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,...
James "Jim" Dominic Habuda
Jan 29, 2026
James "Jim" Dominic Habuda, 84, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on January 29, 2026.
Jim was born July 21, 1941, in Youngstown. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Edward Habuda and Mary (Suha) Habuda, and his granddaughter, Ashley Noelle Clark.
Jim is survived by his six children—Kim, Jimmy, Sherry, Nicholas, Benjamin, and...
L. Joe Wittenauer
Jan 22, 2026
Joe Wittenauer passed away peacefully on Thursday January 22, 2026, at Elmwood Assistant Living in Hubbard.
He was born April 21, 1935, in Youngstown, the son of the late Vincent William and Catherine Veronica Walsh Wittenauer.
Joe graduated from St. Vincent Prep School in 1958, Ohio University in 1962, and graduate studies in 1969 at...
Donald J. Briner
Jan 20, 2026
Donald J. Briner, 65, of Boardman passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 20, 2026
He was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 1960, son of the late Philip Briner and Mary Jane Heller.
Donald graduated from Butler High School and worked as an aid at Ron Joy Nursing Home. He also worked at Masters...
William J. Shina
Jan 18, 2026
William J. Shina passed away Sunday January 18, 2026, at Continuing Health Care of Boardman.
He was born July 29, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of the late William Edward and Sophia Podosky Shina.
He was of Catholic faith and attended St. Patrick's Church.
William served his country during the Vietnam War and...
Blake Howell
Jan 18, 2026
Blake Howell passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Blake was born on June 12, 1963, the son of Earl W. and Helene A. Patton Howell. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, quick sense of humor, and love of rock and roll.
He leaves to cherish his memory his fiancé, Kim Smith; daughters,...
Thomas Dailey
Jan 15, 2026
Thomas L. Dailey, age 81, passed from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15th, at Hospice House following an extended illness. Born April 29, 1944, in Youngstown, he was the son of Joseph E. Dailey and Florence (Lambing) Dailey. Tom leaves behind his devoted wife of 53 years, H. Marlene (Maurer) Dailey.
A...
John Henry Guerriero
Jan 11, 2026
John Henry Guerriero, 93 passed away peacefully Sunday morning. He was born February 12, 1932, in Masury, son of the late John and Marion Meyers Guerriero. After attending South High School, John was drafted into the Army, serving during the Korean war, where he learned to repair vehicles, a trade that he used later in life.
Upon...
