Obituaries
Charles Scott
Jun 22, 2020
SALEM - Charles Robert Scott, 71, passed away Monday morning at Salem North Healthcare Center. He was born Jan.16, 1949 in Lodi, a son Raymond and Betty Lucille (Ross) Scott. Charles was a machine adjuster for Envelope 1 in Columbiana. He was a great man and a proud man, He was his family's hero. Charles is survived by his wife, Susan Scott,...
Deborah Nierlich
Jun 19, 2020
BOARDMAN - Deborah Jane Nierlich, 58, died peacefully early Friday morning at her home at Gateways to Better Living. She was born Oct. 3, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Catherine (Billett) Nierlich. Deborah attended Leonard Kirtz School and graduated from Fairhaven School in Niles. She spent many years working at the Mahoning County Workshop and Gateways...
Mario Petrino
Jun 18, 2020
On the evening of June 18th of 2020, Mario Petrino of Canfield, Ohio humbly commended his spirit to the Lord after suffering heart complications at the Cleveland Clinic.
Mario was born in autumn of 1939 to his parents, Rachel and Dominic in Miranda, Italy.
Mario, one of six children, is survived by only his sister, Maria, who now resides in Germany.
He...
Ralph Davis
Jun 13, 2020
POLAND — Ralph Davis, 91, died peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Inn at Walker Mill surrounded by his family.
Ralph was born March 23, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of George and Doris Weaver Davis.
Ralph was a graduate of South High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He served...
Thomas Mchugh Jr.
Jun 12, 2020
LONDON, Ohio — Thomas J. McHugh, 49, died Friday, June 12, 2020, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Tom was born Dec. 2, 1970, in Youngstown, the son of Thomas J. and Jane Burke McHugh.
He attended St. Christine School and was a 1989 graduate of Cardinal Mooney...
Teresa Flowers
Jun 11, 2020
AUSTINTOWN- Teresa Jeanette Flowers, 58, departed this world Thursday, June 11, 2020, to enter into eternal peace with our Heavenly Father after a 7-month battle with brain cancer. Her family was by her side. Teresa was born on Nov. 19, 1961, in Los Angeles, Calif., the daughter of John and Jeanette Pizzuto, moving to Youngstown as a young child....
Rodney Eyster
Jun 10, 2020
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Sadly, June 10, 2020, Rodney L. Eyster, 31, passed away at his father’s home in Apache Junction.
Rodney was born in Germany and came home to Ohio when he was 2. Rodney lived most of his life in and around Youngstown.
Rodney was smart, funny, handsome and so personable, and when...
William Basista
Jun 9, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - William M. Basista, 93, passed away Tuesday at his home. He was born April 9, 1927 in Campbell, Ohio, a son of the late Martin and Mary (Zets) Basista. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and attended Youngstown State University. He was...
Sydney Kern
Jun 6, 2020
CANFIELD — Sydney Alexis Kern, 19, passed away in her loving mother’s arms, surrounded by her adoring family, Saturday, June 6, 2020, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
She was born Nov. 25, 2000, in Youngstown, to Sean and Dianna Vantell Kern.
Sydney attended Leonard Kirtz School.She was famous for being Justin Bieber’s biggest fan,...
Tiffany Bungard
Jun 3, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Tiffany Lynn Bungard, 49, died suddenly Wednesday morning at home of natural causes.
Tiffany was born October 17, 1970, in Louisville, the daughter of Greg Bungard and Ellen (Plecha) Smith. She was a 1988 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked for various doctors as a phlebotomist. Tiffany is survived by her mother, Ellen...
Rita Cavalier
May 31, 2020
BOARDMAN — Rita Cavalier, 77, of Boardman, died Sunday morning, May 31, 2020, at the Hospice House.
Rita was born April 14, 1943, in Brownsville, Pa., the daughter of Guiseppe and Terese Infantino Fanara.
She was a graduate of John A. Bashear High School in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Cavalier was the director of the St. Christine...
Scott Saunders
May 30, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Scott D. Saunders, 48, died Saturday evening at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Scott was born July 27, 1971, in Youngstown, a son of the late Loretta Saunders. He was a 1989 graduate of Rayen High School and attended Crossroads Church.
Scott enjoyed spending time with his family, watching wrestling and going to...
Steven West
May 29, 2020
AUSTINTOWN - Steven P. West, 56, passed away unexpectedly May 29, 2020 at St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born October 11, 1963, in Cincinnati, a son of Albert and Joan (Goldsmith) West. Steve was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley, attended YSU and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. He pursued a teaching career and tinkered...
Kenneth Fisher
May 28, 2020
BOARDMAN — Kenneth W. Fisher, 72, died Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown.
Ken was born Jan. 31,1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late Bernard E. and Margaret L. Sturgeon Fisher.
He had attended Ohio State and Youngstown State universities. He was an Army veteran, who served in Vietnam...
Lucille Hrinak
May 27, 2020
STRUTHERS — Lucille L. Marinelli Hrinak, 101, died peacefully Wednesday evening at home, surrounded by her family.
Lucille was born July 18, 1918, in Youngstown, the daughter of Louis and Nellie DelQuadri Marinelli.
She attended Austintown Fitch High School. Lucille began working for Idora Park at the cotton candy machine, where she met her future...
Linda Depascale
May 25, 2020
NORTH LIMA — Linda Marie DePascale, 62, passed away peacefully at Hospice House, with her husband and daughter by her side, Monday, May 25, 2020, in North Lima.
She was born May 21, 1958, to Robert and Irene Rohn Reischman in Akron.
A graduate of the University of Akron, she worked as an administrative assistant...
Carol Kelly
May 24, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN - Carol Jane Kelly, 72, passed away Sunday morning at her home. She was born February 9, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Jane (Booth) Theil. Carol was a 1966 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She worked in the catalog and credit department at JCPenney for over 20 years. She was a founding...
Claudia Amon
May 24, 2020
NILES — Claudia Amon, 67, died Sunday morning at her residence.
Claudia was born Feb. 27,1953, in Sharon, Pa., a daughter of Charles and Esther Bertolasio Amon. She was a graduate of Joseph Badger High School and retired from Delphi Packard.
Claudia enjoyed the luncheons with her condo association friends and talking on the phone....
Dorothy Manos
May 23, 2020
CANFIELD — Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Manos, 91, passed away peacefully May 23, 2020, at Victoria House in Austintown.
Born April 11, 1929, in the family home, as were all of her siblings, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Vincent James and Mary Agresti Costa.
Dottie attended Lincoln Elementary School and later East High School,...
Dorothy George
May 23, 2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Dorothy Louise George, 91, died peacefully Saturday evening at her home at Briarfield of Ashley Circle.
Dorothy was born Aug. 3, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Newman and Mary Mallouf George.
She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School and worked more than 40 years as a warehouse foreman for Averback...
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