Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...