Jul 16, 2020

POLAND - It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Theodore (Ted) V. Braccolino at 4:30 pm on July 16, 2020. Ted was born in Brooklyn N.Y. on September 24,1932 to Lawrence Braccolino and Mary Perrone Braccolino. The youngest of his siblings, he grew up on St. Mark's Avenue in the Bedford-Stuysevant district of Brooklyn and...

Jul 12, 2020

Youngstown – Victoria Schengeli, 91, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Austintown Healthcare Center. She was born in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Rose Schengeli. Victoria was a 1947 graduate of East High School and was a member of their National Honors Society. She was employed by Truscon for many years in the clerical department. She...

Jul 10, 2020

POLAND — Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, with the Rev. Monsignor William Connell for Mary Lou Lumpp, 80, who passed away at home on Friday, July 10, 2020, after a short, but courageous, battle with cancer.

Mary Lou was born Nov. 7, 1939, in Youngstown, a...

Jul 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Bernice Ann Smith, 82, died peacefully early Thursday morning at home surrounded by her family. Bernice was born April 23, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth (Yohman) Garcar. She was a graduate of Chaney High School. Bernice was a homemaker most her life, until the passing of her husband. In her younger years, she...

Jul 7, 2020

POLAND — Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, for James P. Booth, 92, who died Tuesday morning, July 7, 2020, at Masternick Memorial.

Jim was born June 25, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Alfred J. and Myrtle Rooney Booth.

He was a graduate of Youngstown South...

Jul 7, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Alan M. Rendon, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at his home with family after battling a long-term illness. He knew he was deeply loved as a husband, father, and grandfather - a precious gift given to him before his time to enter the glorious presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in his new eternal home. He...

Jul 5, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Shari Buongrazio, 59, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 5, 2020 at home.

Shari was born March 10, 1961, in Bossier City, La., the daughter of Albert and Blondine Malone Buongrazio.

She was a 1979 graduate of Chaney High School and worked in sales throughout her career. Shari currently worked at Home Depot. She looked...

Jul 4, 2020

YOUNSTOWN - Cora "Corky" J. Brown, 81, passed away early Saturday morning at Heritage Manor. She was born April 5, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Cora A. (Miller) Phillips. Cora was a 1957 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. She was a bus driver for Mathews Local Schools for 19 years and was president of...

Jul 4, 2020

POLAND — James T. Kosek, 75, entered his place of eternal rest the morning of Saturday, July 4, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after a long series of courageous battles with multiple diagnosed cancers.

James was born Nov. 3, 1944, in Youngstown, to Stanley and Bernice Rzasa Kosek, who preceded him in death.

James...

Jul 3, 2020

CANFIELD — Ronald G. Taylor, 63, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2020, at his residence.

He was born April 21, 1957, in Elyria, the son of Donald G. and Reberta M. Fossett Taylor.

Ronald received a bachelor’s degree in business from Rio Grande College, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi...

Jul 1, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, for Mary M. Peck, 63, who died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at her home.

Mary was born June 14, 1957, in Girard, the daughter of John and Margaret Farkas McKenna.

She was a graduate of Girard...

Jul 1, 2020

CANFIELD — Diana L. Zidian, 66, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her adoring family, the morning of Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She leaves behind a storied 66-year legacy as a wife, adoring mother of three, grandmother and a dedicated educator. She also was a model of unwavering faith throughout...

Jul 1, 2020

CANFIELD - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Asleep in Jesus. Joseph David Bianco, 84, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Health Center. He was born Nov. 11, 1935 in Harvey, West Virginia, a son of the late Joseph Luis and Elsie M. (Muncy) Bianco. Dave was a chief train dispatcher for Conrail for 42 1/2 years, retiring in...

Jun 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth A. Harasyn, 51, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Elizabeth was born Sept. 16, 1968, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Olive Hoffman Harasyn.

She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Youngstown State University.

Elizabeth currently worked as...

Jun 30, 2020

POLAND - Robert W. Sorenson, 95, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at home surrounded by his family.

Robert was born April 29, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, the twin son of Clarence and Cecilia (Klifoth) Sorenson.

He was a graduate of Elkhart High School and received a Bachelor degree in Air Transportation and Engineering from Purdue...

Jun 29, 2020

SALEM — Ruby Iris Rich, 39, passed away Monday at her home. Ruby was born June 5, 1981 in Mountain View, Ark., the daughter of James Michael and Kathleen J. (Kwiatkowski) Rich.

She was a 2000 graduate of Salem High School, was a certified welder, tattoo artist as well as talented artist.

She was an...

Jun 29, 2020

POLAND — Mary Nadolny, 92, of Poland, passed away at her home Monday, June 29, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She will be deeply missed.

Mary was born in Poland, Europe, Sept. 18, 1927, and gratefully came to Youngstown with her loving husband and daughter, Irene, in November of 1949. Mary loved America and...

Jun 29, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Anne Marie Simon Vross, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020, surrounded by her family.

She was born Sept. 12, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alex and Tuban Simon.

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

She was extremely devoted to St....

Jun 27, 2020

CANFIELD - James (Jim) H. Buck, 82, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown. He was born May 19, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Harold Gregory and Isabel (Scheetz) Buck. James attended Canfield High School and worked for General Motors as a line coordinator for 32 years until retiring. Also, he was in the...

Jun 24, 2020

CANFIELD — George H. Brundage, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle, from heart failure.

He was born Aug. 18,1936, in Youngstown, the son of George W. and Evelyn Hensch Brundage.

George graduated from Boardman High School in 1955 and Kent State University in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree...