Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2026

Clara Jean Hritz passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boardman, Ohio on Tuesday June 23, 2026, with her family at her side.

Clara was born on December 12, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Racek Repasky.

She was a 1955 graduate of South High School residing in Youngstown,...

Jun 21, 2026

Patrick J. Lally, 74, passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 21, 2026.  Born in Youngstown on February 12, 1952, to the late Richard T. and Mary M. Lettau Lally.  After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1970, Patrick went on and received a B.A. in history, summa cum laude from St. Joseph College in Indiana, an M.A. in...

Jun 20, 2026

Shirley A. Wilson 90, of Cornersburg passed away surrounded by family on Saturday June 20, 2026, at the Hospice House.

Shirley was born on September 25, 1935, a daughter of Fred and Mary Elizabeth Prelog Swartz.

She was a proud graduate of Boardman High School. On July 17, 1954, Shirley married Dominic Wilson, and they...

Jun 16, 2026

Judy Frances Garvin, aged 82, peacefully passed from this life surrounded by family on June 16, 2026, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, Virginia, after a long illness. She was born on June 10th, 1944, to Virginia and Frank Garvin in Youngstown, Ohio, and attended St. Patrick's School and Cardinal Mooney High School, graduating in 1962. Judy married...

Jun 15, 2026

Michael P. Julian, Jr., affectionately known by family and friends as Miki, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Summa Health in Akron, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 7, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Michael P. and Claire Tortora Julian, Sr.

Miki graduated from Cardinal Mooney...

Jun 11, 2026

Carmela "Corky" Vendetti, 82, passed away in the afternoon of June 11, 2026, after a long struggle with illness.

Corky was born on October 11,1943 in Youngstown, the "middle" daughter of the late Leo and Josephine Briglio Buffone.  She graduated from  Woodrow Wilson High School and worked for 35 years at Hill, Barth, and King as an  ...

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew "Buzz" Martinko, Jr. was called home on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with his family by his side.

He was born on May 16, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew Michael and Philomena Rose "Phyllis" (Mastadonna) Martinko, Sr.

Buzz graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in...

Jun 9, 2026

Janet Hawkins, 92, of Poland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, with family by her side.

Born in Youngstown on October 31, 1933, Janet was the daughter of the late Isabel and Joseph Moran. She was raised with a strong Irish heritage and a deep Catholic faith, values that remained an important part of her...

May 31, 2026

John Coburn Pardee, 79, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. He was born October 10, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late John C. Pardee and Lucile O. Pardee. A 1964 Boardman High School graduate, he attended Ohio State University and graduated from Youngstown State University.

John worked in...

May 27, 2026

Josephine Klein died Wednesday May 27, 2026, after a short illness.

Josephine was born May 28, 1940, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, the daughter of Max and Josephine Romero Archuleta.

She married her husband, Steve, in 1968.

Josie cherished her family and traveled often to Colorado to visit, treasured her frequent phone...

May 23, 2026

Dolores "Dee" Petrus, 95 passed away peacefully Saturday morning May 23, 2026.

Dolores was born on August 17, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of Andrew and Anna Kapina Sedlar.  During the Korean War, Dolores worked at Commercial Shearing and Stamping and later worked maintenance dept for 23 years at City Centre One,  downtown.

She was...

May 11, 2026

Eileen H. Beggs, 84 of Youngstown passed away peacefully at omni manor on Monday May 11, 2026.

She was born in Brooklyn New York on May 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Stumpp Olsen.

Eileen married her husband Jack L. Beggs Jr. on January 6, 1963, sadly he passed away on...

May 10, 2026

Charles D. Jubak, age 85, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Briarfield Place in Boardman. He endured the final difficult months of his life with perseverance, gratitude, and a positive attitude.

Charlie, as he was known by friends and family, was born on July 11, 1940, in Youngstown, to the late John...

Apr 25, 2026

Gary H. Mayyou, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren.

A lifelong area resident, Gary was born on December 23, 1959, to George and Edith McCormick Mayyou. He retired after a long career at Brentwood Originals.

Gary found his greatest joy in the simple moments spent with those...

Apr 24, 2026

Kathleen M. Gerdes (Briceland) passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born on June 14, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of William R. and Marie Ida Zimmerman Briceland.

Kathleen graduated from Chaney High School in 1966, and then Youngstown State University in...

Apr 20, 2026

Barbara A. Gengler, 84, passed away peacefully Monday morning April 20, 2026.

She was born October 3, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late James E and Alice H. Kelsey Woodhall. As a caring woman, Barbara made friends with everyone she met, including all the neighborhood dogs. .

Her husband Ronald Gengler, Sr.,...

Apr 16, 2026

Robert Anthony "Tony" Diss, 64, passed away on April 16, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic from post-surgery complications following lung cancer surgery with his loving , devoted wife and family by his side.

Having grown up mostly in Kent, Ohio in the 1970's Tony was a fierce protector of those he loved.

He's survived by...

Apr 7, 2026

Michael M. Marshall, 63, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

Michael was born on February 26, 1963, to David and Mary Lou Marshall. Growing up on the family farm alongside his siblings, he developed a tireless work ethic and a deep appreciation for the land that would stay ...

Apr 2, 2026

Marion McDermott, age 99 passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at The Inn at Poland Way with her family by her side.

She was born on July 14, 1926, in Youngstown, OH, daughter of James and Loretta (Weber) McKeown

She graduated from East High School in 1944 where she was class secretary and prom...

Mar 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Father, David Alan Foester, with heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved father, who lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A proud United States Air Force veteran, he lived a life defined by strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.