Jun 4, 2021

CANFIELD — Jayne E. Geewax, 68, of Canfield, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Jayne was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Julius and Rita Vitullo Geewax.

Jayne was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and later earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green...

Jun 3, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Albert L. Vega, 77, died peacefully Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Albert was born July 17, 1943, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, the son of Florencio and Engracia Vitalis Vega. He came to the area as a small child. Albert worked for General Motors in the Fabricating Plant for 30 years until retiring....

Jun 2, 2021

POLAND — Kimberly A. Johnson, 56, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Feb. 7, 1965, in Bethlehem, Pa., a daughter of Warren and Joan Hall.

Kim was a 1983 graduate of Barron Collier High School in Naples, Fla., and received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State...

Jun 2, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Deborah A. Brothers, 70, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Deborah was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Vukich Pretoka. She was a 1968 graduate of Chaney High School. Deborah married her husband, Robert "Bruce" Brothers on Jan. 31, 1979; and he preceded her in death...

Jun 1, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Rose T. Koneval, 87, died peacefully Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Austinwoods Nursing Home from complications of Covid-19.

Rose was born Oct. 21, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Napolitano) Fiordelise.

She was a 1951 graduate of The Rayen School, where she proudly led her school as head majorette. Rose...

May 31, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Popio, 76, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side.

He was born March 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Mary Siciliano Popio.

A lifelong West Side resident, Robert graduated from Chaney High School and worked as a journeyman plumber at Local...

May 31, 2021

CANFIELD — Beverly Paige Viets, 85, died peacefully Monday, May 31, 2021, at Windsor House in Canfield.

Beverly, affectionately known as Mumsey or Paige, was born Oct. 13, 1935, in Greenville, Pa., the daughter of William and Grace Rhoades Brakeman.

She was a 1953 graduate of Greenville High School.

Mumsey spent her life as a...

May 31, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Robert Popio, 76, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Mary Siciliano Popio. A lifelong West Side resident, Robert graduated from Chaney High School and worked as a journeyman plumber at Local 87 and Local 396 Plumbers...

May 31, 2021

POLAND - John Sesonsky, 69, passed away at home Monday, May 31, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was born Jan. 30, 1952, in Youngstown to John and Elva Becella Sesonsky. John graduated from Chaney High School in 1970 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Youngstown State University in...

May 30, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Scott M. Johnson, 30, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Scott was born Oct. 7, 1990, in Alexandria Va., the son of Sherry Johnson and William Whalen.

Scott attended Saint Charles school, where he was also a member of the church....

May 27, 2021

MANSFIELD — “Sisters help you find the most important things when you have lost them. We lost our sister, Karen A. Seman, on Thursday, May 27, 2021.”

Karen was born in Youngstown, on Aug. 26, 1964, to Mary Anne and Matthew “Red” Seman. Karen was the youngest of three sisters.

Karen loved to fish for...

May 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Grace C. Gerst, 77, died peacefully Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Grace was born Feb. 5, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of Francis P. and Mary H. Reddington Hackett.

She was a 1962 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended business college to receive a secretary certificate....

May 25, 2021

BOARDMAN — Mary Ann P. Catullo, 87, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021, at Hospice House.

She was born Aug. 17, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Sarga Gonda.

Mary Ann was a 1951 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. She was a devout Catholic, attending Our Lady...

May 23, 2021

CANFIELD — William “Bill” Joseph Krumpak went peacefully to be with his personal Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 23, 2021, after a relentless and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. We can rest and rejoice knowing Bill is joyfully in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.

Bill was born May 30, 1951, in Youngstown , to...

May 23, 2021

COLUMBUS - Steven R. Brownlee, 34, died in his home on May 23, 2021.

Born to Robert Brownlee and Kathryn Brownlee Klem on July 17, 1986, Steve grew up in Boardman, Ohio.  He graduated from Boardman High School in 2004 where he was active in the community as a member of the Civil Air Patrol and DeMolay....

May 22, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Nan L. McCambridge, 90, passed away Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, at her home.

She was born July 15, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Glenn B. and Louise Klingensmith Curran.

She was instrumental in the daily operations of the family business, McCambridge Plumbing. She was first contact with customers...

May 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas R. VanWinkle, 74, passed away Friday evening, May 21, 2021, at his home.

He was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Omaha, Neb., a son of the late Leonard E. and Irene E. Hallstead VanWinkle.

Tom served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War, from 1966 to 1969. He was a...

May 21, 2021

POLAND — Thomas White, 96, passed away Friday afternoon, May 21, 2021, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

He was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Richmond, a son of the late William M. and Mildred Z. Baim White.

Tom proudly served his country in the Army.

He retired after a career at...

May 19, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Theodore Stanley Niziolek, 79, died peacefully Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.

Ted was born Aug. 15, 1941, in Youngstown, the oldest child of Theodore and Helen Ewolhin Niziolek.

He graduated from South High School in 1959 and went on to Combs College of Music in Philadelphia, where he was...

May 19, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Edward E. Scott, 70, died peacefully Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at home from diabetes and congestive heart failure. Edward was born Feb. 27 1951, in Rochester, PA, the son of Eugene and Sarah (Shouse) Scott. He was a graduate of Simi Valley High School in California and worked on the assembly line at General Motors for 40 years until retiring in 2013.  He...