Obituaries

      Danny passed away unexpectedly on Saturday night, September 23, 2023. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Danny was born July 9, 1973, in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Helen Kinnick. Danny attended Fitch High School and was a member of the class of 1991. Danny recently started a new career at Universal Stainless, which he really enjoyed. Danny had a passion for cars and was fortunate enough to recently purchase his dream car, a Cadillac ATS. He had a...

  Byron W. Harnishfeger III passed on September 22, 2023, surrounded by family after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was fondly and proudly referred to as son, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor. Byron was born on October 1, 1953, to Byron W. Jr. and Bernice Wittenauer Harnishfeger. He married his wife, JoAnne Beth Fellows Harnishfeger on November 18,1989. They were happily married for 34 years and raised their children together: Kelsie (Aspen) Harnishfeger of...

  Paul E. Kerr, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning Sept 13 with his loving family by his side. Paul was born April 20, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Norris and Genevieve Metzinger Wingo. After attending Ursuline and South High Schools, Paul went to work for Erie Lackawanna, Conrail and Norfolk Southern Railroads, retiring as a conductor after 42 years on the rails. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 6.  Paul loved working...

Olga “Dolly” Ednie, 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Dolly was born July 15, 1932, in Salem Township, Pennsylvania, daughter of Louis and Mary (Haverlation) Lopushanski. On August 15, 1953, she married William Ednie in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania. Their marriage was filled with much love and memories for 67 wonderful years. Dolly was employed at Sears and Roebuck Co. for 25 years, beginning in 1969 until her retirement from there in 1994. During her...

Mary Ellen “MEL” Lambert passed away on Monday September 11, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. She was born on September 5, 1974, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ralph J. and LaRana E. Chisum Lambert. Mary Ellen graduated from McDonald High School and had odd jobs over the years. She loved to collect fairs, enjoyed nature and being outside. Mary Ellen had a wonderful personality and was silly and fun. She leaves to cherish her memory her children,...

Suzanne “Suzi” Hruska, 79, passed away, after a courageous battle with breast cancer, at her home on Sunday September 10, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family until the moment The Lord called her home. Friends may pay their respects at 10:00 am Friday September 15, 2023, at St. Edward Church in Youngstown. A mass of Christian burial will follow at 11:00 am. Suzi, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was born Suzanne Brown in Youngstown on October 7, 1943....

   Brother Joshua Tim Seidl, S.S.P., passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, at the local community of Society of St. Paul Monastery in Canfield, Oh. Brother Joshua was born in Highland Park, Michigan (United States) on March 25, 1951, one of three children (a brother and a sister), to parents Charles D. Seidl and Elayne V. Seidl. He entered the community of Staten Island (USA) on September 20, 1996, began his Novitiate on August 15,1997, made his First Religious Profession on...

Robert “Bob” Meredith, 73, of Boardman passed away at his residence on September 3, 2023. Bob was born October 4, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late John J. and Jane B. Uris Meredith, he was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1968. Bob and his family were longtime members at Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He grew up in the church, attended Sunday school and was an altar server. He worked as a security guard for YSU for...

Stephen “Diddy” Charles Liptak, 75, of Boardman, OH, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. Steve was born on February 23, 1948, to Stephen and Elizabeth “Betty” (Rivalsky) Liptak in Youngstown, OH. Steve was raised in Struthers, OH and has always been known as “Diddy” affectionately by his family and friends. Diddy served his country...

Don Eash peacefully went to his final reward on the 27th of August 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Don was born April 9th, 1939, in Johnstown, PA. He met his wife, Bonita Manges Eash at the St. Thomas picnic in 1958 and they were married in August 1959. Don was a skilled young mechanic and relocated his family to Canfield, Ohio in 1966 to work at the newly opened General Motors, Lordstown Assembly plant where he worked for 32 years. Don was an avid hunter and angler and loved...