All Obituaries

Youngstown – Cynthia Elaine “Cindy” Maessner, 75, of Youngstown made her transition to her heavenly home on Saturday morning, April 27, 2024. She was born February 7, 1949 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer and Eleanor (Snyder) Evenson and moved to California where she graduated from Elsinore High School. She moved to the Youngstown area in 1972.  Cindy was a proud homemaker, always making her family her top priority. She also had a strong work ethic...

Youngstown - Elaine (Leone) Glaros, 73, of Youngstown, passed away early Monday morning, April 22, 2024. Elaine will always be remembered for her smile, kindness, generosity and loving nature. She was born in Salem, Ohio on October 29, 1950 to the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Shulick) Leone and was a lifelong area resident. Elaine graduated from Salem High School in 1968 and then went to work for Salem Label Company as a bookkeeper followed by working at Wime Florist for her love of...

Columbiana – Dino H. DiRienzo, 48, of Columbiana, passed away early Sunday morning April 14, 2024. He was born December 14, 1975 in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Barbara (Short) DiRienzo and was a lifelong area resident.   Dino was graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and was of the catholic faith. His career began with his employment at Game Stop followed by Rent-A-Center, Aaron’s and mostly recently for Hickey Metal Fabrication.   ...

Canfield – Geraldine “Gerry” R. Kopp, 83, Canfield, entered her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Gerry will always be remembered for her commitment and unconditional love as a wife, mother, “Sittee”, cousin and friend.  Her beautiful soul, kindness, generosity, and loving ways touched so many throughout her life.      She was born October 17, 1940, in Warren, the daughter of Joseph...

Youngstown - Richard Marino “Rich” Crish, 92, of Youngstown passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2024 at Austintown Healthcare. Rich was born on November 6, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Anthony and Mary (Presciano) Crish. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and went on to serve in the United State Army during the Korean War. Rich achieved the rank of Seargent and served in the 8th Armored Division – 9th Corps as a 155 Self Propelled Gun and Tank Operator....

Illinois - James Alvey Jones, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Naperville, IL. He was born on September 3, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Alvey Edmond Jones and Gladys Louise (Probert) Jones. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Boardman High School and a 1963 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, earning a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He earned an MBA at Indiana University in 1966,...

Canfield – Joseph A. “Joe Bear” Beraduce, 82, of Canfield, passed away Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024.   He was born January 31, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph A. and Marguerite (Cuccarese) Beraduce and was a lifelong area resident. Joe was a graduate of Ursuline High School and then served in United States Army during the Vietnam War earning the rank of Specialist E-4. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his...

Youngstown – John D. Marsco, 72, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday morning, April 6, 2024 with his family by his side.  John was born October 1, 1951 in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Pauline (Priore) Marsco and was a lifelong area resident.  John graduated from Ursuline High School in 1969 and then attended Youngstown State University. He continued his studies at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree of Mortuary...

Hubbard – Stephen P. “Ace” Medovich, 71, of Hubbard, made his transition to his Heavenly home early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a 1 ½ year courageous battle with cancer. Stephen left a lasting impression on everyone he met and will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor, generosity, and kindness.   He was born October 30, 1952 in Niles, the son of Fred and Josephine (Boccia) Medovich and was a lifelong area...

Poland - Angela Maria (Santangelo) Smesko, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1934, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Perry and Mary (Marinelli) Santangelo. Angie was a 1952 graduate of Boardman High School.  After graduation, she began working for Ohio Bell as a telephone operator and retired in the engineering department. She was honored by the company for her loyal...