Mar 29, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Ethelyn B. Mitchell, 84, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, at Greenbriar Health Center, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 12, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Leroy D. and Beryl Miller George.

Lynn was a graduate of Struthers High School, where she was a cheerleader. She worked as...

Mar 26, 2021

BOARDMAN - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM ,Wednesday, at St. Charles Church, Boardman, for James M. Baker age 53 of Boardman who died Friday evening at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born July 14, 1967 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Burdette and Marian (McCarthy) Baker. He was...

Mar 26, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Stanley “Stush” Sedmak, 58, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, with his family at his side.

He was born March 23, 1963, in Youngstown, a son of George and Mary Lucille Paglia Sedmak.

Stanley was a 1981 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a store clerk and dairy manager...

Mar 25, 2021

Heaven gained another angel when Sarah “Sally” Durkin died peacefully on March 25, 2021.  Sally was born on October 6,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John Durkin and Bridget DeVaney Durkin.

She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951, and received a degree in Elementary Education from Youngstown State University in 1959.

She had been a...

Mar 24, 2021

BOARDMAN – Norman John Ruby, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

Norman John was born Jan. 3, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Norman D. and Shirley J. Kline Ruby.

He was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and worked hard for AEY Electric for many...

Mar 23, 2021

CANFIELD — Richard E. Sternagel, 76, passed away Tuesday evening, March 23, 2021, after an 18-year battle with MS, and from recent heart issues.

He was born March 5, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Wanda Mack Sternagel.

Richard attended YSU and Ohio State University for his undergrad degree in social...

Mar 23, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO — Victor Joseph Palma, 77, of San Francisco, formerly of Youngstown, died Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in San Francisco.

Victor was born June 20, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of Victor and Eileen Palma. He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and later moved to San Francisco.

Vic was known for...

Mar 22, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — Priscilla Malagisi, 74, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

The daughter of the late Emery and Priscilla (Fodor) Grbinich, Priscilla was born in Youngstown on Sept. 27, 1946.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1963. In 1965, she married Richard Malagisi, and they shared 56 years together....

Mar 21, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Dorothy K. Patton, 89, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

She was born June 26, 1931, in Bethel, Pa. (now known as Bethel Park), a daughter of the late Joseph Guy and Florence Chamberlain Kosslow.

Dorothy graduated from Bethel High School and attended Robert Morris Business School...

Mar 21, 2021

CANFIELD - Thomas H. Ball, 86, died March 21, 2021 in Hospice House. Born October 12, 1934 in Colver, PA, the oldest of four, to the late Thomas and Anna (Wahna) Ball. Tom was a 1952 graduate of Ebensburg Cambria High School and went on to become a die maker for General Motors until his retirement in 2000. He...

Mar 19, 2021

CANFIELD - Shirley Moore, 96, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday evening, March 19, 2021. She was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Sylvan and Virgie Short Post. Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Canfield High School. After graduation, she began nurse's training, but to her lifelong regret,...

Mar 18, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — John A. McGee, 36, died unexpectedly at his home in Austintown on Thursday March 18, 2021.

John was born April 3, 1984, in Youngstown. He attended Austintown Fitch High School and Gateway Community College. He later worked as a telemarketer for Infocision.

John was an avid online video game player and reader. He...

Mar 17, 2021

CANFIELD - Anthony T.J. D'Apolito, 47, died early Wednesday morning in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, after suffering an apparent heart attack while he was working. T.J. was born Oct. 1, 1973, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was a 1992 graduate of South Range High School and later graduated from Hiram College in 1996, where he was...

Mar 15, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE — Marianne C. Nichols, 84, died peacefully Monday, March 15, 2021, at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge, surrounded by her family.

Marianne was born July 2, 1936, in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of Herbert and Emma Haase Zender.

She came to the United States in 1957 after meeting her husband, Joseph A. Nichols,...

Mar 14, 2021

CANFIELD — Lois Jean Bova, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 14, 2021, at the Inn at Christine Valley in Youngstown.

Lois was born Oct. 3, 1932, in Niles, a daughter of Michael and Mary Modarelli Chirichigno.

In her youth, she was a soloist at Sacred Heart Church and sang for many weddings. She...

Mar 12, 2021

AUSTINTOWN — James R. Ashby, 65, died peacefully Friday afternoon, March 12, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

James was born April 17, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Earl and Betty Davidson Ashby Jr.

He was a graduate of Hubbard High School and a veteran of the United States Navy.

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Mar 6, 2021

POLAND — Stanley D. Guzell Jr., Ph.D., known as Stan or Butch to his family and firends, passed away after a long and courageous battle from acute myleoid leukemia, Saturday, March 6, 2021.

He was born in Canonsburg, Pa., on March 13, 1947, and lived in nearby Strabane.

He grew up knowing and sharing in the...

Mar 3, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Johnnie Faye Huber, 87, passed away Wednesday morning at her home with her family by her side.

She was born December 19, 1933 in Ellijay, GA, to the late John and Vesta (Miller) Pence.

Johnnie graduated from Springfield High School, where she was very active in the drama club and held the leading...

Mar 2, 2021

DIAMOND - Kurt J. DiLisio, 72, passed away early Tuesday morning at Hospice House. He was born December 19, 1948 in Inglewood, CA, a son of the late Harry and Theresa (Lentine) DiLisio. Kurt was a 1967 graduate of Hubbard High School.  He served his country by joining the Navy Sea Bees where he was honorably discharged in 1971....

Mar 2, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN - Jeffrey S. McCollum, 46, died peacefully Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at University Hospital surrounded  by his loving family. Jeffrey was born April 2, 1974, in Youngstown, the son of Paul N. and Josephine T Skala McCollum. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and earned an Associates degree as an Electrical Technician. Jeffrey previously worked for...