Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret "Margie" McGraw just celebrated her 85th birthday, passing Friday March 10, 2023, at Tidewell Care Center in Venice Fla.

Margie was born February 16, 1938, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Stefanik Baytos, Immigrants from Czechoslovakia. She grew up in Lansingville, on Craiger St., part of the Craiger Street Crew.

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Mar 7, 2023

Thomas G. Tallarino passed on Tuesday March 7, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland Ohio, with his family surrounding him.

Thomas was born July 15, 1953, in Youngstown, son of the late Fiore "Buddy" and Ruth George Tallarino.

He was a graduate of The Rayen High School class of 1972.

Thomas was hired...

Mar 6, 2023

Charles V. Byrne, Jr. 73 passed away peacefully Monday morning March 6, with his loving wife by his side.  Charles was born April 21, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late Charles V. and Sarah Rouan Byrne, Sr.

He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and received a bachelors degree from Youngstown State University...

Mar 1, 2023

Nichlas Rast, 85 passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Rast. Nick has three children Vicky (Keith)Traylor, Kevin (Kristen) Rast, and Mark (Claire) Rast. He was a loving grandfather of ten, Michele Dearth, Nathan Wooley (Jessica) Shawn Meyer (Brad) Jason Traylor (Kara), Lindsay Duggar (Jason), Shelby Sakowitz (Randy), Mariah...

Mar 1, 2023

Paul E. Gress, 73 passed away peacefully Wednesday March 1, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  Paul was born April 18, 1949, in Bellaire, a son of the late Charles and Roxanne Palmer.  He was a saw operator retired from Star Fabrication. Paul loved working on puzzles, spending time with family and lending a helping hand for...

Feb 24, 2023

Judith L. Vanik, 84, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side Friday morning February 24, 2023.  She was born January 21, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret O'Leary Jones.

Judith was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church on Oak Hill Ave.  She enjoyed cooking, and...

Feb 19, 2023

Albert John "Jack" Leetch, 95, passed Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at the Briarfield Place.

Jack was born June 13, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of the late Albert and Jane F. Jones Leetch. He was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Ursuline High School Class of 1945, and soon after, he enlisted in the...

Feb 17, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas – Warren Gibson Swartz passed away unexpectantly at his home

on February 17, 2023.

Warren was born in Youngstown on May 1, 1955. A son of Henry Preston Swartz

and Margaret Thorpe Swartz.

Warren graduated from Chaney High School in 1973. He received his bachelor's

degree from...

Feb 12, 2023

Theresa V. Peterson, 74 passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 12, 2023.  She was born October 7, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Victor and Ann Varncic Petrunich.  Theresa was a Woodrow Wilson High School and Youngstown State University graduate.  She was a purchasing agent for J & N Products.  An active member of St. Charles Church...

Feb 9, 2023

Cronin, Venetta Christine Geordan (Mrs. George R.) of Youngstown, Ohio and Dallas, Texas passed away on February 9, 2023. Venetta was born on May 3, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio to parents Nicholas and Marie Di Giammo Geordan. Their loving family also included her older brother, A.W. Geordan, and the children enjoyed growing up with family and friends who lived...

Feb 7, 2023

"I Was Here"

Mrs. Charlene Dimitra Anderson-Blakely, 64, of Indian Land, SC passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Born in Youngstown, OH on July 26, 1958, Charlene was the daughter of the late David B. and Lucille R. Anderson. Losing her mother at the tender age of 2, she and her...

Feb 6, 2023

Bradley Thomas Carroll, 53, of Poland passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Brad was born in Dayton, OH on August 3, 1969, to Cherrill Carroll Casey and the late William T. Carroll.  He was a 1988 graduate of Poland Seminary High school and attended Kent State University.

Jan 31, 2023

Paul "Bunky" K. Burke passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 31, 2023, at the Assumption Village surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on July 30, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late William H. and Elsie J. Anderson Burke, he was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High...

Jan 28, 2023

Corey Michael Breckner-Nail, 30 passed away Saturday evening January 28, 2023, doing what he loved.  He was born June 25, 1992, in Youngstown, a son of Michael P. and Kelly Breckner Nail. Corey was a 2012 graduate of Boardman High School and was a professional MMA fighter.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his ATV and spending time with his...

Jan 28, 2023

Virginia A. O'Hara, "VO" passed Saturday morning January 28, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

She was born September 2, 1939, she was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, and the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Salata.

Virginia graduated from East High School Class of 1957.

She received her Associate Degree in Applied...

Jan 28, 2023

John E. Metzinger passed peacefully, Saturday morning January 28, 2023, at the Inn at Christine Valley, surrounded by family.

John was born March 3, 1927, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Farrell Metzinger, he was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Ursuline High School class of 1945, and soon after...

Jan 23, 2023

Eileen T. Matasy Leonard, 75 was called to be with her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2023. Eileen was born on October, 21, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John W and Julia Timko Matasy.

Eileen was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, where she excelled in cheerleading, acting and several other...

Jan 19, 2023

John R. Leshinsky, Jr, 57 passed away Thursday evening January 19, 2023.  John was born March 13, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late John R. and Mary Ellen Carney Leshinsky, Sr.

He was a 1983 graduate of Boardman High School and was a dispatcher for Boardman Township for 25 years.  John was a member of...

Jan 18, 2023

Mary Norma Dailey, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon January 18, with her loving family by her side.  Mary was born May 9, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of Lawrence and Mary Flynn Fleming.  She was a 1944 graduate of East High School, then worked at Youngstown Sheet & Tube, and much later opened Norma's Beauty Salon after beauty...

Jan 16, 2023

Michael "Mike" J. Sheridan, 82, passed peacefully Monday January 16, 2023, at the Hospice House with his family at his side.

Mike was born June 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Robert F. and Lucille McBride Sheridan, he was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from Ursuline High School class of 1959...