Jul 4, 2023

LOWELLVILLE - Celia Ann Conti passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Celia was born March 18, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Nicoletta Pirone Nolfi.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved spending time with her family and weekly lunch with her...

Jul 2, 2023

Jun 29, 2023

Austintown - Vickie L. Schrader, 73, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, June 29, 2023, in the Emergency Room at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Vickie was born February 27, 1950 in Youngstown, OH,  a daughter of the late Ralph and Marian (Taylor) Dixon.

She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School...

Jun 28, 2023

Boardman - Eric R. Brill, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home.

Eric was born May 2, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Robert and Ester Nielsen Brill.

Eric was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School and then served in the United States Navy. Upon his honorable discharge,...

Jun 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of James J. Naughton, a native of Youngstown, Ohio. James is survived by his wife of 33 years, Terri Ann (Richards) Naughton; their sons, Jimmy Thomas Naughton (JT), and Andrew Michael Naughton, with their spouses, Zoie (Zolowicz), and Alonna (Younger) Naughton.

James was preceded in death by his father in-law,...

Jun 24, 2023

Columbiana-Dr. John Thomas Waddington "Jack" left us peacefully on Saturday evening, June 24, 2023, with his beloved wife, Dorothy Waddington (Evans) by his side. Jack leaves behind his four children, Laura Ann 63, Kathleen 60, Donnie Kishton 56 (Gloria), and John 54 (Rebekah), and joins his late daughter, Laura Jane, in heaven. His wonderful parents John A. and Katherine...

Jun 24, 2023

Poland - Carol Jean Kershner, 74, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her husband and sons. She was born December 20, 1948 in Youngstown, a daughter of Claire Jean (Staudmeister) and the late Kenneth Charles Goist. Carol was a 1967 graduate of Chaney High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Society...

Jun 23, 2023

Deland, FL - Shirley E. Wray Martin, 91, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in her home at Grand Villa in Deland FL.

Shirley was born in Rural Valley, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Boyer) Wray.

She was a retired Register Nurse working at various locations, most notably, Olive View...

Jun 23, 2023

Linda J. Nock, 71, passed away Friday afternoon, June 23, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Linda was born January 17, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Roger and Erma Butch Nock.

A lifelong resident of Lowellville, Linda was a graduate of Lowellville High School, Class of 1970. She went...

Jun 23, 2023

Poland - Richard M Kuty, Sr. 81, passed away on June 23, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic surrounded by his wife, daughter, and sons.

He was born October 26, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Hayes) Kuty. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a grocer by...

Jun 21, 2023

Jack DiPinto, 64, passed away with his family at his side, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jack was born December 28, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Jack and Margie Kish DiPinto.

Raised in Struthers, Jack affectionately known as Jackie, was a graduate of Struthers...

Jun 21, 2023

Poland - John G. “Buddy” Dubiel, 83, of Poland, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Buddy was born on April 20, 1940, to Helen and John in Youngstown. He was a 1958 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown. It was then that he began dating his future wife, the former Carol Badurik. They married May 9, 1959, and lived...

Jun 21, 2023

Boardman - Sue Ann Slovkovsky, 86, passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her daughters.

She was born October 2, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Nardozzi) Cardelein.

She was a 1954 graduate of Chaney High School, and in addition to raising her daughters, worked for...

Jun 20, 2023

Agnes Butsko, 98, formerly of Struthers and Poland, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Agnes was born July 30, 1924 in Struthers, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna Basista.

She graduated from Struthers High School in 1942.

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Jun 20, 2023

Poland - Phyllis Ann Benton, 84, unexpectedly gained her wings on June 20, 2023, much to the sadness of her family and friends.

Phyllis was born May 12, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Carl and Eileen (Gower) Parsons. She graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1957, and shortly after began working as an...

Jun 18, 2023

Fort Myers, FL-  Donna H Donatelli, 95, formerly of Lowellville, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Lee Memorial Health System. Donna was born June 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Helmi and Donald Reid. After graduating high school, she married Alfred Donatelli Sr., on October 2, 1948, and they were married for 73 years.

She...

Jun 18, 2023

Youngstown - Robert D. Faraglia, 62, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert, known by his family and friends as "Bobby,'" was born March 15, 1961 in Youngstown, OH, a  son of the late Daniel and Helen (DeLisio) Faraglia.

He graduated from Boardman High School in...

Jun 18, 2023

Florence E. (Nin) Hirt June 19, 1931 - June 18, 2023 An hour of calling will be held from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at St. Matthias Church on Thursday, June 22, 2023, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. John Jerek for Florence Eleanor (Nin) Hirt, who passed...

Jun 17, 2023

Poland - Mary Lou Jaric, 91, passed away, Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Mary Lou was born December 3, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Stephen and Mary Pavlov Ekoniak.

Raised in Struthers, Mary Lou was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1950, and was...

Jun 15, 2023

New Middletown- Mary Kathleen Kuty, 76, decided it was time to join her husband on June 15, 2023. She did so at her home surrounded by her loving daughters, which is exactly how she hoped it would be.

She was born July 15, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late David Vincent and Mary Loretta (Merrifield)...