was born April 6, 1932, in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood of Youngstown, the son of Battista and Italia Verrocchio Pecchia.

His family moved to the East Side...

Mar 23, 2023

CANFIELD — Mark A. Latas, 67, died early Thursday morning, March 23, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was born Dec. 8, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Milan and Marie Partle Latas.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in 1978 and earned his...

Mar 21, 2023

ANDOVER - Michael M. Hazlett, 68, died peacefully Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at University Hospital Portage surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born March 3, 1955, at Southside Hospital in Youngstown, the son of Clyde and Loretta  Hazlett.

He worked as a self-employed business owner, operating Mike's Down Under for many years.

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Mar 17, 2023

CANFIELD — Frank J. Ambrosia, age 74, of Canfield, died early Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Frank was born Sept. 7, 1948, in New Castle, Pa., the son of John and Mary Ruscetti Ambrosia. He was a graduate of New Castle High School, and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Westminister College....

Mar 17, 2023

BOARDMAN — Marylou Virginia Chiarello Crouthers, age 73, of Boardman, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Specialty Care at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Marylou was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul J. and Louise V. Kukura Chiarello. She was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

She had worked...

Mar 16, 2023

Devin Scott Kirtley, 34 of Lake Milton, passed away on March 16th, 2023. He was born on November 11th 1989 to Darla Stanley and Curtis Kirtley.

Devin is survived by two sons and two daughters. He also leaves behind 4 siblings, two grandmothers, and many cousins and friends that were very dear to him.

Mar 14, 2023

Our little angel, Ah'Lijah A. Boykin, was called to the Lord on March 14, 2023.

He was born on March 14, 2023, at 2:28am, weighing 9lbs 14oz at St.Elizabeth Hospital.

Ah’Lijah is the cherished son of JaiMeela Montgomery & Albert Boykin and beloved brother of De’Ayria & De’Yor Mason, Albert Boykin Jr, Angel Boykin, Antonio Boykin; aunts, JaiLyn Montgomery,...

Mar 13, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Rita A. Patton, 81, died unexpectedly Monday, March 13, 2023, at home.

Rita was born March 13, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Glenn L. and Florence Grace Hartman Patton.

She was a 1960 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the office for GM McKelvey Department Store and Phar-Mor, and...

Mar 11, 2023

BOARDMAN — JoAnne P. Fajack, 88, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, at Briarfield Place.

She was born Jan. 23, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ralph and Maryanne Agresti Pallante.

JoAnne was a graduate of The Rayen School. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and raising her...

Mar 9, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Shonce, 83, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Windsor House in Champion.

She was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Helen Havas Wuckovich.

Patricia was very hardworking and worked various jobs while being employed by the Austintown school system for 26 years. She finished her career...

Mar 7, 2023

NORTH LIMA - Olga Hatmaker, 91, passed away early Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023, at Aventura at Assumption Village. She was born October 3, 1931 in Youngtown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Shulack Evankovich. Olga was a 1949 graduate of Boardman High School. She was a member of the Poland United Methodist Church, where she was...

Mar 7, 2023

BOARDMAN - Todd Anthony Caudill, 59, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Todd was born July 8, 1963, in Honolulu, HA, the son of Charlotte Dalrymple and Charles Hood. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Todd retired from Hydrochem Industrial Cleaning after 17 years. He was a member of...

Mar 6, 2023

POLAND — Michael J. Yannucci, 87, died Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Inn at Poland Way.

He was born on March 9, 1935, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Michael and Jennie Iorio Yannucci.

Michael was a graduate of Union High School in New Castle, Pa., and he received his bachelor’s degree in...

Mar 6, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — John Patrick “Sonny” Ulicney passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by those that loved him.

John was born June 28, 1936, to Nora and John “Pogy” Ulicney of Youngstown. John or “Mr. U” as he was known by his students, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1954, and went to work full-time...

Mar 6, 2023

TAMPA - Denise Jean Mortimer, age 57, died March 6, 2023 while surrounded by her children.

Born in Pittsburgh PA to her parents Carl Terry Mason and Lila Dee Reed. She spent most of her life in the Youngstown, OH area before fleeing the snow to Tampa, FL in 2010.

She attended Girard High School...

Mar 3, 2023

LISBON - Frederick Lee Nelder, 65, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 2, 1958, in Warren, a son of the late Stephen and Doris Lamar Nelder. Fred enjoyed spending his time working in the garage and his greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, especially...

Mar 2, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Jeanie Price, 83, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Austintown.

Jeanie was born on April 27, 1939, in Greenville, Pa., a daughter of Bruce and Zella Burkholder Hively.

She was a graduate of the Youngstown School of Nursing at Youngstown State University, and worked for the American Red Cross...

Mar 1, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - John G. Brace, 64, died peacefully Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness. John was born March 13, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of John and Pauline Maletsky Brace. He was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where he was on the drum line in the marching...