Feb 17, 2022

BOARDMAN — Rose Marie Virginia Colla, 87, is rejoicing in the presence of her Lord. She died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, after a brief illness.

Rose Marie was known as “JuJu” to her family and friends. She was born in Youngstown, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary Marinelli Colla, the youngest of five children.

Feb 16, 2022

DELAWARE — Betty Jane Hrinko, 96, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.

She was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Doll Reese.

Betty was a 1944 graduate of East High School and worked as a teacher’s aide at Youngstown City Schools for 24 years.

She married Alexander Hrinko...

Feb 12, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Paul J. Glista, 71, died early Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Paul was born Aug. 12, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Adele Pahut Glista.

He was a 1969 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the shipping department for Sears Roebuck and Company for...

Feb 8, 2022

POLAND - John Richard Chiaro Sr., 78, died peacefully Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Alzheimers Center surrounded by his family. John was born June 7, 1943, in New Castle, PA, the son of Guy Chiaro and Catherine Colucci Chiaro Cracraft. He was raised in Hillsville, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Mohawk High School.  John enlisted in...

Feb 8, 2022

POLAND — Patricia A. Milanowski, 74, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Patricia was born March 1, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco and Margaret Retone Seminara.

She graduated from cosmetology school and worked as a self-employed hairdresser until retiring.

Patricia is survived by her children,...

Feb 6, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN - Diana Whitaker, 75, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Austinwoods. She was born June 23, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, a daughter of Drewie and Mary Scarsella Whitaker. Diana retired from Giant Eagle. She enjoyed going to breakfast with friends, playing bingo and vacationing in Texas. She was a dog mom to a mean little dog named Pancho...

Feb 6, 2022

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FEB 13, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Sandra Lee Cappitte, 81, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Sandra was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Butler, Pa., the daughter of the late Lester and Jennie McClymonds Scott.

She moved to the North Side...

Feb 6, 2022

BOARDMAN — James E. Ward, 74, died Sunday morning, Feb. 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, from complications due to COVID-19.

Jim was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Warren, the son of William D. and Jennie P. Stefano Ward. He was a 1965 graduate of Howland High School and received his bachelor’s degree in political science...

Feb 3, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Gerald F. Bailey, 81, died Thursday morning, Feb. 3, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Gerald was born Sept. 6, 1940, in Akron, the son of Frederick and June Roberts Bailey.

He was a graduate of Columbiana High School and was a United States Air Force and Marine Corps veteran. Gerald had retired...

Feb 2, 2022

LEWIS CENTER - Jerome David Scheetz, 86, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Capri Gardens in Lewis Center. His gentle spirit was seen and felt by all until his last breath. He passed peacefully knowing that he was loved by so many. People might say that a man is judged by the accomplishments achieved in life,...

Feb 2, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Wayne D. Miller, 66, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Wayne was born December 21, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of O.V. and Lillian Huskins Miller. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a carpenter remodeling homes. Wayne was always working or doing something around the house....

Feb 2, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - John Paul McAndrew, JP Jam The DJ, passed away Wednesday the 2nd of February. He was 69. He was born November 14, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of the late John T. and Elizabeth Angelo McAndrew. John was a 1972 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School.  He was employed at Sear, Kaufmans and Inner Circle Pizza in...

Feb 2, 2022

AUSTINTOWN — Joyce Orochoski, 71, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Jan. 3, 1951, in Hillside, N.J., a daughter of the late John and Mary Sofchuk Ornowski.

Joyce was an assistant nurse for Parks Center from 2003 to 2017, where she loved helping people and being there...

Feb 1, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN — Ada Neff, 85, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at home.

Ada was born on Jan. 30, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Mildred Barnhouse Deiger.

She was a 1956 graduate of Canfield High School. Ada was a former advisor to Explorers Post 77, former member of Dublin Grange No. 1409...

Feb 1, 2022

CANFIELD — Raymond P. Kelly III, 75, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ray was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of Raymond P. and Wilma Sullivan Kelly. He was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University after serving in the Army during the...

Jan 31, 2022

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Elizabeth Nadolny, 72, passed away unexpectedly, joining the angels, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Deeply missed, the memory of her gentle spirit, the memories we collected and her enduring love, will live eternally in our hearts.

Elizabeth was born Dec. 21, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Marion and Mary Krynski Nadolny from...

Jan 30, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Inez Sinibaldi, 91, passed away Sunday January 30th at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born December 20, 1930 in Hillsville, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Maria Femia Argiro. Inez dedicated her life to taking care of her family and raising her children. She cherished her time spent with her children and grandchildren. Years ago,...

Jan 29, 2022

POLAND — John Isabella Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his family by his side.

He was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Josephine Ferrante Isabella Sr.

John was a 1955 graduate of East High School, where he lettered in...

Jan 27, 2022

POLAND — Joseph L. Downey, 73, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital.

Joseph was born on Nov. 8, 1948, in Clifton Forge, Va., the son of Joseph and Nella Purkey Downey.

He was an account manager for Kraft Foods. Joseph was very passionate about soccer. He helped start the Poland Youth Soccer...

Jan 26, 2022

BUCKEYE LAKE — Jane Alynn Addington, 71, died peacefully with her twin sister by her side, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Licking Memorial Hospital, following complications of diabetes.

Jane was born April 18, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of William G. Jr. and Mary K. Binsley Addington.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School...