Aug 1, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anne Grich, 91, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born December 27, 1929, in Youngstown, to parents Louis and Ethel (Stretts) Maxymych. She completed a 3 year program at Youngstown College to become a Medical Technologist and was employed by various medical facilities in the area. Anne was a member of St....

Aug 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Caroleann Yargo, 81, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 27, 1939, in Youngstown to parents Clark S. and Elizabeth (Brink) Bennington.

Caroleann was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She married David Yargo on March 6, 1976 and dedicated...

Aug 1, 2021

WARREN — Eric T. Stevens, Sr., 49, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at home.

Eric was born Aug. 3, 1971, in Warren, the son of Walter H. Sr. and Genevieve M. Patrick Stevens.

He was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and was a self-employed mechanic and carpenter.

In his spare...

Jul 30, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Louis R. Cervone, 63, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at home.

Louis was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Warren, the son of Peter and Helen Valent Cervone.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Youngstown State University.

Jul 30, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Ralph V. Traino, 91, passed away peacefully at home July 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 9, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Sam and Rose Lepore Traino.

Ralph was a 1948 graduate of Chaney High School. He was employed for 32 1/2 years for U.S. Steel Ohio...

Jul 30, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Louis R. Cervone, 63, died Friday, July 30, 2021, at home.

Louis was born Jan. 17, 1958, in Warren, the son of Peter and Helen Valent Cervone.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Youngstown State University.

Jul 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Karen Jean Lastic, 70, died peacefully Thursday, July 29, 2021, at University Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Karen was born March 1, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco Anthony and Margaret Nicola Palermo.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a cake decorator at Giant Eagle for...

Jul 27, 2021

BOARDMAN - Marybeth Ann Hamrock, 52, passed away Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born Jan. 6, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas Hamrock and Carol Costy Hamrock. Marybeth was a 1987 graduate of Boardman High School. She enjoyed crafts, coloring, watching the Disney Channel and collecting stuffed animals. Marybeth loved...

Jul 27, 2021

POLAND — Kathleen P. Pavuk, 74, died early Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary McNeeley Nelson.

She was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked in the billing department for Falcon trucking...

Jul 26, 2021

NORTH JACKSON - Delbert J. Leichliter, 86, passed away Monday morning, July 26, 2021 at his home. He was born May 2, 1935 in Niles, OH a son of the late Paul and Lillian (Dunn) Leichliter. Delbert graduated from Jackson Milton High School.  He retired from Republic Steel in Warren as an overhead crane operator.  Delbert enjoyed fishing, gardening and...

Jul 26, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Thomas S. O’Hara Sr., 78, died Monday afternoon, July 26, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Tom was born April 29, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of the late Thomas O’Hara and Helen Marrie O’Hara Schabel. He graduated in 1962 from Chaney High School.

Tom worked at GM Lordstown for 32 years as...

Jul 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - William V. Stiner Jr., 67, passed away Friday morning, July 23, 2021, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 15, 1953, in Cleveland, a son of the late William Sr. and Anna Grace Rose Stiner. Bill graduated from South High School. He was employed by General Motors as a spot welder for 34 years. After...

Jul 20, 2021

CANFIELD — Alberta Vantell, 76, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Alberta, affectionately known as “Birdie,” was born March 28, 1945, in Youngstown to parents Joseph and Eleanor Dohar Beshara.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and worked as a caregiver for 25 years.

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Jul 20, 2021

BOARDMAN — Charles J. Bannon, a longtime local judge, attorney and musician who served four terms as Mahoning County Common Pleas judge, died at home peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, following complications from heart disease. He was 93.

A public servant for more than 50 years, he was respected for his integrity, his strict interpretation of...

Jul 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Mary T. Cleary, 92, died peacefully Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Park Vista Nursing Home. Mary was born Feb. 19, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Edward and Florence Garde Cleary. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Mercyhust College in Erie, Pa. Mary worked as an accounting manager for GMAC...

Jul 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Tracy Thomas Jenkins, 52, continued her journey of life, with her passing on Sunday, July 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Her loss here on earth has brought all who loved her great sadness; however, we are comforted in knowing that we now have an ambassador in heaven. There, as we too make the similar journey,...

Jul 13, 2021

POLAND — Jeffrey D. Klepfer, 56, died suddenly Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, from an apparent heart condition.

He was born Dec. 20, 1964, in Youngstown, to parents Wilbur “W.F.” and Beverly Oldfield Klepfer.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and worked in construction.

He is...

Jul 11, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara Ann Conway, 88, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Omni Manor.

Barbara, affectionately known as Ann, was born Nov. 24, 1932, to parents Thomas Paul and Veronica D. Truhan Conway. A lifelong resident of the West Side, she was a graduate of Chaney High School.

She is survived by her brother, Thomas...

Jul 9, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Salvatore P. Corona, 95, died peacefully Friday, July 9, 2021, at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Salvatore, affectionately known as Sam, was born July 17, 1925, in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Anthony P. Corona and Mary Roberto Sletvold.

He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and a veteran of the Army....

Jul 9, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Dr. David W. Ritchie III DPM., 83, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, July 9, 2021, at his home.

He affectionately was known as “Doc.” He was born Nov. 5, 1937, in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late David W. II and Maxine Ritchie. He attended elementary school and high school in New Castle, Pennsylvania...