Apr 13, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Colleen G. Ribarich, 98, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Warren, a daughter of the late George and Alene McCaslin.

Colleen was a lifelong area resident who graduated from Warren G Harding...

Apr 12, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Shirley Joanne Kalinay, 81, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Vincent and Anna Palenchar Stunja.

She was a 1956 graduate of German Township High School in McClellandtown, Pa.

Shirley was a member of St. Christine...

Apr 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Alyce Rose Slivochka, 78, died Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020, at Brookdale Assistant Living Austintown.

Alyce was born Nov. 9, 1941, in DuBois, Pa., the daughter of William and Marguerite Burkes Terlinski.

She received her RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa., and her B.S. degree in nursing from YSU....

Apr 11, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Teresa M. Coleman, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 11, 2020, after a brief illness at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Teresa, daughter of Frank and Genevieve Berry Ferranti, was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Youngstown.

After graduating from South High School in 1945, Teresa attended and graduated from St. Elizabeth...

Apr 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernest “Ernie” Formichelli, 67, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, following a one-year battle with cancer.

Ernie was born Aug. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Peter and Irene Leone Formichelli.

He was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and in 1976, he graduated from Youngstown State University with a...

Apr 9, 2020

POLAND — Ann M. Vuletich, 95, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, from respiratory failure at Hospice House.

She was born May 21, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alfred Stephen and Theresa Rozzo Faustino.

Ann was a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Following high school, she proudly served her country...

Apr 9, 2020

Imogene Louise (Barbor) Manna was born in Indiana, PA, on August 9, 1929. Imogene moved with her family to Youngstown, Ohio when she was 10 years old. She attended grade school in Youngstown and graduated from The Rayen School in Youngstown. Growing up in there, she enjoyed visiting Idora Park and going to the Palace Theater in downtown Youngstown,...

Apr 5, 2020

POLAND — Donna J. Gillis Borcheck, 76, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family, Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Greenbriar Center.

Donna was born March 23, 1944, in Fredericktown, Pa., a daughter of the late Edgar and Ruth New Gillis.

She previously resided in Washington, Pa., and was a 1962 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High...

Apr 3, 2020

CANFIELD — Alice M. Flynn, 97, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Windsor House in Canfield.

She was born Nov. 23, 1922, in Youngstown, the daughter of George Clayton and Ester D’Amico Williams.

Alice was a graduate of Ursuline High School.

She owned and operated a shorthand reporting business for 32 years.

Apr 3, 2020

POLAND — Kathleen A. Lavanty, 72, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norman and Eleanor Kundus Herceg.

Kathleen was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School. She retired from her receptionist position at the office of pediatrician...

Apr 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Andrew Joseph Sedlar, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.

Andrew was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Penowa, Pa., the son of Andrew H. and Anna Kapina Sedlar.

He worked as a structural ironworker for Local No. 207 for 35 years and retired in 1997.

Andrew was...

Apr 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Andrew Joseph Sedlar, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.

Andrew was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Penowa, Pa., the son of Andrew H. and Anna Kapina Sedlar.

Andrew is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Novotny, whom he married on Sept. 10, 1960; daughter, Cynthia (Doug) Baker...

Apr 2, 2020

CANFIELD - James Edward Itts, 83, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020 at Hospice House. James, affectionately known as Jim, was born March 2, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of Archie J. and Ruth E. (Wess) Itts. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School and earned his Bachelor of Education Degree from Youngstown State University. He...

Mar 31, 2020

STRUTHERS — Bernard Wilkens, 86, passed away in his home the morning of Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

He was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Youngstown, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951, and then Youngstown College with a degree in engineering.

He served in the Marine Corps for two years before having a successful career...

Mar 31, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Helen C. Balko died peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 6, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Anna (Feryo) Bindas. Helen loved to garden, especially flowers. She was a very active member of Holy Name Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild...

Mar 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Robert R. Litavetz, 86, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, March 30, 2020.

He was born in Youngstown, on Oct. 24, 1933, the son of John and Helen Mihalko Spin-Litavetz.

He graduated from South High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and he served his country in...

Mar 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Gloria Jean Smith, 77, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, after a short illness. Gloria was born July 9, 1942, in Youngstown, to Margaret-Hartman Reese (deceased) and Alvin E. Buehrle (deceased). Gloria worked at Valleycare Medical Center in Youngstown, where she worked in housekeeping, dietary as a cook and in the laundry department. She retired in 2005, leaving...

Mar 29, 2020

Youngstown-Robert R. Pasquale, 82, passed away Sunday morning at Austintown Healthcare Center.

Robert "Bob", was born on September 4, 1937 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Helen (Sklarsky) Pasquale.

He attended Chaney High School and after high school, he worked as a machinist at Wean United.

Robert enjoyed going to flea markets...

Mar 29, 2020

BOARDMAN — Raymond W. Brumert, 86, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2020, at the Boardman campus of Select Specialty Hospital from natural causes.

Raymond was born Sept. 11, 1933, on the East Side of Youngstown, a son of Charles A. and Florence Hettle-Brumert.

After graduating from Youngstown East High School, Raymond entered the U.S....

Mar 28, 2020

POLAND — John M. French, 69, died suddenly Saturday of an apparent heart attack at his home.

John was born July 23, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Kenneth and Mary Pelini French.

John was a graduate of Ursuline High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Youngstown State University.

He...