Aug 19, 2020

POLAND — A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Church, celebrated by the Rev. Martin Celuch, for Alfred M. Tkatch, 91, who died peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family.

Alfred was born Nov. 4, 1928, in Ambridge, Pa., the son of Michael and Anna...

Aug 17, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Patricia S. Costello, 86, who passed away on Monday afternoon, August 17, 2020 at Park Vista Assisted Living. She was born on March 11, 1934, in Youngstown, to the late Joseph and Helen (Schneck) Stanfar. She was a 1952 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.  She started her working career at the Warner Theater in downtown Youngstown, and...

Aug 17, 2020

Joseph Albert Sternagel, 74, passed away peascefully Monday, August 17, 2020 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He was born May 29, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late George and Wanda (Mack) Sternagel. Joseph was a 1964 graduate of Chaney High School. He enjoyed watching and cheering for the Buckeyes, Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. Joseph also enjoyed reading,...

Aug 15, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Stanley Joseph Riefler, 67, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 at his home. Stanley was born, the first baby of the new year, Jan. 1, 1953, in Alliance, the son of Donald and Adeline (Capozzi) Riefler. He was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where he excelled in both football and baseball and earned All...

Aug 14, 2020

Marsha Rosemary Baskey, 73, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at her home. She was born July 16, 1947, in Salem, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Battalio) Herbert. Marsha was a graduate of Salem High School in 1965 and received an Associate Degree from YSU. She was a programmer analyst for HMIS - St. Elizabeth Hospital....

Aug 14, 2020

LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Donald J. Marinelli was born June 17, 1930, to parents Rose and Salvatore Marinelli. As the only boy, Don was adored by his parents and sisters, Theresa and Rosemary.

After graduating from South High School in Youngstown, he joined the Marines, serving in the Korean War. After, he became a stonemason like his father...

Aug 12, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel for Amy M. Garcia, 49, who died at her home Wednesday morning, Aug. 12, 2020, after a battle with breast cancer.

Amy was born Oct. 6, 1970, in Youngstown, the daughter of Donald and Barbara...

Aug 10, 2020

Janet L. Scheetz, 71, passed away Monday evening, August 10, 2020 at Hospice House. She was born March 25, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Robert and Donna (Hall) Scheetz. Janet was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and received a Master's Degree from YSU. She was a Business Continuity Supervisor for the State of Ohio...

Aug 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Rayma “Rae Rae” (Hancock) Rouns, 59, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

She was born July 18, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Norman and Rayma (Durkin) Hancock.

Rayma was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She loved...

Aug 2, 2020

POLAND — Thomas Conrad Wrenn, 79, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, with his family by his side. He was a man of faith and integrity, who centered his life around his family and serving others. Tom was born in 1941 in Youngstown, to Laura and Andrew Wrenn. A graduate of Ursuline High School, he became interested in the...

Jul 30, 2020

BOARDMAN — Heather P. Elder, 47, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born March 27, 1973, in Youngstown, a daughter of James and Laura (Seltzer) Smith.

Heather was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and attended Kent State University. She worked...

Jul 30, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Due to the current health concerns, a private Mass of Christian burial was held for Mary Alice McNally-Lyden, 74, who passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, with her family by her side. The celebrant of the mass was Fr. Simon Mino at St Christine’s Church.

Mary Alice was born April 26,1946, in Youngstown, the first...

Jul 30, 2020

POLAND — Jeanette S. Kulifay, 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2020, at her residence.

She was born March 22, 1960, in Youngstown, daughter of Andy and Genevieve Swider Getsy.

On Oct. 23, 1982, Jeanette married her soulmate and best friend, John T. Kulifay Sr. They shared 38 beautiful and loving years of marriage....

Jul 26, 2020

SALEM - James "Jim" Beery, 66, died early Sunday morning at Continuing Health Care in Lisbon. Jim was born March 1, 1954, in Salem, the son of John and Lois (Coy) Beery. He was a graduate of Hershey High School and earned an Associates degree in Business Management from Kent State University. Jim worked his entire career as a...

Jul 26, 2020

POLAND — William C. “Bill” Simmons, 62, died suddenly Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.

Bill was born Oct. 12, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Albert and Leona Ganey Simmons.

He was a 1975 graduate of East High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in social...

Jul 25, 2020

GIRARD — Elizabeth “Betty” Vazur, 99, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 25, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard.

Betty was born June 23, 1921, in Philipsburg, Pa., the daughter of Vasil and Mary (Plevyak) Sudik.

Betty moved to the area in 1949 and worked a short time at Kroger Store as a clerk...

Jul 21, 2020

CANFIELD - Betty Sue Yates, 76, passed away suddenly Tuesday at her daughter's home. She was born September 14, 1943 in Elkhorn City, KY, a daughter of the late Miles and Gertrude (Martin) Looney. Betty was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. She loved gardening and planting flowers. Her husband, Bobby G. Yates,...

Jul 20, 2020

PETERSBURG - Carl R. Johnson, 91, formerly of Pleasant View Dr. in New Castle, died peacefully Monday afternoon at Hospice House in Poland. Carl was born July 16, 1929, in New Castle, PA, the son of Carl R. Sr. and Jennie (Benson) Johnson. He was a graduate of Clairton High School in PA and enlisted in the United States Marine...

Jul 19, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Betty L. Winner, 88, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 28, 1932, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a daughter of Earl and Lucy (Sidell) Burton.

Betty was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was a member of the 500 Club for...

Jul 17, 2020

POLAND — Eleanor M. Yavorsky, passed away Friday evening, July 17, 2020, on her 95th birthday, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center in Poland.

Eleanor was born July 17, 1925, in New Salem, Pa. She was the youngest of six children of Stephen and Anna (Shuba) LaClave.

Eleanor was proud of her upbringing in Warren, and...