Nov 12, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Charles “Chuck” Edward Molaskey, 87, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2021, at Briarfield Place.

He was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Sharon, Pa., to the late Joseph C. Molaskey and Mary Tebelak Molaskey. He married his high school sweetheart, Naomi “Nickie” Starkey Molaskey, on Feb. 11, 1956. He had an ESSO gas...

Nov 11, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE — Jennifer C. McCon, 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday evening, Nov. 11, 2021, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Feb. 22, 1967, in Charleston, S.C., a daughter of John A. Orr and Judith Wiseman Orr.

Jennifer was a 1985 graduate of Canfield...

Nov 10, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anne A. Martino, 92, passed away Wednesday morning November 10, 2021 at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born March 27, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Mathew and Elizabeth M. (Kaldos) Stokan. Anne graduated from Chaney High School and devoted her life to taking care of her family. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles daily....

Nov 9, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Beverly Ann Johnson Rudawsky, known as “Bee,” “Mom,” “Grandma Bee,” and “Great-Grandma,” joined her gentle spirit with those of her husband, Sam, and son, Gregg, on Tuesday morning, Nov. 9, 2021, at Hospice House in North Lima.

Bee was born in Charleroi, Pa., on May 23, 1930, a daughter of George and Elsie Johnson....

Nov 9, 2021

CANFIELD — Susan L. Raubenstraw, 67, went home to her Lord, surrounded by loving family, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Hospice House.

Susan L. was born July 23, 1954, in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy Schramm Whiteman.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree in hearing and speech sciences in 1976, from Ohio...

Nov 8, 2021

POLAND - Robert J. Lautner, 80, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 8, 2021, at his home. He was born March 8, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Kozma Lautner. Robert was a 1959 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He retired after 30 years working for Superior Beverage. Robert started out playing drums for...

Nov 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Diane LaPaze, 70, passed away Sunday evening November 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center. She was born April 9, 1951 Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Violet (Barnes) Kane. Diane was a 1969 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and became a secretary for many years for State Farm Insurance and running other business...

Oct 30, 2021

POLAND — Dr. Daniel Rocco D’Amato, O.D., 93, passed away Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Daniel was born Aug. 17, 1928, on 12th Street in Campbell to the late Donato Daniel and Maria Coletta D’Amato.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Oct 28, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Madeline "Lena" Frondorf, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born January 23, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Lee Lopez and Mary (Murillo) Cuellar. Lena was a 1966 graduate of South High School and received a degree from Choffin Nursing School. She...

Oct 27, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Meredith A. Suhar, 65, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Aug. 25, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond and Gail Antes Harris.

Meredith was a 1974 graduate of Liberty High School. After further education in Columbus, she became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). She...

Oct 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Godfrey James Perry, 93, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, peacefully at his home.

Godfrey, affectionately known as “Jim” was born Jan. 16, 1928, in Youngstown, a son of Godfrey James and Martha June Klinger Perry.

Jim married the love of his life, Rosemary Ann Perry, on May 25, 1950; and she preceded him...

Oct 26, 2021

Youngstown - Family and friends of William Joshua and Cathy Joshua Sorvillo both of Youngstown Ohio, would like to invite those who knew them to be present for a Celebration of Life at the home of  nephew, Robert Joshua  on Thursday October 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM at 78 Newport Drive in Boardman. A private celebration is being held...

Oct 26, 2021

Kathleen “Cookie” Bowman, 71, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at her residence.

Cookie was born July 30, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Harry B. and M. Genevieve Cappy Bowman.

She was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, a 1981 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Science of Education bachelor’s...

Oct 25, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN-Shirley Schindler, 83, passed away peacefully Monday morning at her daughter's home with her loving family by her side. She was born December 5 th , 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Roger and Bertha (Price) Walsh. Prior to starting a family she worked at Ohio Bell as an operator. She then worked at Mr. Paul's Bakery and...

Oct 22, 2021

CANFIELD — Carolyn Ann Orsini, 81, died early Friday morning, Oct. 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Sept. 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Frank and Marguerite Petrarca Colaprete.

Carolyn worked at Assumption Village as a registered nurse for more than 25 years. She went to school at...

Oct 18, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Carl L. “Pete” Shingledecker, 85, died Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at his home.

Carl was born Nov. 28, 1935, the son of Harold and Anna O’Hara Shingledecker. He attended South High School, then served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Christine Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid...

Oct 18, 2021

New Middletown - Glenn Mashburn, 83, passed away Monday morning at Beeghly Oaks. He was born September 15, 1938 Unaka, North Carolina, a son of the late Caleb “Jack” and Ada (Rose) Mashburn. In the early 70's, Glenn worked at Republic Steel for 29 years, ran Glenn's Tree Service, owned and operated Atlantic Richfield station in Lowellville and was...

Oct 17, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Darlene Bobovetz, 68, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at her home, after a one-year illness.

Darlene was born Sept. 14, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Tony and Helen York Giordano.

She was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a paralegal for local law firms before establishing D&D Consulting,...

Oct 17, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Celesta Carmella Moran, 92, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the Woodlands at Hampton Woods.

Celesta was born June 12, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Clouse and Marie Rose Iagulli Bartholomew.

Besides her outstanding talents as a homemaker, she was an accomplished artist, working beautifully with all mediums. She shared her gift...

Oct 17, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Ann Cerimele, 90, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born Dec. 12, 1930, in Sharon, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Doyle Beil.

She was a 1949 graduate of Ursuline High School. Margaret was a member of St. Columba Cathedral, Seton III and...