All Obituaries

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 of Christ Our King, where she belonged to the Christian Mothers Group, and often would help bake bread and donuts for the church.  In her free time, she...

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. Derrick worked as a residential and commercial construction worker for the majority of his career.   Artistic and creative, Derrick had a love for...

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 Youngstown area in the 1970's.  He was a 1943 graduate of Darlington High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps, serving during World...

Paul Michael Dutton, of Youngstown, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  Paul was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 11, 1947, to Frances Aloysius O’Connor, of Glenrue, County Cork, Ireland, and Paul Frederick Dutton, of Lowellville, Ohio. In his close-knit, hardworking family, Paul was the oldest of three brothers, including Patrick Francis Dutton and John Edward Dutton. Paul’s leadership, acuity for critical thinking and sense of purpose were evident from an...

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 a lifelong resident of Lowellville and the Mahoning Valley.    Mary worked in the housekeeping department for Ohio One office...

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 State University. In 1969, John decided to leave college and enlist in the United States Navy. He proudly served during the Vietnam War, as an electrician on...

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 sites. It was something he was very proud to do and was equally as proud when he found out his daughter worked for Caterpillar (which were the machines he drove).  He was...

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 intelligent, kind-hearted, hardworking man. He was the person to go to when something needed to be figured out. He was always there for his family when they needed...

STRUTHERS- Kevin M. Carney, 70, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on May 3, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital in Boardman. Kevin was born July 15, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio. Kevin is survived by his wife Barbara (Bryant) Carney whom he married July 31, 1981. Kevin is also survived by his; Mother JoAnne (Ashley) Carney, his children Travis (Dawn) Carney of Columbiana, Justin (Candice) Carney of Canfield, Amanda (Brian) Sierra of McDonald, and Caitlin (Ralph) Mould of Poland. Kevin also...

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 worked various jobs before finding his niche as truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 377 and was a driver for...