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James Patrick Mullarkey

James Patrick Mullarkey

Feb 1, 2024

YOUNGSTOWN – James Patrick Mullarkey, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening February 1, 2024, with his loving family by his side.

James was born August 15, 1956, in Youngstown, to parents Charles Francis and Rose (Damiano) Mullarkey and remained a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. James attended St. Dominic's parochial school and was a 1974...

Clotilda "Tillie" T. Delaurentis

Clotilda "Tillie" T. Delaurentis

Feb 1, 2024

Clotilda T. DeLaurentis, 86 of Canfield, who went by the name "Tillie" and was affectionately known to all as "Grandma," passed peacefully on Thursday morning Feb 1, 2024, at the Hospice House. Tillie was born on June 19, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Clotilda Stief McCarthy. She graduated from Ursuline High School class of...

Bessie K. Veck

Bessie K. Veck

Jan 28, 2024

Bessie K. Veck, 96 passed away peacefully at her home Sunday morning January 28, 2024. She was born October 6, 1927, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gregory and Diamando Magoulakis Kokinos. In her early years she attended Taft School and graduated from Youngstown State University, finishing her education at Columbia University in New York City with a master's degree. ...

Mary Ann Ebert

Mary Ann Ebert

Jan 22, 2024

Youngstown, Mary Ann Ebert, 77 passed away peacefully Monday afternoon January 22, with her loving family by her side. She was born April 5, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary Frances Donaldson Qualey. Mary Ann was a 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and was a lifelong  member of St. Patrick Church. She...

Daris D (Lady)  Laird

Daris D (Lady) Laird

Jan 21, 2024

Daris D. " Lady" Laird passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She is home at last. Born February 25,1934, and raised in Youngstown, Daris was a 1952 South High School Graduate. Following graduation, she worked in several retail stores in downtown Youngstown, including City Office and Art, later known as Kolesar Co.

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Anthony F Castranova

Anthony F Castranova

Jan 21, 2024

Anthony F. Castranova of Boardman, Ohio, died Sunday, Jan. 21, at age 94.

A life-long resident of the Youngstown area, he was deeply committed to his large family; the local Boy Scouts, having served for several years as a scoutmaster; and to his poker and bocce groups.

Tony — known to his siblings and many...

Sally L Hagerman

Sally L Hagerman

Jan 16, 2024

Sally Hagerman, 84, departed her life Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her residence. Ms. Sally was born March 30 1939, a daughter of Lester and Louise Davis Ifft. She made a career at Commercial Shearing and Stamping. She leaves her daughter, Stephanie Ifft; two sons, Lynn Hagerman and Gwyn Hagerman, of Youngstown and Florida, two sisters Cindy and Susan...

Irene Leona Mccarthy

Irene Leona Mccarthy

Jan 9, 2024

Irene Leona McCarthy, 93 passed away peacefully Tuesday evening January 9, with her loving family by her side.  Irene was born March 4, 1930 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Joseph and Helen Som Harrison. After graduating in 1949 from The Rayen School, Irene went to work at General Fireproofing making aircraft parts during the Korean war. She was...

Catherine Fernback

Catherine Fernback

Jan 7, 2024

Youngstown, Catherine "Cathy"- Fernback, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 7, 2024 at home among her family.  She was born December 14, 1931 in Youngstown, the eldest of 5 children born to Katie and John Senzarin.  She graduated from South High School in 1949.  At an early age she developed a love for music that lasted her entire life. ...

Tillie Matteo

Tillie Matteo

Jan 6, 2024

Tillie Matteo,  87 passed away peacefully January 6, 2024 in her Canfield home. She was joined the very next day in her journey to heaven by her eldest sister, Cathy Fernback.  Tillie was born October30, 1936 in Youngstown, the 2nd of five children of John and Kate Mrakovich Senzarino. She graduated from Wilson High School and worked as a...

Michael Jason Cusick

Michael Jason Cusick

Jan 6, 2024

On Saturday, January 6th 2024, the love and heartbeat of our lives, only son and brother, Michael Jason Cusick was taken home to be with our lord, late in the afternoon. Michael leaves behind his mother, Valerie Gallo and sister, Angel Cusick. His beloved dog, Hanky and three cats, Floppy Joe, Mau, and Steven. He was grandson to the...

Michael Jason Cusick

Michael Jason Cusick

Jan 6, 2024

On Saturday, January 6th 2024, the loving heartbeat of our lives, son and brother, Michael Jason Cusick was called to his heavenly home. Michael leaves behind his mother, Valerie Gallo and sister, Angel Cusick. His beloved dog, Hank and three cats, Floppy Joe, Mau, and Steven. He was grandson to the late Frank and Alice Gallo, William Cusick and...

Susan M (Haggard)  Key

Susan M (Haggard) Key

Jan 6, 2024

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Haggard Key (Susie), who passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the age of 64.

Susie was formerly from Strongsville, Ohio.  She graduated from Strongsville High School and after graduation attended Baldwin Wallace College where she met her husband, the love of...

Joseph M Carothers

Joseph M Carothers

Jan 2, 2024

East Palestine, Joseph M. Carothers, 61, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon January 2, with his loving family by his side.  He was born February 2, 1962 in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Barbara Smith Carothers.  Joseph was a 1980 graduate of Boardman High School. He was in business management and was most recently a restoration...

Beatrice Joann Canavan

Beatrice Joann Canavan

Dec 27, 2023

Beatrice JoAnn Canavan, 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday December 27, 2023. She was born November 2, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas and Nellie Redden Canavan. JoAnn attended St. Patrick School and graduated in 1945 from South High School. After graduation, JoAnn went to work at St. Elizabeth Hospital for a short period of time, before starting a...

Rebecca " Becky" I. Cantanzriti

Rebecca " Becky" I. Cantanzriti

Dec 27, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" I. Cantanzriti, 63, passed away suddenly Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home.  She was born May 27, 1960, in Liberty, a daughter of the late Ernest C. and Joan E. (Reed) Foltz. Becky graduated from Liberty High School in 1978. Becky was a devoted teacher's aide at Boardman Schools and was in charge of their after-school...

Dolores " Dee" Jean Vrable

Dolores " Dee" Jean Vrable

Dec 24, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Jean Vrable passed away on Sunday December 24, 2023, at Crandall Medical.

She was born on April 19, 1935, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John and Helen Sulick Kerr.

When she was 7 years old, she moved to Youngstown, Ohio. However, she always missed Baltimore. She graduated from South High School in...

Alfred W. Mertz

Alfred W. Mertz

Dec 10, 2023

Alfred W. Mertz, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday evening December 10, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born October 5, 1931, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Charles and Cleon McCutchen Mertz.  Al was a self-taught draftsman and engineer, working for Rockwell International and Bliss Manufacturing in Austintown. ...

John " Jack " Mulichak

John " Jack " Mulichak

Dec 10, 2023

Jack Mulichak of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 10, 2023, at Hampton Woods.

He was born in Youngstown, on August 26, 1933, son of John and Mary Zayac Mulichak. He was a lifelong area resident.

Jack graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1951. He married the love of his life Carol...

James A. Lawson

James A. Lawson

Dec 9, 2023

James A. Lawson, 87, of Austintown, who peacefully passed away Saturday morning, December 9, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley, surrounded by his family.

James, born on January 24, 1936, was the beloved son of John and Viola Lawson. He was a 1953 graduate of East High School. After graduating James worked for GF Business where he...

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