Jun 6, 2023

Canfield - Donald R. Brooks, just shy of his 101st birthday, formerly of Poland, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born June 16, 1922 in Chicago, IL, the oldest of three children of  Hazel Anna Marie Lau and Earl Robert Brooks.  The family lived in Minneapolis,...

Jun 5, 2023

Edith M. Mrofchak, 95, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 5, 2023.

Edith was born November 16, 1927 in Girard, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Yelenc Gorenc.

A 1946 graduate of Girard High School, Edith went on to work at the Ursuline Mother House and later General Electric as a line...

Jun 3, 2023

New Middletown - Theodore J. Beer, 91, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

Theodore, known as "Ted," was born December 4, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Theodore W. and Bessie (Carter) Beer.

Raised in the Akron area, Ted first began working for Goodyear, then Ford, before...

May 31, 2023

Struthers - Edward H. Wildes, 77, of Struthers, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the emergency room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ed was born November 27, 1945 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Cartwright) Wildes and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.

Ed was a...

May 30, 2023

Boardman - Kimberly  Jo Putko, 60, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, May 30, 2023, at her home.

Kimberly was born September 16, 1962 in East Palestine, OH, a daughter of Philip and Helen (Davis) Elsass.

She graduated from East Palestine High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Kimberly was a devoted homemaker, wife,...

May 28, 2023

Nancy Louise Drescher, 81, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Nancy was born December 21, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard and Mary Summers Vinion.

A 1959 graduate of Liberty High School, Nancy went on to receive her Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Youngstown State University. Nancy...

May 27, 2023

Brian (Beasley) Christopher Costantini, 35, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning from injuries sustained from a tragic accident while attending one of his favorite golf outings he anticipated year after year. Brian Christopher Costantini was born July 16, 1987 in Wheeling, WV to loving parents Michael and Terry (Houser) Costantini and was raised in Steubenville, Ohio. After graduating from...

May 27, 2023

North Lima-Marilyn L. Sweeney was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023, leaving behind many who will miss her warmth, kindness and boundless passion for life.

Marilyn was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 22, 1930, to Virginia Richards and Ralph R. Sampsell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph N....

May 27, 2023

Boardman - Derrick Dale Stratton, 46, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Derrick was born January 1, 1977 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Dale Stratton and Linda Stratton Fulmer.

A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, he was a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Class of 1995....

May 24, 2023

Liberty - Carmela DeMatteis, 101, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 at Liberty Healthcare Center.

She was born October 12, 1921 in Boyers, PA, a daughter of the late Berardino and Guissipina (Puzzuti) Grilli.

Carmela was a devout Christian woman who faithfully read the bible and prayed the rosary daily. She was a member...

May 22, 2023

Boardman - Theodore Martin “Ted” Lupe, 72, of Boardman, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2023 at his home.

Ted was born June 28, 1950 in Lakehurst, NJ, son of the late Theodore Lupe and Agnes M. (Sylvester) Snyder. He worked in metal fabrication for several firms locally and in Florida.

Ted was a very...

May 22, 2023

Struthers - Samuel A. Tullio, 58, of Struthers, passed away on May 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

Sam was born June 5, 1964 in Youngstown, a son of Samuel A. Tullio, Sr. and the late Rosemarie Tullio.

He worked in construction most of his life, primarily operating the heavy equipment on...

May 21, 2023

Youngstown - John P. Stanek, 95, passed away on Sunday morning, May 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home. John was born March 23, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Jacob and Veronica Hopko Stanek. Raised in Youngstown's Lansingville neighborhood, John attended grade school at St. Matthias Catholic School and attended Woodrow Wilson High School. Mr. Stanek...

May 20, 2023

Poland - Mary Ellen Ginnetti, 93, formerly of W. Liberty Street in Lowellville, passed away Saturday morning, May 20, 2023, at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born February 19, 1930 in Lowellville, OH, a daughter of the late  Ralph and Anna (Cercone) Sylvester.

She attended Lowellville High School and was...

May 19, 2023

Struthers - Patricia K. Albright, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2023 at Caprice Health Center in North Lima.

Patricia was born May 3, 1955 in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of the late Donald and Jesse (Lawson) White. She worked for Steel City and Polaris until her retirement. She was a...

May 17, 2023

Jane G. Booth, 95,  passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the home of her daughter, Mary, in Crossville, Tennessee.

Jane was born June 26, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Mary Tajaka Surtell.

Raised in Youngstown, Jane was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1947. On...

May 17, 2023

Boardman - Joseph C. Kershbaumer, 98, died Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2023.

Mr. Kershbaumer was born May 10, 1925 in East Palestine, a son of Joseph F. and Thelma (Clark) Kershbaumer. As a child, he and his family moved to Darlington, PA, until relocating to New Galilee in 1951, where he would live until moving to the...

May 15, 2023

John M. Kopcsos, 74, passed away Monday morning, May 15, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

John Michael was born November 18, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late John and Katherine Vlosich Kopcsos.

John, a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, Class of 1967, went on to attend Youngstown...

May 14, 2023

Richard Daniel Fanzo, 60, of Poland passed away May 14, 2023, after a sudden heart attack.

Rick will always be loved and remembered by his family and friends for his kindness, pure love, and desire to help others.

The son of Daniel and Amy (Kehren) Fanzo, was born April 1, 1963 in Pittsburgh, PA.

May 13, 2023

Boardman - Thomas J. Picino, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Tom was born February 24, 1937 in Sharon, PA, son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Borsh) Picino. He graduated from Hubbard High School, where he was well loved by his fellow classmates...