Jan 25, 2021

POLAND — Felicia June Young, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born Jan. 16, 1925, in New Kensington, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Felicia Smith Zapor.

Felicia was a graduate of South High School. Following high school, she...

Jan 23, 2021

CANFIELD — Jeanne D’Apolito, 71, passed away Jan. 23, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital due to complications of COVID-19.

Jeanne was born on Nov. 21, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of Carl and Marian Nybell Rango.

She was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and later taught preschool at Boardman United Methodist...

Jan 23, 2021

POLAND - Nicholas, 89, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and family.

Nick was born December 5, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, son of the late Christino Tiberio and Speranza Mangoelli.

Nick was a tremendous person to all. If you were fortunate to have meet...

Jan 23, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Maria Teutsch Remner-Stacey, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at her home, with her three children by her side.

She was born Aug. 2, 1941, in Waltersdorf, Transylvania, Romania, to Martin and Maria Pfingstgraef Teutsch. Her family was displaced to Austria in 1944. In 1950, the family immigrated to Youngstown.

Maria...

Jan 22, 2021

COLUMBIANA — Jerome Michael Kuzma, 84, who taught thousands, coached hundreds, raised five and shared in an incredible love, has died. He succumbed to injuries from a fall at his home, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.

Born in 1936 to Michael and Mary Hamborsky Kuzma, and older sibling to Leonard (of Erie, Pa.), Jerome was the first of...

Jan 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN -  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 1:00 P.M. at St. Brendan Church for Mary Terese "Teri" Laret age 92 who Thursday January 21, 2021 met her Lord and Savior and reunited with friends and family who predeceased her. Particularly her husband, Lee Quentin Laret, whom she married in 1953 after having met at...

Jan 21, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph A. Kalasky Jr., 67 passed away Thursday January 21, 2021 at Hospice House. He was born September 24, 1953 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph A. and Helen (Olenick) Kalasky Sr. Joe earned an Associates Degree in criminal justice from YSU.  He retired after 39 years from Northside Hospital, where he worked in housekeeping. ...

Jan 21, 2021

POLAND — Richard V. Cangi, 95, of Poland, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Richard was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Ashland, Pa., the son of Richard and Helen Kula Cangi. He was a 1944 graduate of East High School. After his graduation he enlisted in the Navy, serving in the Philippine Islands...

Jan 20, 2021

POLAND - Richard A. Holquist, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born August 19, 1939 in Oil City, PA.,  a son of the late John Oscar and Hilda (Marschinke) Holquist. Richard graduated from Oil City High School and received a degree from Clarion State University.  He was honorably discharged from the United...

Jan 18, 2021

POLAND — Dorothy Bayne Lindsay, 81, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.

She was born May 17, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Russell and Dorothy Bayne.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of Ursuline High School. After graduating from Ursuline and working at the A&P store for many years, she went back to...

Jan 17, 2021

Helen T. Crum, 90, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Helen was born August 29, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of James D. & Helen L. (O’Neill) McCarthy.

She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, class of 1948. Helen was known to classmates for her beautiful singing voice and after school sought opportunities...

Jan 17, 2021

NORTH JACKSON — Marion Roudebush, 82, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 17, 2021, at Briarfield Nursing Home.

Marion was born May 16, 1938, the daughter of Clair and Hazel Drummond Hess.

She spent her life as a homemaker, dedicating her life to her family.

Marion was a member of Highway Tabernacle Church.

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Jan 16, 2021

NORTH LIMA — June Puscher Lane, 98, died Saturday evening, Jan. 16, 2021, at Assumption Village. June was born June 24, 1922, in Pennsylvania to Francis and Emma Uphoff Grim.

June attended Hubbard High School.

She and Samuel Puscher were married Sept. 12, 1942. They raised their family in Hubbard and moved to Fort Myers...

Jan 15, 2021

CANFIELD — Stella Marie Betsa, 78, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Coastal Carolina Hospital in South Carolina.

She was born March 6, 1942, in Youngstown, to Francis and Ellen Bisso Vivo.

Stella was a graduate of Wilson High School and owned and operated Bark N Bows, a professional dog grooming company.

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Jan 13, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Dena M. Bokesch, 72, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Dena was born July 24, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Julia Adovasio Carbon.

She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Dena worked as a secretary...

Jan 12, 2021

CANFIELD — Mary Richley, 92, passed away at home, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Mary was born Jan. 9, 1929, in Campbell, a daughter of the late George and Anna Biros, immigrants who came to America from Czechoslovakia.

Mary graduated cum laude from Campbell Memorial High School in 1947. Her studies centered on business. She was...

Jan 12, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Janice Marie Balkan passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at the age of 64, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born July 1, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul “Jake” and Joanne Ranalli Balkan.

Janice went to the Mahoning County School for the Retarded and graduated in 1976....

Jan 11, 2021

Tallmadge-Dorothy “Honey” Durkin Walsh passed on to the “better side” on January 11, 2021 with her family. Her family and close friends know her story.  God knows more.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 19, 1929, the daughter of John and Bridget DeVaney Durkin. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1947, from Youngstown State...

Jan 7, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph J. O’Loughlin, 67, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born March 19, 1953, in New Castle, Pa., the son of Norman and Rilla Mae Allsopp O’Loughlin.

A lifelong Austintown resident, Joseph was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and attended Youngstown State University. He...

Jan 6, 2021

NORTH JACKSON - Rebecca Mae Ruby, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born November 4, 1958 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle (Smith) Thorpe. Rebecca was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed cooking.  Her greatest love was for her family. especially spending time with all of her grandchildren....