Mar 8, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Michael “Mike” Alphonse DeCola, 37, went home to the Lord Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Mike was born April 30, 1982, in Youngstown, the son of William and Suzi Sally DeCola.

He grew up in Campbell and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 2000. He was a four-year letterman in football and he...

Mar 7, 2020

POLAND — Mary A. Pesut, 89, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 7, 2020 at Hospice House, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born June 6, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of Chester and Edith Ellgas Edgerton.

She was a 1948 graduate of South High School and earned a degree from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing....

Mar 7, 2020

CANFIELD — Nicholas J. McGahagan, 30, died Saturday from injuries sustained from an accidental fall at his home.

Nick was born July 11, 1989, in Youngstown, the son of Daniel and Sheri L. Shonce McGahagan.

Nick was a 2008 graduate of Ursuline High School, where he was a three-year letter winner on its football and...

Mar 5, 2020

CANFIELD — Martha Louise DiMargio, 94, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at home with her family by her side.

Affectionately known as Louise, she was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Andrew Paige and Rita Partezana Jones.

During World War II, she was employed by General Fireproofing in Youngstown....

Mar 5, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — James S. Gould, 82, died peacefully Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of James and Verna Piersol Gould.

James attended North High School and enlisted into the Navy at the age of 17, serving in Korean War. He was...

Mar 3, 2020

CANFIELD – Autumn Lee McDonald, 40, passed from this life Tuesday evening at Summa Akron City Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Autumn was born Aug. 16, 1979, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Rachel Spickler McDonald.

She was a 1998 graduate of Canfield High School and attended Youngstown State University,...

Mar 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Cynthia Marie (Coppola) Martz, 47, who passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic from complications of lymphoma and scleroderma. She was born March 12, 1972, in Odenton, MD, a daughter of Ronald D. Coppola and Elizabeth (Boone) Harrett. Cindy was a 1990 graduate of Struthers High School received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from...

Mar 1, 2020

POLAND — Dr. Raymond Sesti Boniface, 95, of Poland, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

He was born on Aug. 6, 1924, in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was part of a large family of one brother and five sisters who had a strong influence on his life and guided him through much of...

Mar 1, 2020

STRUTHERS — Nick G. Jeswald, 90, died peacefully early Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph Rocco and Mary Frances Cuccaro Jeswald.

He was a 1948 graduate of East High School and enlisted to serve...

Feb 28, 2020

Canfield - Fernando "Fred" Marinucci, 84, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his entire family. He was born May 15, 1935 in Sulmona, Italy, a son of the late Antonio and Giovanna (LaMarca) Marinucci. Fred grew up in Bugnara, Italy. At the age of 18 he immigrated to the United States with his sister...

Feb 26, 2020

POLAND — John E. Stec, 74, died peacefully Tuesday morning at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home, surrounded by his family.

John was born Aug. 20, 1945, in Indiana, Pa., the son of John and Marie Yasko Stec.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy to honor and...

Feb 25, 2020

CANTON - Stacy Rene Cantrell, 32, formerly of Boardman, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at her home in Canton, Ohio. Stacy was born Dec. 15, 1986 and was a lifelong area resident. She worked as a manager at Family Video of Canton while attending college at Stark State College. Stacy had a love for animals and enjoyed volunteering...

Feb 24, 2020

BOARDMAN — Margaret R. “Peg” Fire Magmore, 92, passed away Feb. 24, 2020. Peg was born Nov. 4, 1927, in New Castle, Pa., to Patsy and Marie Natale Fire of Struthers. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1946. She was secretary of her class reunions. Peg was the first school secretary of St. Luke School, from 1964 to 1973....

Feb 21, 2020

POLAND - Christopher E. McVittie, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born July 29, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan.

Christopher was a 1997 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree from DeVry University. He was employed by Allstate as the Claims Service Leader. Chris lead...

Feb 17, 2020

CANFIELD — Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Durkin, 77, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.

Robert was born Sept. 1, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late James and Marie Dailey Durkin.

He was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and a graduate of...

Feb 15, 2020

POLAND - James D. Carlos, 81, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center He was born Oct. 13, 1938 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late James D. and Helen M. (Ontko) Carlos Jr. James was a 1956 graduate of Farrell High School. He served his country in the United States Army....

Feb 12, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Dunn, 83, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Omni Manor.

Patricia was born March 17, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of Virgil and Mildred Cukec Stein.

She was a graduate of Chaney High School and was a dedicated homemaker for her family.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Lawrence...

Feb 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Albert J. Morocco, 95, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, 2020, at Hospice House, on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette, two of his favorites.

He was born Nov. 7, 1924, in Smoky Hollow, a son of Camillo and Assunta Fontana Morocco. He was a graduate of The Rayen School....

Feb 11, 2020

POLAND — John K. “Jack” Milliken, 79, passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, 2020, at Masternick Memorial.

He was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anna Rea Milliken.

He graduated from South High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Jack was honorably discharged from the U.S....

Feb 9, 2020

BOARDMAN — Thomas Neil Lowry, 86, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at Sage Park Nursing Home.

Thomas was born April 8, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Clarence and Grace Mullin Lowry.

He was a 1951 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Thomas worked as an electrician for IBEW Local...