Obituary Listing

Oct 8, 2024

Judith C. Fortunato, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Judith was born on March 10, 1941, in Mayport, Pennsylvania, a daughter of William and Dorothy Brocious Long. She moved at an early age to Youngstown, Ohio where she resided until her death. She attended East High School until 1959.

Oct 7, 2024

Ruth M. DeVincent, 93, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024.

Ruth was born on September 15, 1931, in Youngstown, to Michael and Ann Granchie Bucko and lived her life in the Youngstown area until moving to Hudson in 2022.

Ruth was a bookkeeper and a private music instructor at Tee Ross Music Studio for...

Oct 5, 2024

Fernand E. Vernet, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully Saturday October 5, 2024, He was born January 4, 1957, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Fernand E and Anna I. Zcapp Vernet.  Fernand was a housing inspector for the State of Ohio and enjoyed fishing, watching football and wrestling matches. His family was his life and enjoyed every...

Oct 4, 2024

Carol J. Desmond, fondly remembered as "Mom," "Mrs. D," and "Sittee," passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Carol was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 12, 1938, a daughter of Kelly and Mae (nee Essad) Alexander.  She graduated from St. Columba Grade School, Ursuline High School, and attended Youngstown College (now YSU). ...

Sep 28, 2024

Vincent J. Delaney , 91, of Poland, passed away peacefully Saturday September 28, 2024, with his family at his side at St. Elizabeth in Boardman.

Vincent was born October 16, 1932, in Youngstown the son of the late Philip and Theresa Metzinger Delaney, and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Ursuline High School...

Sep 27, 2024

William John Frease (Billy) passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 74, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Erwin and Shirley Frease.

Billy attended Poland Seminary High School, graduating in 1968.  While in high school, he enjoyed mechanical drawing and was nominated...

Sep 26, 2024

Michelle Lynn Doyle, 42, passed away peacefully Thursday September 26, 2024.  She was born January 14, 1982, in West Palm Beach Florida, a daughter of Rebecca Franken DiRocco.

Michelle was a server for several area restaurants, most recently at Perkins in Boardman.  She had many interests in life which included cooking, listening to music, going to concerts,...

Sep 22, 2024

Thomas P. Ellashek 45 passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Tommy was born on March 17, 1979, in Youngstown to Thomas F. and Margaret (Riley) Elllashek. Tommy worked at General Motors Assembly Plant in Lordstown and more recently in Wentzville, Missouri.He was a member of the local U.A.W. 1112 and 2250. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Sep 22, 2024

Shirley A. Bennett,76 passed away peacefully Sunday morning September 22, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

She was born December 15, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Irene Horney Prystash, and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1965 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown...

Sep 19, 2024

Carol Ann Cunningham passed peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living of Austintown, with her loving family at her side.

She was born on December 12, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John D. and Caroline M. Hennessy Howard and was a lifelong area resident.

Carol attended St. Patrick's Grade...

Sep 15, 2024

Debra A. Skica, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday evening Sept 15, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

She was born June 19, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Norris and Genevieve Metzinger Wingo. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson in 1975, she went to work at Hill's, Ames and Rite Aid.  Being a person...

Sep 6, 2024

Ida Theresa Michael passed peacefully on Friday September 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Peter and Marie Khoury Michael,

and was a lifelong area resident.

Ida graduated from South High School in 1946, and still had her yearbook.

She...

Sep 5, 2024

Margie (Morrisroe) Seidner was a beloved grandmother, mother and wife during her remarkable 97 years of life.  She passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Margie was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald J. Morrisroe, her second husband Robert J. Seidner, and her siblings Frank Haus and...

Sep 4, 2024

Robert R. Haddle, 66, of Poland, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning September 4, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

He was born January 25, 1958, in Youngstown, to the late Carl and Mary Stirk Haddle, Sr. After graduating from Chaney High School in 1976, Bob enlisted in the Navy, serving as a cook abroad on...

Aug 30, 2024

James Reichert 79, of Boardman, passed away August 30, 2024, at Mercy Health after a long illness.

He was born February 12, 1945, in Youngstown, the son of the late Michael and Susan Cvercko Reichert.

He was a 1962 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a 1974 graduate of Kent State University. He was...

Aug 29, 2024

Patrick N. Harbison, 67, passed away suddenly at his home after a fall on Thursday evening, August 29, 2024.  He was born December 16, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of the late Norman and Eileen Brett Harbison.

After graduating from Boardman High School in 1974, Patrick started Harbison Drywall Services, Pat was a hard worker and well...

Aug 26, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Raymond Fitchet, 69, of Boardman passed away peacefully on Monday August 26, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, with his loving family at his side.

Tom was born in Youngstown on February 18, 1955, the son of the late John D. and Clara I. Parker Fitchet and he was a lifelong area resident.

Aug 25, 2024

Dennis Phillip Hawn, 80, of Canfield, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Hospice House.

He was born on April 29, 1944, in Salem, OH, a son of Myron and Helen Krohmer Hawn.  A 1964 graduate of Canfield High School, Dennis was a sheet metal journeyman for 38 years.  He worked as a sheet metal worker for...

Aug 20, 2024

Richard Allen Musser, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning August 20, 2024.  He was born July 8, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of William and Olive Morrison Musser.  After graduating from South High School in 1952, Richard enlisted in the Marine Corp. and served his country with distinction during the Korean War. Upon being discharged in 1955, Richard...

Aug 20, 2024

Jane A. LaTessa, 92 passed away peacefully at her home, with her loving family by her side Tuesday morning August 20, 2024.  She was born August 16, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of Steve and Blanche Berringer Metzinger.

Jane attended St. Dominic school and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.  Jane was a founding member of St....