Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2023

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...

Sep 8, 2023

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....

Sep 3, 2023

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...

Aug 29, 2023

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,...

Aug 27, 2023

Darlene R. Toot, 70, passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 27.  She was born September 12, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Goerge Tilton and Irene Gilbey Tresler. Darlene was a long-time interpreter for the deaf and enjoyed knitting and crocheting.  She loved animals and had several pets.  Darlene leaves to cherish her memory her cousin and...

Aug 27, 2023

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...

Aug 26, 2023

John Philip Dean, 75, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning August 26. He was born November 30, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of the late Paul and Anna DeBald Dean.

He married the love of his life Sue McKeown Dean, on the 20th of November 1993 at Saint Columba Cathedral.

He graduated from Youngstown State University...

Aug 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gayle Naylor, 80, from Youngstown, OH, on the evening of Thursday Aug 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a mother of two daughters, Sharain Naylor, 47, who passed away Oct 22, 2021, and Shaleida Hartwick, 39, of Pennsylvania. Gayle was born March 15, 1943, in Pennsylvania....

Aug 24, 2023

Helene Arlene Howell, 92 passed away peacefully Thursday morning August 24. She was born September 4, 1930, in Flint Michigan to the late William and Christine Canada Patton. Along with raising a large family, Helene worked at Sears Children's Department at the Southern Park Mall for twenty-five years. She was a faithful member of St. Charles Church and loved...

Aug 23, 2023

Stephen Louis Kosa, 45, with great sadness in our hearts, we the family of Stephen Louis Kosa announce his passing on Wednesday August 23, 2023.  He was a hard worker, beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend.  Stephen took much joy in his family and friends.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother Rose Mancini Lofaro, Father...

Aug 20, 2023

Richard C. Sfara passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023, at his home in Davie Florida.

He was born on November 26, 1971, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Richard L. and Charmaine I. Khalife Sfara.

Rich graduated from Lowellville High school class of 1990, and soon after entered trade school and worked as Dental...

Aug 18, 2023

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Anna Braunstein, 89 passed away peacefully Friday morning August 18, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 20, 1934, in Tompojevci, Yugoslavia, daughter of the late Martin and Anna Hafer Miller.  Anna came to the United States and to Youngstown at the age of 17.  She was a member of St....

Aug 16, 2023

Rita Klein Dunlea died peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday August 16, 2023.

Rita was born in the midst of an unseasonably bad snowstorm on March 16, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio to Marie Wolfe and Michael Klein.  She graduated from St. Joseph middle school and attended Ursuline High School, class of 1949.

Rita went on...

Aug 8, 2023

Michael Brian Cope, 75 passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023.  He was born November 7, 1947, in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Byron and Frances Louise Moore Cope.  Michael graduated from East Palestine High School in 1965 and went on to earn a Associates Degree in Business Administration from Jefferson Technical College in Steubenville.  He was a...

Aug 8, 2023

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Sarah J. Dunmire, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon August 8, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Sarah was born April 22, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Marie Sweeney Holden.  She was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and was the first amputee to graduate from St. Elizabeth...

Aug 7, 2023

Aileen McQuade passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, after a long illness.

Aileen was born January 17, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of William J. and Ellen Ann (Brahney) McQuade. She graduated from St. Christine's School, where she played on the girls' basketball team. During middle school, Aileen also played softball for the Mill Creek Girls...

Aug 1, 2023

Randall J. Tierney, 65, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon August 1, with his loving family by his side. He was born January 1, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Wilbur Gene and Dorothy Olive Martin Tierney, Sr. After graduating from Boardman High School in 1977, Randy enlisted in the Army.  Upon his discharge, he went to work...

Jul 22, 2023

Brian J. O'Hare, 68, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Saturday morning July 22, 2023.  He was born September 18, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late George F. and Mary F. Liana O'Hare.

After graduating from Boardman High School in 1972, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science...

Jul 19, 2023

Elizabeth A. Joyce 97, fondly remembered as "Betty" and "Umba," passed peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Betty was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 21, 1926, a daughter of Kelly and Mae (nee Essad) Alexander. She graduated from St. Columba Grade School, Ursuline High School, and Youngstown College (now YSU).

She...

Jul 18, 2023

James W. Murphy, Sr, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 18, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  James was born May 18, 1941, in Youngstown to the late John Aloysius and Theresa Louise Casselman Murphy.  After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1959, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University, while he...