Feb 9, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - Donald Scott Phillips, 52, died Sunday afternoon of an apparent heart attack at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Don was born Sept. 26, 1967, in Salem, the son of Joseph J. and Evelyn Priscilla (Cox) Phillips.

He was a 1987 graduate of Struthers High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Don's...

Feb 9, 2020

CANFIELD — Benjamin L. Crowers, 90, formerly of Zionsville, Pa. left us to reunite with his wife, Barbara, in heaven Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

He was born April 17, 1929, the first son of Charles Benjamin and Katherine May Lease Crowers, in Philadelphia, Pa.

He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a teacher...

Feb 6, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Colonna, 90, died peacefully late Thursday evening, Feb. 6, 2020, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Joseph was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Youngstown, the youngest of 10 children to Pasquale and Marie Antoinette Pachell Colonna.

He was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School, where he was a three-year letterman...

Feb 6, 2020

Austintown... A prayer service will be held Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Higgins - Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel at 9:15 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Christine Church (3165 S.Schenley Ave) for John Gallagher, 81, of Austintown, who died peacefully on February 6, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his...

Feb 5, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Guy Joseph Vendemia, 95, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Feb. 5, 2020, at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Guy was born Sept. 27, 1924, at home in Sharon, Pa., the son of Pasquale and Angeline DeMaio Vendemia.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1942. Following graduation, he served...

Feb 4, 2020

BOARDMAN — Frances C. Reents, 88, passed on to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living.

Frances was born April 21, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Lepore Traino.

She was a 1949 graduate of Chaney High School.

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Feb 3, 2020

POLAND — Debra Ann Kepics Minerd, 66, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, Feb. 3, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Debra was born July 15, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Connie Kepics.

She had worked for more than 14 years as a hospice...

Feb 2, 2020

Frank Marsco, 70, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home. He was born July 14, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Thomasine (Vecchione) Marsco. Frank was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received a degree from Youngstown State University. He worked in the golf shop at Mill Creek Metroparks Golf Course....

Jan 31, 2020

POLAND - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn “Kathy” M. Lundeen, 81, who passed away Friday January 31, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Kathy was born November 19, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John A and Marie (Klus) Thomas.

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Jan 30, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Ronald D. "Rear" Coppola, 72, who passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with his family by his side. He was born December 9, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Louis and Margaret (Bakalar) Coppola. Ron was a 1966 graduate of Struthers High School.  He was honorably discharged, from the Army, after serving...

Jan 24, 2020

Laura Ann Williams, 54, passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2020. She was born February 11, 1965, in Brownsville, PA. a daughter of Russell and Lynn (Kline) Moorehouse. Laura was a graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland. She loved animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed cross stitching, needle point, crocheting and quilting. Laura was known to all as...

Jan 21, 2020

CANFIELD — Howard S. Hartzell, 73, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Howard, affectionately known as Howie, was born Oct. 17, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of Marvin and Loretta Mancini Hartzell.

He was a 1964 graduate of Fitch High School and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting...

Jan 19, 2020

CANFIELD — Carole Adams Kesner, 86, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at Assumption Village.

Born to John and Eleanor Adams Jan. 17, 1934, Carole graduated from Chaney High School and had a remarkable career at both the Mahoning National Bank and Dollar Bank, where lifelong customers appreciated her sparkling personality,...

Jan 18, 2020

BOARDMAN — Hilde Schadel, 91, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2020, at Briarfield Manor Nursing Home.

Hilde was born May 27, 1928, in Schmeil, Czechia, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Stecker.

Together, Hilde and her husband immigrated to Canada in 1955 from Germany, eventually making it to the United States a year later,...

Jan 18, 2020

POLAND — Patricia Rose Reardon Munroe, 87, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, with her family at The Inn at Poland Way.

Pat was born Nov. 29, 1932 in Indianapolis, Ind., the daughter of Fred and Mary Zwicker, She attended The Rayen School and graduated from South High School.

She lived in the Youngstown area...

Jan 16, 2020

BOARDMAN - Cemal Suat Yelkin, 38, passed away Friday, January 16, 2020 at his home in Boardman, Ohio. He was born October 23, 1981 in Springfield, IL, the son of Ahsen and Cynthia (Ellsworth) Yelkin. Cemal was a 1999 graduate of Canfield High School. He was an accomplished race car driver and a member of the Sports Car Club...

Jan 11, 2020

POLAND — Barbara Elaine Fortunato Gibson, 80, died suddenly early Saturday morning, Jan. 11, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Barbara was born July 30, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of Nicholas and Anne Polovischak Fortunato. She was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Mrs. Gibson was a professional...

Jan 10, 2020

NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Lawrence S. Sammartino, 70, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with esophageal cancer.

Lawrence, affectionately known as Larry, was born Feb. 27, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Albert P. and Marie C. Altier Sammartino.

He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School...

Jan 6, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN - Richard Roy Donner, 86, passed away Monday evening, Jan. 6, 2020, at Greenbriar in Boardman. He was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late, John Roy and Martha (Unger) Dingey. Richard graduated from Struthers High School.  He was Honorably Discharged from the Navy on Jan. 22, 1955.  Richard was a lineman for Ohio...

Jan 3, 2020

BOARDMAN - Joseph Rocco Palermo, 72, passed away Friday morning, January 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Health Center Boardman He was born November 26, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late, Rocco and Margaret (Nicola) Palermo. Joe was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army during...