Obituaries
Michael T. Jordon
Sep 26, 2024
AUSTINTOWN — Michael T. Jordon, 66, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born Nov. 28, 1957, in Warwick, Rhode Island, to the late David K. and Kathleen C. Leonard Jordon.
Michael was a proud graduate of Bishop Hendrickson High School and furthered his education by earning a...
Finley Croyle
Sep 23, 2024
LISBON - Finley Leroy Croyle Jr, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Lisbon, Ohio in the morning of September 23, 2024.
He was born on October 4, 1932 and was the son of Finley Leroy Croyle Sr and Nellie (Wolbaugh) Croyle. Finley was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
As a child, Finley was adventurous...
Denise M. Skowron
Sep 22, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN — Denise M. Skowron, 69, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, surrounded by her children and loving family.
Born Nov. 17, 1954, to Edward Sullivan and Shirley (Theodore) Ostavitz, Denise was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and community advocate.
A graduate of Rayen High School, Denise dedicated her life to enriching the lives of others. She served as commissioner at...
Joseph A. Giampietro
Sep 22, 2024
AUSTINTOWN — Joseph A. Giampietro, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at Hospice House.
He was born Oct. 10, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Charles Giampietro and the former Minnie DiPietro.
Joseph graduated from East High School in 1957. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In 1971, he joined the Austintown Police Department, where he would leave an...
Susan J. Scott
Sep 21, 2024
Susan J. Scott, 73, departed this world peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Salem, OH. Her journey through life was marked by a profound love for family and a passion for helping others, traits that endeared her to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Susan was born on November 8, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, to the late Michael Stanko...
Ellen F. Rupe
Sep 21, 2024
Ellen F. Rupe, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this life on September 21, 2024, in Warren, OH.
She was born on March 23, 1937, in New Port Richey, FL, to the late Albert and Anetta (Park) Melville. In 1955, Ellen married the love of her life, Gene Richard Rupe.
Ellen was a woman who embraced life with open arms,...
Daniel S. Celio
Sep 20, 2024
Daniel S. Celio, aged 46, passed away on September 20, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Eugene and Mary Beth (née Olsavsky) Celio; siblings, Elisa (Jason) Clever, Matt (Liz Ifill) Celio, Bernadette (Erik) Quinones, Bridgette (Sarah Partee) Celio, and Nick (Janeth Barahona) Celio; nieces and nephew Nicola Clever, Gideon and Temperance Partee; and extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Tina Rae Wilson
Sep 20, 2024
NEW MIDDLETOWN - Tina Rae Wilson, 65, died September 20, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Born January 6, 1959, in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Margaret Wilson.
She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Tina devoted many years of her life to her career, working diligently on the paint line at Astro Shapes until her retirement in 2011.
In...
Dorothy DeChicco
Sep 19, 2024
AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy Vinarsky DeChicco died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 87.
She was born in Youngstown, the oldest daughter of Stanley Jr. Vinarsky and Lydia Cerny Vinarsky.
She graduated from Girard High School in 1954, where she was a cheerleader, on the school’s first gymnastics team and National Honor Society member. She was a member of the...
Thomasine "Tommi" DeCarlo
Sep 18, 2024
POLAND — Thomasine “Tommi” Flask DeCarlo, 95, passed away peacefully, Monday, Sept. 18, 2024, at The Inn at Poland Way. She lived a life filled with love of family and friends. Her great love of conversation, cooking, baking and social activities endeared her to those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Tommi lived a remarkable life filled with...
Carol J. Leavitt
Sep 18, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN — With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the loss of Carol J. Leavitt, 68, who peacefully passed away at her home, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.
Born July 3, 1956, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Sr. and Mary A. Bernard Missik.
A proud lifelong resident and a graduate of Chaney High School, Carol devoted...
Henry Dominic Marsilio
Sep 18, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Henry Dominic Marsilio, 89, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024 at Assumption Village Nursing Home.
Born on May 30, 1935, in Youngstown, he was a loving husband to his wife of 67 years, Joan (Susko) Marsilio and a devoted father to his four sons.
Henry was a 1953 graduate of Girard High School. He also attended YSU.
Henry, always hard...
Robert Propri
Sep 16, 2024
Robert Propri, 74, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 16, 2024.
He was born on June 7, 1950, in Youngstown, OH to the late Larry Propri Sr. and Rose Argio Propri.
Robert graduated from Fitch High School. He started his career working for Cleveland-Cliffs United Steel for some time and then continued his career as a...
Rachel M. Carney
Sep 16, 2024
CANFIELD - Rachel M. Carney, 90, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Shepherd of the Valley in Poland, OH.
Rachel was born May 21, 1934 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of Pasquale and Adele (Stella) Scali. She graduated from Rayen High School in 1952 and shortly after married Jack P. Carney Jr. on December 26, 1953.
She was a homemaker and...
Donald Joseph Fleming
Sep 16, 2024
POLAND - D. Joseph Fleming (Joe), 76, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, on September 16, 2024.
Joe was born on August 24, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, the first son of Donald Joseph Fleming and Rosemary McNicholas Fleming, both deceased. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years,...
Samuel J. Traino III
Sep 10, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Samuel "Sammy" J. Traino III, 61, passed away on September 10, 2024, at the Greenbriar Healthcare Center, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness.
Born on March 25, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio, Sam was the son of Virginia Bistarkey Traino and Samuel J. Traino Jr. He graduated from Fitch High School in 1981 and continued his education...
David R. Mauerman
Sep 8, 2024
David Robert Mauerman, a beloved father, proud papa, cherished brother, best friend, and loyal Cleveland Browns fan, passed away at the age of 68 on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family after a valiant effort to overcome colon cancer for five years.
Dave was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on October 26, 1955, to David Henry and...
Dolores Oles
Sep 8, 2024
POLAND — Dolores “Mitzi” Sinistro Oles, 91, sister and aunt, retired teacher and resident of the Southwestern Run neighborhood in Poland, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital of complications from congestive heart failure.
Born May 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Michael and Genevieve Pilla Sinistro, and grew up in the Smokey Hollow neighborhood in Youngstown....
Edward Michael Brennan III
Sep 7, 2024
BOARDMAN - Edward Michael Brennan III affectionately known as "Papa" to his grandchildren and great grandchild, passed away September 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born January 9, 1934, Youngstown, Ohio to Edward and Mary (Victor) Brennan.
He was a graduate of St. Patrick's and Ursuline High School.
Ed "Slip" worked at Wonder Bread Bakery for 30 years. He was...
Lorena "Renee" Smith
Sep 6, 2024
Lorena “Renee” Smith, 84, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in the loving presence of her daughters at Hospice of the Valley.
Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Jennie Polvinen Archibald.
She graduated from Dwight Morrow High School class of 1957.Two years after graduation, she married her husband, Oscar J “Jene”...
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