David Alexander

Feb 14, 2023

NORTH JACKSON — David E. Alexander, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after suffering a sudden heart attack.

David was born May 20, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Elias and Louise Payne Alexander. He was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School, where he excelled in football.

Upon graduation,...

William Chipps

Feb 14, 2023

POLAND - William D. Chipps, 62, passed away Tuesday evening February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family . He was born April 14, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Freda Lipscomb Chipps. William graduated from Struthers High School in 1978. From 1982 to 1988, he served his country in the United States Air...

Marguerite Driscoll-Stitzel

Feb 12, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Marguerite R. Driscoll-Stitzel, 71, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at her home.

Marguerite, affectionately known as “Margie,” was born Feb. 11, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, a daughter of Richard and Ruth Gillespie Driscoll.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Margie received her culinary degree from Youngstown State University. She loved dogs and...

Teresa Mcmahon

Feb 11, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Teresa A. McMahon, 70, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at her home, with family by her side.

Teresa, affectionately known as Terri, was born Feb. 21, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of Arnold W. and Magdalen “Peggy” Stock Bokesch.

Terri was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State...

Carmella Bokros

Feb 11, 2023

STRUTHERS — Carmella M. Bokros, 92, died peacefully, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at home.

Carmella was born July 16, 1930, in Taylor Township, Pa., the daughter of Joseph and Minnie Carangie Camerot.

She was a graduate of New Castle High School and worked in the cafeteria at Cardinal Mooney High School for many years. Carmella...

Mary Quinn

Feb 10, 2023

BOARDMAN — Mary P. Quinn, 66, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Greenbriar, with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 14, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles Heck and Margaret Boyle-Kovach.

Mary was a 1975 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was an office manager for Ohio Wine Imports and...

George Kovach

Feb 9, 2023

AVON LAKE - George M. Kovach, 84, died Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Independence Village of Avon Lake.

He was born on September 27, 1938, in Niles, Ohio, a son of John and Sophie (Lastik) Kovach. George was the class valedictorian at Mineral Ridge High School. After receiving his masters degree, he became a licensed independent social worker and worked as...

Patricia Thompson

Feb 8, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Patricia Ann Thompson, 78, passed away Wednesday morning at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 16, 1944 in Gary, W.V., a daughter of the late Tony Morris and Mary Chlebus Kremin. Patricia was a graduate of East High School. She dedicated her life to raising her sons and taking care of her family. She was a...

Joyce Husak

Feb 2, 2023

POLAND — Joyce A. Husak, 70, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born July 25, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thaddeus and Annabelle Stark Schiffer.

She was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School and was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family....

Mary Elizabeth Lowe

Feb 2, 2023

POLAND - Mary Elizabeth Lowe, 81, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. Mary Elizabeth was born June 2, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Lucille Navarro Caesar. She was a 1959 graduate of Ursuline High School and received her bachelor's degree from Kent State...

Louis "Lou" Sudano

Jan 28, 2023

BERLIN CENTER — Louis A. “Lou” Sudano, 88, died peacefully, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Austinwoods Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.

Lou was born Oct. 7, 1934, in Niles, the son of Nicola and Pauline Reino Sudano. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy....

Ellison Kerber

Jan 26, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Ellison V. Kerber, 56, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Continuing Health Care, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Ellison was born Feb. 11, 1966, in Youngstown, the daughter of Harold R. and Sandra Reali Kerber.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and earned a...

Daryl Brobst

Jan 26, 2023

BERLIN CENTER - Daryl A. Brobst, 54, passed away suddenly, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. He was born May 19, 1968. Daryl served his country in the Army. He worked as a driver for FedEx. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, boating or hunting. Daryl is survived by his father, Daryl H. (Carol) Brobst...

Robert Durkin

Jan 25, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Robert John Durkin, 92, a longtime resident of Austintown, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2023. Death followed a series of hospitalizations for heart and breathing problems.

He was the youngest of eight children born to Catherine and John Durkin of Youngstown. All are now deceased.

Robert, also known as Bob, was a 1949...

Michael Teutsch Sr.

Jan 24, 2023

CANFIELD — Michael Teutsch Sr., 86, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Michael was born July 3, 1936, in Waltersdorf, Siebenbergergen Transylvania, now known as Romania, the son of Martin and Maria Pfingstgraef Teutsch.

After their family was displaced to Austria, they moved to the United States in...

John Clarke

Jan 22, 2023

BOARDMAN - John Clarke, 81, died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas. He was born on February 7, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of John Clarke and S. Marie Clarke-Deeley. John received his Bachelors in Metallurgical Engineering from Carnegie Tech and he spent his career working in the steel industry. He was an avid golfer...

James Wilkinson

Jan 19, 2023

CANFIELD - James C. Wilkinson, 82, passed away January 19, 2023 at Hospice House with his family by his side. James was born February 7, 1940, in Salem, a son of the late Robert and Bernice Scott Wilkinson. James graduated from Toronto High School and Wheeling Barber College. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1959...

Vilma Wilthew

Jan 19, 2023

CANFIELD — Vilma M. “Val” Wilthew, age 90, of Canfield, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.

She was born July 23, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alexander and Lillian Chitarovich Luteran.

Val was a graduate of South High School and had worked at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and the former Strouss department store, before beginning...

Sally Fisher-Evans

Jan 18, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Sally Jeanne Fisher-Evans, 87, formerly of New Middletown, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Sally was born July 29, 1935, in Massillon, the daughter of the late Willis and Kathryn Coulburn Hinman. She was a graduate of Rayen High School. As a teenager, she volunteered as a candy striper...

David Lavorini

Jan 15, 2023

POLAND — David Allen Lavorini, 68, died peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

David was born July 9, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Lido and Dorothy Rice Lavorini.

He was a graduate of Springdale High School in Pittsburgh and worked as a carpenter his entire career.

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