Elizabeth Melia

Apr 18, 2020

POLAND — Elizabeth M. Melia, 84, passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown, April 18, 2020. She is now with her daughter Linda, walking hand-in-hand in Heaven with her and the Lord.

She was born June 13, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Mark and Eleanor Wiesgerber Herceg.

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Constance Iaconis

Apr 17, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Constance Marie Iaconis, 85, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, in Youngstown.

She was the daughter of Sam and Rose Lepore Traino, and was affectionately called Connie.

Connie was a 1953 graduate of Chaney High School, and a graduate of the Youngstown Cosmetology School. She worked from her home so she could enjoy...

Jennie Walcott

Apr 17, 2020

BOARDMAN — Jennie Walcott, 97, passed away peacefully into eternal life Friday, April 17, 2020.

Jennie was born Dec. 24, 1922, in Lisbon, the daughter of European immigrants Mary and John Nevinsky.

Jennie graduated from South High School where she met the love of her life, William “Bill” Walcott. They married April 15, 1943.

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Ronald Skowron

Apr 16, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald Paul Skowron, 75, picked up his wings Thursday, April 16, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Ron was born March 30, 1945, in Youngstown, to Joseph and Stella Bush Skowron. He was the youngest of 12 children.

Ron graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1963 and later earned his Associate Degree...

Richard Tkach

Apr 14, 2020

BOARDMAN — Richard F. Tkach, 88, died at Shepherd of the Valley, Boardman, April 14, 2020, where he resided and blossomed for the past year and a half. Despite the lockdown, he contracted the novel coronavirus.

Richard was born in Youngstown. He spent his childhood in Campbell and later moved back to Youngstown. It was here, he...

George Franklin

Apr 14, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — George William Franklin, 83, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 14, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following an extended illness.

He was born March 22, 1937, the son of George and Ida Conway Franklin Cox. George was raised on the South Side of Youngstown. He attended St. Patrick’s grade school, where he was an altar...

Elsie Silveira

Apr 14, 2020

POLAND — Elsie Celeste Silveira, 94, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in North Lima, Ohio. Loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Taunton, MA., a daughter of Joseph M. and Ursula “Lucy” Pimental Perry. Elsie was a graduate of Taunton High School. She was employed in sales by Reed and Barton Silversmith. In later...

Patricia Hale

Apr 13, 2020

AUSTINTOWN - On Monday, April 13, Patricia Hale left this earthly life to begin her eternal life with her Lord and Savior. Patricia was 86 years old. She was born May 30, 1933 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late David and Helen (Price) Mills. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Diana Jones of Austintown; four grandchildren, John (Deena) Jones,...

Colleen Ribarich

Apr 13, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Colleen G. Ribarich, 98, passed away Monday morning, April 13, 2020, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born Aug. 19, 1921, in Warren, a daughter of the late George and Alene McCaslin.

Colleen was a lifelong area resident who graduated from Warren G Harding...

Shirley Kalinay

Apr 12, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Shirley Joanne Kalinay, 81, died peacefully Sunday afternoon at home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Vincent and Anna Palenchar Stunja.

She was a 1956 graduate of German Township High School in McClellandtown, Pa.

Shirley was a member of St. Christine...

Alyce Slivochka

Apr 11, 2020

AUSTINTOWN — Alyce Rose Slivochka, 78, died Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020, at Brookdale Assistant Living Austintown.

Alyce was born Nov. 9, 1941, in DuBois, Pa., the daughter of William and Marguerite Burkes Terlinski.

She received her RN degree from St. Francis School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, Pa., and her B.S. degree in nursing from YSU....

Teresa Coleman

Apr 11, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Teresa M. Coleman, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 11, 2020, after a brief illness at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

Teresa, daughter of Frank and Genevieve Berry Ferranti, was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Youngstown.

After graduating from South High School in 1945, Teresa attended and graduated from St. Elizabeth...

Ernest "Ernie" Formichelli

Apr 11, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernest “Ernie” Formichelli, 67, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, following a one-year battle with cancer.

Ernie was born Aug. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Peter and Irene Leone Formichelli.

He was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, and in 1976, he graduated from Youngstown State University with a...

Ann Vuletich

Apr 9, 2020

POLAND — Ann M. Vuletich, 95, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, from respiratory failure at Hospice House.

She was born May 21, 1924, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alfred Stephen and Theresa Rozzo Faustino.

Ann was a 1943 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Following high school, she proudly served her country...

Imogene Manna

Apr 9, 2020

Imogene Louise (Barbor) Manna was born in Indiana, PA, on August 9, 1929. Imogene moved with her family to Youngstown, Ohio when she was 10 years old. She attended grade school in Youngstown and graduated from The Rayen School in Youngstown. Growing up in there, she enjoyed visiting Idora Park and going to the Palace Theater in downtown Youngstown,...

Donna Borcheck

Apr 5, 2020

POLAND — Donna J. Gillis Borcheck, 76, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family, Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Greenbriar Center.

Donna was born March 23, 1944, in Fredericktown, Pa., a daughter of the late Edgar and Ruth New Gillis.

She previously resided in Washington, Pa., and was a 1962 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High...

Alice Flynn

Apr 3, 2020

CANFIELD — Alice M. Flynn, 97, died Friday, April 3, 2020, at Windsor House in Canfield.

She was born Nov. 23, 1922, in Youngstown, the daughter of George Clayton and Ester D’Amico Williams.

Alice was a graduate of Ursuline High School.

She owned and operated a shorthand reporting business for 32 years.

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Kathleen Lavanty

Apr 3, 2020

POLAND — Kathleen A. Lavanty, 72, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

She was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norman and Eleanor Kundus Herceg.

Kathleen was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School. She retired from her receptionist position at the office of pediatrician...

Andrew Sedlar

Apr 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Andrew Joseph Sedlar, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.

Andrew was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Penowa, Pa., the son of Andrew H. and Anna Kapina Sedlar.

He worked as a structural ironworker for Local No. 207 for 35 years and retired in 1997.

Andrew was...

Andrew Sedlar

Apr 2, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN — Andrew Joseph Sedlar, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, April 2, 2020, at Hospice House.

Andrew was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Penowa, Pa., the son of Andrew H. and Anna Kapina Sedlar.

Andrew is survived by his wife, the former Shirley Novotny, whom he married on Sept. 10, 1960; daughter, Cynthia (Doug) Baker...