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...

Feb 28, 2023

CANFIELD — Clyde Alva Richardson III, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, with family by his side, at Hospice House in Poland.

Clyde was born Nov. 21, 1943, in Salem, to Patricia Case Richardson and Clyde Alva Richardson II.

He graduated from Columbiana High School in the Class of 1961 and served in the United...

Feb 25, 2023

POLAND — Darwin “Dar” E. Emerson, 88, formerly of Janesville, Wis., passed away peacefully, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. He was well known throughout Mahoning County for his 17 years of service to Hospice of the Valley as a vigil volunteer, and Relay For Life captain of “Team Dian,” which has raised over 0,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Feb 24, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. John J. Buckley Sr., returned to his creator on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, surrounded by those he loved.

He was born on Jan. 21,1930, in Youngstown, the first son of the late Judge John and Rosalie Singler Buckley. He graduated from Ursuline High School, class of 1948, and was class president, and a member...

Feb 21, 2023

NORTH LIMA — On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Gene Victor DiVincenzo, 88, departed on his final flight home to be reunited with the love of his life, Roseelia.

Gene lived a truly remarkable life, and the legacy he left behind is difficult to convey in such few words. A Marine Corps veteran and passionate aviator, Gene proudly...

Feb 21, 2023

POLAND — Steven D. Morey, 84, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 23, 1938, son of the late Steven C. and Eleanor Kollat Morey.

Steve received his associate degree in engineering from Youngstown College. He worked as an engineer for Commercial Intertech and...

Feb 20, 2023

BOARDMAN - Roseanne Roh, 93, died peacefully Monday, February 20, 2023 at Briarfield Place. Roseanne was born March 3, 1929, in McDonald, the daughter of Stephen and Anna Hrivnak Sikora. She was a graduate of McDonald High School and worked in the drafting room at US Steel until retiring to raise her family. Roseanne was a member of Zion...

Feb 19, 2023

STRUTHERS - Naomi Lois Liston, 89, formerly of North Jackson, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 19, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Smithfield, Pa., a daughter of the late Rev. Alex and Eleanor Thomas Kennedy. Naomi graduated from South Union High School in Uniontown, Pa. She was a medical secretary all of her...

Feb 16, 2023

POLAND — Mauricio J. Montaldo, 84, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born in Santiago, Chile, to Caupolican Montaldo and Raquel Munoz (de Montaldo).

He attended military school. He studied journalism at the University of Concepcion while he began as a reporter for the Diario El sur de Concepcion. He...

Feb 16, 2023

AKRON — Linda Houck Eisenzimmer, 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, in Akron, on Feb. 16, 2023.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Heidi M Houck Lueking and son-in-law, William J. Lueking of Hockessin, Del.; son, Bryan D Houck and daughter-in-law, Amy Houck of Grand Rapids, Mich.; grandsons, Will Lueking (Mara), Hayden Lueking, David S...

Feb 16, 2023

NEW MIDDLETOWN - Tracy Lynn Filisky, 53, of New Middletown, OH passed away peacefully Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio with her husband by her side holding her hand. Tracy was born March 22, 1969, in Sharon PA; the eldest of four children to Bernadette and Thomas Telega. She was a proud graduate of Hickory...

Feb 15, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Diane L. Ellinos, 72, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman.

Diane was born Jan. 31, 1951, in St. Petersburg, Fla., the daughter of Thomas and Ardena Hoffman Ferguson.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked, until retirement, for 17 years for Resash Remodeling, where...

Feb 15, 2023

CANFIELD ­– Frank Gamberale, 60, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Frank, also known as “Frankie the Claw” for his outstanding athleticism, was born in Youngstown, to the late Soccorsa Antonietta Gamberale and Frank P. Gamberale, Jan. 9, 1963. He went to Poland High School, where he...

Feb 14, 2023

BOARDMAN - Ronald L. Smith, 63, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning. He was born February 23, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of Darwin Lee Smith and Dorothy Berry Suha. Ronald was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. Ronald spent his career in the printing and graphic design industry. He started RL Smith Graphics and retired from...

Feb 14, 2023

WARREN — Loretta M. Newbury, 78, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born June 29, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Donald and Margaret Galias Kershner.

Loretta was a graduate of Rayen High School and received her nursing degree from East Liverpool City Hospital. She was...