James " Jimmy " Edward Duffy
Mar 23, 2026
James "Jimmy" Edward Duffy born on July 4th, 1957, passed away from stomach cancer on Monday March 23, 2026.
He is survived by his daughter Jamie Fishel, four grandchildren Coy (Dalena Fishel), Caitlyn, Carleigh and Jeremy Jr. Two great grandsons Caspian and Kendriel. A sister Nancy (Dale Schneider) and a brother Gary Duffy. nieces Jenna (Chris Tyger)...
Sandra L. Ross
Mar 17, 2026
Sandy Ross, age 83, of Petersburg, OH passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
Sandy was born in Youngstown, OH on July 18, 1942, to Leo and Thelma Burkett Schaeffer. She attended East High School, where she was head majorette. During her senior year there, she met the...
Felix Lopez
Mar 17, 2026
Poland, Felix Lopez, 81 passed away peacefully Tuesday morning March 17. He was born April 7, 1944, in Puerto Rico, a son of the late Felix and Carmen Cotto Lopez-Merced. Felix was an electrical engineer, working for Northrop Grumman and G A. Fleet. He enjoyed traveling, going out for dinner and spending time with his family and friends. Felix...
Eleanor M. (Fait) Conroy
Mar 13, 2026
Eleanor M. Fait Conroy, 96 passed away peacefully Friday morning March 13. She was born November 15, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Katherine Zvirloh Fait. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1947, Eleanor went to work at Marshall Drug Co., and General Fireproofing where she riveted aircraft wings. She retired from Cohen Sparkle Market...
John "Pro" C. Protain
Mar 12, 2026
John C. "Pro" Protain, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
John was born May 30, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of the late Louis H. and Frances (Wetherbee) Protain. He was a 1972 graduate of East High School, where he played both baseball and football. Following graduation, he continued his football career at Kansas...
Margaret Ann (Deley) Belcik
Mar 10, 2026
It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Maragaret Ann Belcik, 92, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at the Hospice of Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.
Margaret was born February 15, 1934, in Youngstown Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Peter and...
Margaret "Pegg" Louise (Patterson) Mater
Mar 5, 2026
Margaret "Pegg" Mater, of Boardman passed away peacefully on Thursday March 5, 2026, at the Hampton Woods with her family at her side.
She was born on August 21, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of Gordon E. "Pat" and Donna L. (Bentley) Patterson.
Pegg graduated from Boardman High School class of 1968 and then attended...
Edward A. Rakocy
Mar 1, 2026
Edward A. Rakocy, 85, of Youngstown passed away peacefully on Sunday March 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Ed was born on February 18, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew Rakocy and Mary Lucansky Rakocy and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from the first class at Cardinal Mooney High School...
Daniel P. Skica, Jr.
Feb 24, 2026
Daniel P. Skica, Jr. 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 24, 2026, at Austintown Healthcare with his family at his side.
He was born on May 18, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of the late Daniel and Gloria Orze Skica, Sr. and was a lifelong area resident.
Dan graduated from Canfield High...
Catherine N. (Valentine) Hirst
Feb 20, 2026
Catherine Hirst passed away peacefully at the Hospice House on Friday February 20, 2026, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side.
She was born on October 7, 1933, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Oakland A. and Cecilia E. Chelba Valentine.
Catherine graduated from East High School and started working at General...
Anthony Mario Marinelli
Feb 14, 2026
Anthony Mario Marinelli passed away peacefully on February 14, at the age of 104 at the home of his son Andrew and daughter-in-law Debbie. He was a devout Catholic who had unwavering faith in the Lord. Anthony was born on July 22, 1921, in Agnone, Italy. He was the youngest child of Dominic and Lucia Marinelli. He came to...
Matthew Edward Hannon
Feb 13, 2026
Matthew Edward Hannon passed away on Friday February 13, 2026, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
He was born on November 19, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Curtis Hannon, and was lifelong area resident.
After graduating from Boardman High School in 1972, Matthew enlisted in the Ohio National Guard...
Stephanie A. Pavlich
Feb 10, 2026
Stephanie A. Pavlich, 60, passed away Tuesday evening, February 10, at her home, with her loving daughters by her side.
Stephanie was born October 8, 1965, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jack and Arlene (Oris) Walsh. She was a proud 1983 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
In 2011, Stephanie began working for...
Paul Thomas Domer
Feb 7, 2026
Paul Thomas Domer, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Park Vista Assisted Living Center.
Tom was born on June 26, 1935, the son of the late Paul E. and Anne P. (Maley) Domer and was the second eldest of eight children. He graduated from Ursuline Catholic High School in 1953....
Helene Ann (Foglio) Brocious
Feb 7, 2026
Helene Ann Brocious, 62, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon February 7, 2026, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on an autumn day Sept 2, 1963, in Statesboro, Georgia, a daughter of Daniel and Martha Adams Foglio. Helene started her working career as a paralegal in Philadelphia, then working for Lincoln Behavioral Center. ...
Timothy Howley
Feb 6, 2026
Timothy Howley, 71, of Youngstown passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday February 6, 2026, with hospice care at the Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, with his family at his side.
He was born on February 23, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of the late Edward W. and Helen Theresa Kazik Howley...
William V. Carney
Feb 6, 2026
William Carney passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday February 6, 2026.
He was born on November 12, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of the late William James and Catherine A. Kaufmann Carney and was a lifelong area resident.
Bill graduated from North High School, shortly after he enlisted in...
Mary Ann (Mountford) Comstock
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Ann Comstock passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 3, 2026, at Poland Village Assisted Living.
She was born on September 18, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mary Wick Mountford.
Mary Ann graduated from Boardman High School in 1955.
She met the love of her life Robert...
Dominic " Junie" Pauline
Jan 30, 2026
Dominic "Junie" Pauline passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 30, 2026, at the age of 86, at Windsor House in Canfield, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown on June 1, 1939, one of three children born to the late Dominic and Nellie (Sylvester) Pauline and was a lifelong Youngstown area resident.
Dominic graduated from Rayen High...
Jacquiline " Jacqui" (Tillery) Domer
Jan 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacquiline "Jacqui" Domer, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Born in Youngstown on May 26, 1940, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Elizabeth Veronica (Dorchock) Tillery, Jacqui's vibrant spirit was evident from a young age. A 1958 graduate of Girard High School,...
