Jun 14, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Thomas A. Howley, 96, formerly of Poland, passed away peacefully Monday, June 14, 2021, at The Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Tom was born May 7, 1925, in Youngstown, to Thomas J. and Margaret Langan Howley. Sadly, when Tom was just 14 months old, his mother passed away. Several years later, his father remarried Mary...

Jun 13, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Joseph Ridel, 78, died Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Windsor House at Omni Manor.

He was born October 24, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Norman Joseph and Dorothy (Pape) Ridel.

Joseph was a 1962 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked at Roth Bros. with the Local 71 Union for 25 years....

Jun 12, 2021

BOARDMAN — Caroline Berg, 80, died peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Assumption Village Nursing Home, surrounded by her family.

Caroline was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Camden, N.J., the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Damato Cremonese.

She attended Duquesne University and graduated from Mercy Hospital of Nursing.

Caroline worked as a Critical...

Jun 10, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Olive Kathryn Harasyn, 75, died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 21, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Dora Leak Hoffman.

Olive married John “Sox” Harasyn on March 21, 1964, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 16, 2013....

Jun 10, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Daniel Joseph Jacobson, 50, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Thursday, June 10, 2021.

Daniel was born May 20, 1971, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Martha Knapp Jacobson.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and worked as a machinist for many years.

In his spare time,...

Jun 7, 2021

POLAND - James “Jim” Harger unexpectedly went home to Heaven to be healed on Monday June 7, 2021.  Though he has left this Earth he will never leave the hearts of those that knew him. God broke the mold when He made Jim.

Jim was born May 11, 1961 to the late Charles and Verda (Fifield) Harger...

Jun 6, 2021

CANFIELD — Sister Jerome Corcoran, OSU, a longtime leader in education in the city of Youngstown and advocate for the poor, died Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Ursuline Motherhouse after complications from a fall two weeks ago. She was 105.

Irene M. Corcoran was born April 21, 1916, in Chicago, the daughter of Austin J. and...

Jun 6, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Elva J. Vargo, 76, died Sunday June 6, 2021, at her residence

Elva was born April 5, 1945, in Erie, Pa., a daughter of John and Elvena Chase Borkoski.

She attended Harborcreek High School. Before moving to Youngstown, Elva owned and operated a private cleaning business in Erie.

She was a...

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....