Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the cities of Boardman, Lowellville, Struthers, & Poland in Ohio.

Julie Balestra

Julie Balestra

Jun 18, 2020

Julie Balestra, 76, was born on Youngstown’s East Side on July 17, 1943 to Cyril and Gladys (Turkle) Ruppert. She passed peacefully at St. Elizabeth’s in Boardman on June 18, 2020 after a prolonged illness.

Julie graduated from East High School in 1961, where she had been a cheerleader and excelled at school. She worked at Union...

Natalie Gwen (Kitt)  Kozicky

Natalie Gwen (Kitt) Kozicky

Jun 17, 2020

Natalie Gwen Kozicky, 59, died Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Natalie was born July 12, 1960 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Armeni Kitt. Raised in Poland, Natalie lived in the same house she grew up in until her passing.

A 1978 graduate of Poland Seminary...

Gabriel M. Toth

Gabriel M. Toth

Jun 15, 2020

Gabriel M. Toth, Sr., 80

Poland - Gabriel M. Toth, Sr., 80, passed away, Wednesday, June 15, 2020, at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Gabriel was born June 14, 1940 in Youngstown, the son of the late Gabor and Anna Valor Toth.

He was a...

Christine E. (Frank)  Kannal

Christine E. (Frank) Kannal

Jun 13, 2020

Christine Evelyn Kannal, 89

Poland - Christine Evelyn Kannal, 89, passed away Saturday morning, June 13, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Poland, surrounded by her family.

Christine was born February 25, 1931 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Donofrio) Frank.

She...

Jodi A (Magan)  Wiseman

Jodi A (Magan) Wiseman

Jun 13, 2020

Jodi Ann Wiseman, 52

Boardman - Jodi Ann Wiseman, 52, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in the emergency room at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Jodi was born September 16, 1967 in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Sandra (Jones) Magan.

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Dorothy Horvatich

Dorothy Horvatich

Jun 13, 2020

Boardman- Dorothy Horvatich, 96, died Saturday morning, June 13, 2020 at the Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Dorothy was born January 14, 1924 in Monessen, PA, a daughter of Joseph and Elvina (Fleming) Mattie.

Dorothy relocated to Campbell at the age of 12 and met her future husband, Frank Horvatich Sr., on her first day of ...

Susan Marie (Chapel)  Balentine

Susan Marie (Chapel) Balentine

Jun 12, 2020

Susan Marie (Chapel) Balentine, 74

Boardman-Susan Marie (Chapel) Balentine, 74, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Mercy Health of Boardman after a short illness.

Susan, affectionately known as “Sue” was born on July 28, 1945 to the late Andrew and Suzanne (Varkonda) Chapel in Youngstown, Ohio.

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Marjorie Ruth (Coppersmith)  Fries

Marjorie Ruth (Coppersmith) Fries

Jun 12, 2020

Marjorie Ruth (Coppersmith) Fries

Poland - Marjorie Ruth (Coppersmith) Fries, passed away Friday evening June 12, 2020.   She lead a wonderful, full and exciting life.

Marjorie was born on January 18, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of Raymond E. and Marie B. (Vogelsang) Coppersmith.  She was a graduate of The...

Dorothy L. Klesch

Dorothy L. Klesch

Jun 11, 2020

Pocatello, Idaho - Dorothy L. Klesch, 94, formerly of Struthers, died June 11, 2020 at Ashley Manor Memory Care in Idaho.

Dorothy was born August 8, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of William and Catherine (Krampasky) Mraz.

Mrs. Klesch was a lifelong area resident until eight years ago when she relocated to Idaho to live...

Mark F. Faraglia

Mark F. Faraglia

Jun 7, 2020

Mark Francis Faraglia, 68

Youngstown - Mark Francis Faraglia, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mark was born on March 16, 1952 in Youngstown, the oldest child of Daniel and Jean (Braun) Faraglia.

He graduated from  Boardman High School...

Eileen A. (Blackman)  Jonda

Eileen A. (Blackman) Jonda

Jun 7, 2020

Struthers - Eileen Ann (Blackman) Jonda, 74, died late Sunday evening June 7, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after complications from open-heart surgery.

Eileen was born January 2, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Ruth (Franzmann) Blackman.

A lifelong area resident, Eileen was a 1964 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. In...

Denise Keenan

Denise Keenan

Jun 7, 2020

Denise Keenan died on Sunday, June 7, 2020 after an 11-year battle with Lymphoma, she passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born in New Castle, PA on March 10, 1952, the first child of Robert Hugh Cunningham and Delia Ann Ticcone.  She was a graduate of New Castle High School (1970) and St Elizabeth’s...

Margaret Schneider

Margaret Schneider

Jun 6, 2020

North Lima - Margaret L. Schneider, 86, passed away Saturday afternoon on June 6, 2020. She passed in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family

Margaret who was known by loved ones as “Peggy” was born June 22, 1933 in Oil City, PA. Peggy and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Jane...

Carolyn L. (Andello)  Leetch

Carolyn L. (Andello) Leetch

Jun 2, 2020

Carolyn L. Leetch

Hubbard:  Carolyn L. Leetch passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020.  She was born on February 11, 1963, the daughter of the late John Andello and Phyllis (Lariccia) Andello.

Carolyn is at peace now as she is reunited with the “love of her life,”  her late husband...

Robert M. Perry

Robert M. Perry

Jun 2, 2020

Robert Michael Perry, 67

Lowellville - Robert  Michael Perry, 67, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2020 at his residence.

Robert, known by his family and friends as "Bob", also ""Monk" was born August 20, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of the late Samuel and...

Elba Lidia Rodriguez-Rodriguez

Elba Lidia Rodriguez-Rodriguez

May 31, 2020

Elba Lidia Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 80

Struthers:  After a fruitful life of 80 years serving her family, friends and community, Elba Lidia Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 80,  passed away Sunday morning, May 31, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Elba Lidia Rodriguez-Rodriguez was born on January 5, 1940 in the...

Michael J. DeArcangelis

Michael J. DeArcangelis

May 31, 2020

Poland - Michael J. DeArcangelis, 60, died Monday evening, May 31, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Michael was born August 14, 1959 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Betty (Bindas) DeArcangelis.

A lifelong area resident, Michael attended grade school at St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Chaney High School in 1977. In...

Timothy Bolchalk

Timothy Bolchalk

May 29, 2020

Hubbard - Timothy Luke Bolchalk, 60, died Friday, May 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born January 10, 1960 in Youngstown to Edward and Geraldine (Bartone) Bolchalk and had been a lifelong area resident.

Tim was a 1979 graduate of Hubbard High School and had served in the Navy. He worked as a grounds keeper...

Beverly Elaine Brickley

Beverly Elaine Brickley

May 29, 2020

Struthers - Beverly E. Brickley, 92, died Friday evening, May 29, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House.

Beverly was born September 1, 1927 in Girard, a daughter of Joseph and Violet (Parker) Price.

She was a 1945 graduate of Girard High School and after graduation worked as a long distance operator at Ohio...

Charlotte Wynn

Charlotte Wynn

May 28, 2020

Poland - Charlotte N. Wynn age 95, died May 28, 2020 at her residence in Poland, Ohio. Before she passed, family members were blessed to gather around Charlotte in love and prayer listening to her favorite hymns.

Charlotte, the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Kirkwood) Albert, was born in Youngstown on Novemebr 26, 1924 and was a...

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