Obituaries
Catherine Molloy
Jul 1, 2023
NORTH LIMA - Catherine E. "Kate" Molloy, 100, died peacefully Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Assumption Village Nursing Home. Catherine was born Feb. 10, 1923, in New Haven, Conn., the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Caroll Quinn and came to Youngstown in 1989. She retired in 1983 from Yale University after serving forty years as an...
Ted E. Scott
Jun 30, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Ted E. Scott, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ralph and Mary (Hahn) Scott. Ted was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent the majority of his career at General Motors as an assembler from where he retired. Beyond his professional life,...
John B. Reardon Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
BOARDMAN — John B. “Jack” Reardon Jr., 93, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 30, 2023.
Jack was born in Youngstown, on June 15, 1930, to John B. Sr. and Helen Cannon Reardon.
He grew up on Garland Avenue, attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from East High School in 1948. He cherished his roots and talked about how, during...
Bernice Florence Pugh
Jun 30, 2023
POLAND - Bernice Florence Pugh, lovingly known to her family and friends as a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way. She was born on September 12, 1926, in Youngstown, the youngest of nine and a daughter of the late Ann Goldman Buddervich. Bernice's journey through life...
Rose Arnold
Jun 28, 2023
WARREN - Rose Arnold, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on June 28, 2023, at her son's residence in Schererville, Indiana.
She was born on May 26, 1947, in Jacksonburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Rodney W. and Julia A. Fluharty.
Rose lived a life filled with love and compassion and dedicated herself to her...
George William Teutsch
Jun 28, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - George William Teutsch, Sr. died peacefully at home on June 28, 2023 with his family by his side.
George was born Jan. 8, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Christine Schuller Teutsch.
He was a graduate of North High School. George worked as a pipe and steam fitter for Commercial Piping for 42 years. ...
Evan W. Davis
Jun 27, 2023
STRUTHERS — Evan W. Davis passed away peacefully with family at his side, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way. He was 99.
He was born Dec. 10, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late Thomas and Margaret Waite Davis. He was a 1942 graduate of East High School, where he played football and lettered as...
Rita Ann Bakalar
Jun 26, 2023
POLAND - Rita Ann Bakalar, a devoted wife and loving mother, passed away on June 26, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
She was born in Youngstown on November 3, 1934, to the late John and Mary Kovalcik Salamon.
Rita graduated from Wilson High School in 1952 and worked at Automatic Sprinkler until she got married. She then devoted her...
Ruth Heckman
Jun 24, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Ruth Heckman, 76, passed away on June 24, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland.
She was born on May 15, 1947 in Cincinnati, a daughter to the late Herbert and Elinor Ringhand Goldberg.Ruth's legacy will continue to live on through her family and friends, who loved her dearly. She is survived by her three daughters Denise (Greg) Bada...
Dominic "Jack" Terrago Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Dominic "Jack" Terrago Jr., 78, passed away on June 24, 2023.
He was born on July 8, 1944, in Youngstown to Dominic J. and Linda Hammond Terrago Sr. After attending Youngstown State University, he joined the United States Navy where he attended Radar School. Jack proudly served his country and continued to support his fellow veterans throughout his life. Jack...
Janak R. Taneja
Jun 24, 2023
CANFIELD — Janak Raj Taneja, a well-respected pediatric orthodontist in India, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his entire family. He was 87 years old.
Born in India on Jan. 21, 1936, Dr. Taneja grew up to become a renowned pediatric orthodontist. He dedicated his life to improving the health and well-being of children through...
James Anthony Kurek
Jun 22, 2023
AUSTINTOWN — It is with sadness we announce that Jimmy Kurek, 60, lost his struggle to dementia. He passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Austintown Healthcare Center, which became his home in December 2022.
Jimmy was born May 25, 1963, the youngest of eight children, to John C. and Frances Schlosser Kurek. Jimmy was born with Down syndrome, and...
Larry H. McDevitt
Jun 22, 2023
AUSTINTOWN - Larry H. McDevitt, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023, at Hospice House with his son by his side. Larry was born on January 28, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Clyde "Hank" and Pauline (Logan) McDevitt. He graduated from United Local High School in 1965. After graduation, Larry pursued his career as an engineer and...
Margaret Murphy
Jun 21, 2023
SHAKER HEIGHTS - Margaret Louise Murphy, 84, died peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Born Sept. 1, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Martin and Louise Michaels Dignan, Margaret grew up on the north side and attended Ursuline High School. She received her bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and later earned her Master's from Case Western University.
An...
John Thomas
Jun 16, 2023
POLAND — John “Jack” H. Thomas, 88, formerly of Ellsworth Township, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 16, 2023, at his daughter Jennifer’s home in Poland, where he resided since 2021.
Born in Youngstown, Nov. 29, 1934, to Howard and Olga Bunetta Thomas, he married Carol Jean Krempasky, July 16, 1955.
Jack graduated from Chaney High School in 1952 and enlisted...
Bernice Sturgeon
Jun 15, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN - Bernice Sturgeon, 92, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Victoria House. She was born May 19, 1931, in Berlin Center, the daughter of the late Leroy and Grace Eckenrode Hilles. She was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and worked in the wire division at Packard Electric for 26 year until retiring. Bernice's...
Diane Pfau
Jun 15, 2023
BOARDMAN — Diane M. Pfau, 64, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at home, after an extended illness.
She was born July 18, 1958, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Dr. Robert and Ruth Enright Bruchs.
Diane attended Ursuline High School and went on to obtain a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse for several years...
Joan Sauline
Jun 14, 2023
POLAND — Joan Sauline went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
She was born May 26, 1944, in Euclid.
She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, of Poland. They were married for 57 years.
Joan had three children, Christen and her husband, Tom Mizikar, of Greensburg, Pa.; Emily and her husband, Brian Hubert, of Boardman, along with their...
William J. Morgante
Jun 14, 2023
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, William James Morgante, devoted husband and father, passed away at the age of 95.
Bill was born Oct. 27,1927, in Youngstown, to Vincenzo and Rose Morgante, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1914 from Italy. He served in the Navy in World War II on the USS North Carolina.
He married the...
Irene V. Tkatch
Jun 14, 2023
POLAND — Irene V. Tkatch, 91, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Briarfield Place.
Irene was born July 29, 1931, the daughter of Michael and Gertrude Miller Vobrak, in Ambridge, Pa. She graduated from St. Veronica High School in Ambridge and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in 1952 from Clarion...
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