Obituary Listing

Oct 6, 2021

Walter E. Sosnowski, 89 passed away peacefully Wednesday evening Oct 6, with his family by his side.

Walter was born June 28, 1932, in Wilmington Delaware, a son of Walter and Genevieve Balcerski Sosnowski.  He was a 1950 graduate of Salesianum High School in Wilmington, and a 1954 graduate of Villanova University receiving a degree in accounting. ...

Oct 5, 2021

AUSTINTOWN – Ronald J. Smail, Sr., 86, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 5, 2021, at Austinwoods Nursing Center from on-going stroke complications since December 2018.

Ron was born September 22, 1935, in Youngstown, a son of the late Benjamin F. and Amelia Thomas Smail.

Mr. Smail lived most of his life on the city's...

Oct 3, 2021

Joseph G. Nenadich, 83 passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 3rd with his family by his side. Joseph was born August 23, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of Zakarija and Anna Bacak Nenadich. He was a 1956 Struthers High School graduate and participated and lettered in several sports while he was there. He was a veteran of the US...

Sep 30, 2021

James "Jim" Mahoney passed away on September 30, 2021, at the age of 58 in his hometown of Austintown, Ohio.  His battle with a service-connected neurological condition in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.  Despite the pain, Jim remained a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Born to James Mahoney...

Sep 29, 2021

Sandra Ferenchak, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening September 29th at St Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana.  Sandy was born in Youngstown on October 25th, 1935, to John and Averill (Harrison) Hovart.  She was raised on the south side of Youngstown and was a 1953 graduate of South High School. Although she dyed her hair blonde, she was a...

Sep 29, 2021

Helena Chandler, 58, passed on September 29, 2021, at St. Elizabeth In Boardman following a short Illness, with her family by her side.

Helena was born August 5, 1963, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Christos and Carol Geer Fotou, she was a lifelong area resident.

She was retired from the healthcare field.

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Sep 27, 2021

Brandon M. Leonelli, 24, passed away Monday Sept 27.  Brandon was born January 27, 1997, in Youngstown, a son of David J. Lengyel and Lori L. Leonelli Parry.

He was a cancer survivor at an early age and went on to attend the Struthers and Austintown schools, before earning his G.E.D.

Brandon did roofing and...

Sep 26, 2021

The family of Justina "Jay" Sova announces her passing at Hospice House on Sept. 26, 2021.  Justina was born on Oct. 6, 1927, to Katherine and Joseph Fait, Sr., who both preceded her in death.

Justina grew up on the South Side of Youngstown, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, she worked as a buyer...

Sep 25, 2021

Kunigunda "Gundi" Parks, 88, of Youngstown passed on Saturday September 25, 2021, at the Inn at Christine Valley.

Gundi was born in Bamberg, Germany on May 30, 1933, the daughter of the late George and Barbara (Stenglien) Deutsch and moved to the United States on July 8, 1958.

Gundi graduated from high school and was...

Sep 24, 2021

Paul Purins, 77, of Poland, passed unexpectedly on Friday September 24, 2021.

Paul, born on September 30, 1943, in Aluksne, Latvia, was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area having graduated from Chaney high school in 1961.

He attended Youngstown State University where he served in the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and as sports editor...

Sep 23, 2021

Judith Ella Collins passed away Thursday September 23, at her residence.

Judith was born August 15, 1945, in Youngstown, daughter of Melvin Hill and Emma Mae McCormick and was loving raised by Forest and Florence Gilchrist.   She worked at Pilot Travel Center and enjoyed going on for long car rides with her husband Butch, and spending time...

Sep 20, 2021

Edward J. Kane, 75, passed away peacefully Monday Sept 20.  Edward was born January 5, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward J. Kane, Judy Getsy and William Melago.  He received a bachelor's degree from Youngstown State and a master's degree from Westminster College.  Edward taught social studies at Cardinal Mooney High School for 30 years and...

Sep 19, 2021

Barbra "Bobbie" Francene Pushay, 53, unexpectedly passed away Sunday September 19th with her loved ones by her side.

Bobbie was born August 26th, 1968, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the daughter of Norma Berger and Robert Bain.

A graduate of Youngstown State University, Bobbie worked for Dr. Richard Wise for many years. Bobbie not only worked...

Sep 12, 2021

George Frances O'Hare, 98, passed on Sunday September 12, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with family at his side.

George was born in Peekskill, NY. His father died of pneumonia when he was very young, and was raised by his mother, Matilda O'Hare. He had a very close family and his grandmother and aunts, and uncles played...

Sep 10, 2021

Richard G. Vendetti, 76, of Poland, passed on Friday September 10, 2021, at his residence.

A lifelong area resident, Richard was born in Youngstown, on October 10, 1944, the son of Walter Vendetti and Josephine (Makarski) Dudash. Richard attended St. Stanislaus School until the 8th grade, then graduated in 1962 from Cardinal Mooney High School.

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Sep 6, 2021

William Ralph Hawkins passed away September 6, 2021, at the Inn at Poland way.

He was born May 8, 1932, to Ralph and Margaret Fair Hawkins in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a graduate of South High school and went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree from Youngstown University in 1959. He was a proud Navy veteran...

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Lou was born May 12, 1933.

She entered the Heavenly Kingdom of God's Son over six decades ago

when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was redeemed from sin by the sacrifice of His shed blood.

Colossians 1:12-14.

On September 6, 2021, Mary Lou entered a...

Sep 4, 2021

Thomas J. Foran, 86, of Canfield passed peacefully Saturday Morning September 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on July 30, 1935, in Youngstown the son of Robert Emmett and Della B. Devaney Foran, Sr. He was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated form South High School in 1953,...

Sep 4, 2021

Anthony "Z Man" J. Zimbardi, 96, of Boardman, passed away Saturday morning September 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born April 8, 1925, in Youngstown, the son of Andrea and Maria Ravotti Zimbardi, and he was a lifelong area resident.

Tony attended South High School. He was a self-taught...

Aug 31, 2021

D. Arthur Petrollini, age 102, passed away August 31, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Art was born in Youngstown Ohio March 9, 1919, the son of Joseph and Concetta Desiatta  Petrollini.

A lifetime area resident, Art was a graduate of South High school in 1938, and then Choffin.

Art...