Obituaries

  Margaret “Margie” McGraw just celebrated her 85th birthday, passing Friday March 10, 2023, at Tidewell Care Center in Venice Fla. Margie was born February 16, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Stefanik Baytos, Immigrants from Czechoslovakia. She grew up in Lansingville, on Craiger St., part of the Craiger Street Crew. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1956 and attended Youngstown College. She married her husband George...

  Thomas G. Tallarino passed on Tuesday March 7, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio, with his family surrounding him. Thomas was born July 15, 1953, in Youngstown, son of the late Fiore “Buddy” and Ruth George Tallarino. He was a graduate of The Rayen High School class of 1972. Thomas was hired at the Youngstown U.S. Steel Plant In 1973, in 1981 he was transferred to the Lorain, plant where he worked for U.S. Steel Republic Steel until his retirement in...

  Charles V. Byrne, Jr. 73 passed away peacefully Monday morning March 6, with his loving wife by his side.  Charles was born April 21, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles V. and Sarah Rouan Byrne, Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received a bachelors degree from Youngstown State University in 1971 where he was a member T.K.E. fraternity. Charles started his working career as a manager at Woolworth’s in Chardon, he then went to work at...

   Paul E. Gress, 73 passed away peacefully Wednesday March 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  Paul was born April 18, 1949, in Bellaire, a son of the late Charles and Roxanne Palmer.  He was a saw operator retired from Star Fabrication. Paul loved working on puzzles, spending time with family and lending a helping hand for those in need.  Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his wife the former Celia Howley whom he married June 12, 2005, children Angela...

Nichlas Rast, 85 passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Rast. Nick has three children Vicky (Keith)Traylor, Kevin (Kristen) Rast, and Mark (Claire) Rast. He was a loving grandfather of ten, Michele Dearth, Nathan Wooley (Jessica) Shawn Meyer (Brad) Jason Traylor (Kara), Lindsay Duggar (Jason), Shelby Sakowitz (Randy), Mariah Hamilton (Joe), Mackenzie Rast, Abby Rast and Madison Rast. Nick was also blessed to be a Great-Grandfather...

Judith L. Vanik, 84, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side Friday morning February 24, 2023.  She was born January 21, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret O’Leary Jones.  Judith was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church on Oak Hill Ave.  She enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family.  Family was the center of her life, and never missed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events....

 Albert John "Jack" Leetch, 95, passed Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at the Briarfield Place.   Jack was born June 13, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of the late Albert and Jane F. Jones Leetch. He was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Ursuline High School Class of 1945, and soon after, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country until being honorably discharged, in 1946. Jack worked for Wean Industries as a storeroom attendant, until his retirement in...

  Theresa V. Peterson, 74 passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 12, 2023.  She was born October 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Victor and Ann Varncic Petrunich.  Theresa was a Woodrow Wilson High School and Youngstown State University graduate.  She was a purchasing agent for J & N Products.  An active member of St. Charles Church since 1977, Theresa taught C.C.D., sang in the Resurrection choir, and helped those in a difficult time in...

Cronin, Venetta Christine Geordan (Mrs. George R.) of Youngstown, Ohio and Dallas, Texas passed away on February 9, 2023. Venetta was born on May 3, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio to parents Nicholas and Marie Di Giammo Geordan. Their loving family also included her older brother, A.W. Geordan, and the children enjoyed growing up with family and friends who lived nearby. Venetta studied education at Heidelberg and Kent State Universities and taught American History after her collegiate study. It...

“I Was Here” Mrs. Charlene Dimitra Anderson-Blakely, 64, of Indian Land, SC passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Youngstown, OH on July 26, 1958, Charlene was the daughter of the late David B. and Lucille R. Anderson. Losing her mother at the tender age of 2, she and her siblings were reared by their loving father. Charlene was a 1976 graduate of The Rayen School and enjoyed a lucrative career in IT for many years until her late husband’s illness....