Jun 6, 2020

CANFIELD — Sydney Alexis Kern, 19, passed away in her loving mother’s arms, surrounded by her adoring family, Saturday, June 6, 2020, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

She was born Nov. 25, 2000, in Youngstown, to Sean and Dianna Vantell Kern.

Sydney attended Leonard Kirtz School.She was famous for being Justin Bieber’s biggest fan,...

Jun 3, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Tiffany Lynn Bungard, 49, died suddenly Wednesday morning at home of natural causes.

Tiffany was born October 17, 1970, in Louisville, the daughter of Greg Bungard and Ellen (Plecha) Smith. She was a 1988 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for various doctors as a phlebotomist. Tiffany is survived by her mother, Ellen...

May 31, 2020

BOARDMAN — Rita Cavalier, 77, of Boardman, died Sunday morning, May 31, 2020, at the Hospice House.

Rita was born April 14, 1943, in Brownsville, Pa., the daughter of Guiseppe and Terese Infantino Fanara.

She was a graduate of John A. Bashear High School in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cavalier was the director of the St. Christine...

May 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Scott D. Saunders, 48, died Saturday evening at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Scott was born July 27, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of the late Loretta Saunders. He was a 1989 graduate of Rayen High School and attended Crossroads Church.

Scott enjoyed spending time with his family, watching wrestling and going to...

May 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Steven P. West, 56, passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2020 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born October 11, 1963, in Cincinnati, a son of Albert and Joan (Goldsmith) West. Steve was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley, attended YSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He pursued a teaching career and tinkered...

May 28, 2020

BOARDMAN — Kenneth W. Fisher, 72, died Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown.

Ken was born Jan. 31,1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard E. and Margaret L. Sturgeon Fisher.

He had attended Ohio State and Youngstown State universities. He was an Army veteran, who served in Vietnam...

May 27, 2020

STRUTHERS — Lucille L. Marinelli Hrinak, 101, died peacefully Wednesday evening at home, surrounded by her family.

Lucille was born July 18, 1918, in Youngstown, the daughter of Louis and Nellie DelQuadri Marinelli.

She attended Austintown Fitch High School. Lucille began working for Idora Park at the cotton candy machine, where she met her future...

May 25, 2020

NORTH LIMA — Linda Marie DePascale, 62, passed away peacefully at Hospice House, with her husband and daughter by her side, Monday, May 25, 2020, in North Lima.

She was born May 21, 1958, to Robert and Irene Rohn Reischman in Akron.

A graduate of the University of Akron, she worked as an administrative assistant...

May 24, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Carol Jane Kelly, 72, passed away Sunday morning at her home. She was born February 9, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Jane (Booth) Theil. Carol was a 1966 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She worked in the catalog and credit department at JCPenney for over 20 years. She was a founding...

May 24, 2020

NILES — Claudia Amon, 67, died Sunday morning at her residence.

Claudia was born Feb. 27,1953, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of Charles and Esther Bertolasio Amon. She was a graduate of Joseph Badger High School and retired from Delphi Packard.

Claudia enjoyed the luncheons with her condo association friends and talking on the phone....

May 23, 2020

CANFIELD — Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Manos, 91, passed away peacefully May 23, 2020, at Victoria House in Austintown.

Born April 11, 1929, in the family home, as were all of her siblings, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Vincent James and Mary Agresti Costa.

Dottie attended Lincoln Elementary School and later East High School,...

May 23, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Dorothy Louise George, 91, died peacefully Saturday evening at her home at Briarfield of Ashley Circle.

Dorothy was born Aug. 3, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Newman and Mary Mallouf George.

She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School and worked more than 40 years as a warehouse foreman for Averback...

May 20, 2020

BOARDMAN - Patricia Eddy, 86, passed away Wednesday morning at Meridian Arms. She was born June 16, 1933 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Maurice F. Eddy and Lillian (Roche) Eddy. Pat was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1955 RN graduate of Trumbell Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Bachelors degree in 1965...

May 20, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Brian Eugene Eynon, 39, died peacefully Wednesday morning at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Brian was born Dec. 18, 1980, in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Shirley (Briya) Eynon.

He was a 1999 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Brian currently worked for Hollywood Gaming...

May 16, 2020

STRUTHERS — Luanne Goodman, 66, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born May 4, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of James D. and Nancy R. Gorman Parrish.

Luanne was a 1972 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was employed by Associated School Employees...

May 15, 2020

CANFIELD — Louella Joyce Patterson, 86, passed peacefully Friday morning, May15, 2020, at her home.

Joyce was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Fullerton, Ky., the daughter of Howard and Lillian Samuel Hicks.

She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Baldwin Wallace University.

She began her educational career at Youngstown City Schools, teaching...

May 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN -  Beata Raisky, 55, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born April 18, 1965, in Poland, a daughter of Mieczyslaw and Wladyslawa (Czuber) Oleskow.

Beata devoted her life to taking care of her family. She dedicated her life to being a wife and loving mother to 3 beautiful children . She...

May 9, 2020

BOARDMAN — Private services were held for Ruth I. Reeder, 96, who died early Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at her home.

Ruth was born May 30, 1923, in Reynoldsville, Pa., the daughter of Milo Ivan and Twila Mae Baun Lingenfelter.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and worked as a clerk...

May 5, 2020

GARFIELD HEIGHTS - Alphonso J. Pascale, 93, passed away last Tuesday morning at Jennings Home for Older Adults. He was born August 1, 1926, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Filomena (Aragona) Pascale. Al was a graduate of The Rayen School. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Holy Family Church. Al was a...

May 4, 2020

POLAND - Richard Allen Confer, 87, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Richard was born April 13, 1933 in Franklin, PA, son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Smith) Confer. He was raised in Poland and attended Poland Seminary High School. He then joined the Navy and was promoted to Crew Chief of...