Nov 21, 2023

Poland - Mary Joan Piacentini passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with chronic illness over the past five years.  She was 94. Mary was born on November 3, 1929 during The Great Depression of 1929 in New York City, NY, to parents Henry and Veronica Krajci.

Her gentle, kind, and loving spirit...

Nov 21, 2023

Poland - Lillian J. Tessean, 90, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Lillian was born October 31, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Anna Vanca Marinak. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1952 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, she worked as a secretary for Zimmerman...

Nov 21, 2023

Boardman - Danny Rubesich, 64, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire.

Danny was born January 21, 1959 in Sharon, PA, a son of Nada Brkich Crago and Dr. Wilbur "Bill" Crago.

A lifelong area resident, Danny was a graduate of Poland Seminary High...

Nov 21, 2023

Poland - Donna Jean Rowan Leone, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born April 8, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Helen Brenner Rowan and Albert Rowan. Donna graduated from Struthers High School in 1962. She earned her degree in nursing from Youngstown State University and worked as an...

Nov 20, 2023

Poland - Dolores R. Romeo, 93, a lifelong resident of Struthers, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores, known by her family and friends as "Lambie", was born on January 26, 1930 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Velma (McCurdy) Landgraff.

Nov 19, 2023

Youngstown - Adella Ann Fitz, 71, of Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, November 19, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty surrounded by her loving family.

Adella was born January 25, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Brunetti) Cuprik.

She graduated from East High School and...

Nov 18, 2023

North Lima - Vivian M. Armstrong, 88, passed away on November 18, 2023 at Austintown Health Care Center.

She was born August 6, 1935 in Sharon, PA, daughter of the late Carl and Velma (Bixler) Palmer. She graduated from Sharon High School.

Vivian dedicated her life and love to her family. She would do anything...

Nov 17, 2023

Struthers -Ray J. Baldelli passed away on November 17, 2023 at The Inn At Poland Way with family at his side. He was 97. He was born November 27, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of Nello and Carmella (Colangelo) Baldelli.

He was a 1943 graduate of East High School where he played basketball. He was also the...

Nov 17, 2023

Boardman Kathryn “Kitty” Louise Emerick Mathey passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by her loved ones. Kitty was born July 10, 1936 in Washington, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Howard and Ruth Dunkerly Emerick. Kitty moved to the Youngstown area in 1957, coming from western Pennsylvania.

Kitty attended Lincoln...

Nov 17, 2023

Struthers - Anthony Nicholas Quattro passed away at his residence with his family at his side, Friday morning, November 17, 2023.

Anthony, affectionately referred to as Tony, was born March 21, 1932, in Acosta, PA, to Nicholas and Mary Gentile Quattro.

As a young child, Tony moved to the Nebo area in Struthers and he...

Nov 16, 2023

Struthers - Kathryn A. Valley, 80, passed away on November 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.

She was born January 30, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Pastrick) Unick. She was a Struthers High School graduate of 1960 and her first job was working as a bookkeeper for the...

Nov 14, 2023

Pulaski - Frank A. Romeo, 90, of Pulaski, PA, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023, peacefully at his home. Frank was born at the same location on September 9, 1933, a son of the late Philip Anthony "Tony" and Mary (Zappia) Romeo. Frank graduated from Union Area High School in New Castle, PA, Class of 1952. He...

Nov 13, 2023

Poland - Frederick (“Fred”) W. Viehe III, an emeritus Youngstown State University professor, historian, father and grandfather who dedicated his life to his country, his community and his intellectual pursuits, died late Monday, November 13, 2023, surrounded by his children, Ariella and Thomas. He was 79.

Drafted into the military in 1963, Fred volunteered to be a...

Nov 11, 2023

Boardman - Dennis G. Bloomingdale, 77, passed away on Saturday evening, November 11, 2023, at Mercy Health's St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his family at his side.

Dennis was born March 30, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Richard and Martha Jane (Kirchgessner) Bloomingdale.

A lifelong area resident, Dennis was a 1964...

Nov 11, 2023

Kent- Fujiko H. Allen, 91, formerly of Struthers, passed away on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, at Kent Ridge Senior Living.

Fujiko, affectionately known as "Fuji," was born October 15, 1932 in Japan, a daughter of Shinroku and Ine Ichikawa Hoshino. During the Korean Conflict, she met James F. Allen, while he was stationed in Japan with...

Nov 9, 2023

Poland- Paul Michael Tkacik passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2023 after a courageous and fierce 9-year battle with cancer. He was a quiet and compassionate man who loved God and his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Paul was born on June 28, 1954, to Paul and Josephine (Fabian)...

Nov 5, 2023

Struthers - Gayle M. Marshall, 81, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center.

She was born on April 29, 1942 in East Liverpool, a daughter of the late Glenn and Kathryn (Chamberlain) McCall. She graduated from East Liverpool High School and worked throughout the years as a retail clerk at several...

Nov 4, 2023

Poland - Gwendolyn T. Bennett, 87, born on December 15, 1935, died peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley, Poland in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Akron, OH to George and Esther (Stephens) Taylor.  Her father owned a dairy farm in Medina, OH and on occasions, he had to warn...

Nov 2, 2023

Girard - Roxsanne Lynn Stevens, 34, died unexpectedly on November 2, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Roxsanne, affectionately known by family and friends as "Roxi," was born January 17, 1989 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Cindy Fekety Kelly and Robert Stevens. A lifelong area resident, Roxi was a graduate of Chaney High School, Class of...

Oct 30, 2023

Austintown - Kathleen Ann Brandt, 72, a lifelong resident of Austintown, passed away on Monday morning, October 30, 2023, at Assumption Village, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen, affectionately known by family and friends as "Kathy," was born July 2, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and Maxine Rogers Kish.

A 1969...