All Obituaries

Youngstown – Carol J. Ventresco, 68, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer. Carol will always be loved and remembered for her smile, generosity and kindness that she showed to everyone. Everything she did was meticulous, with great attention to detail and done with style and class. She was born October 8, 1953 in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen and Diana...

Struthers - Denise Ventresco, 70, of Struthers, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Denise was born on January 26, 1952 in Campbell, the youngest of three daughters of Nicholas C. and Sophia (Kimotek) Yacovone and was a lifelong area resident.  She soon moved to Poland, where she lived most of her life. Denise was a 1969 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. Denise attended YSU and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years, before...

Youngstown – James Lewis “Jim” Ruffalo, 95, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022. Jim will always be remembered for his dedication, generosity and smile.   He was born October 8, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Angeline (Acri) Ruffalo and was a lifelong area resident. Jim was a proud graduate of East High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. While serving in the Navy he earned the rank of Seaman First Class and served on...

Youngstown Samuel V. “Sammy” Cianciola Jr., 53, of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2022. Sammy will always be remembered for his sense of humor, smile and charming personality. Sam was born August 11, 1968 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel V. Sr. and Joan (DeLucia) Cianciola and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Canfield High School where he excelled in baseball and was a member of St. Christine Church. Sam was a gemologist and worked...

Boardman – Anthony J. Gaetano, 84, of Canfield, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born on May 9, 1937 in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of Henry and Sadie Gaetano of Campbell, Ohio.  The Gaetano name appeared to be synonymous with Campbell, Ohio.   Anthony was a graduate of Campbell Memorial, Class of 1955.  He went on to graduate from Youngstown State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Frederick R. “Rick” Jones, 87, passed away peacefully at Maplecrest Nursing Home on Monday, April 25, 2022. He was born In Massillon, Ohio on June 25, 1934 to Helen Rossi Jones and Frederick Drexel (Red) Jones.  To say that Rick loved the game of golf would be an understatement.  He was a 1952 graduate of Rayen High School where he was the first ever 3-time High School Golf champion, winning the tournament in 1950, 1951 and 1952. After high school, Rick attended The...

Poland - Paul Richard Bates or "Papa", 73, of Poland, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022.   Paul was born December 24, 1948 in Warren, the oldest son of Clarence and Julia (Gayan) Bates and was a lifelong area resident. Paul was a high school graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and college graduate of The Ohio State University, Paul would forever wear scarlet and grey - a true buckeye.  Paul's education...

Yousef “Joseph” R. Khoury of Youngstown passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Joe was born on March 2, 1954 in Kafarhay Batroun, Lebanon, the son of Rameh and Linda (Morkos) Khoury.At the age of 20 Joseph immigrated to America.  He settled in the Youngstown area where he owned and operated many local businesses throughout his life. Joe was a religious man of great faith and was a devoted member of Saint Maron Church where he...

Boardman - Vincenza DiTommaso, 93, transitioned peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and her parish priest, the Very Rev. Monsignor Michael Cariglio. She was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy on October 15, 1928 in the small town of Bugnara. Vincenza was the third out of six daughters born to the late Riccardo and Marianina (Felice) LaMarca. On June 14, 1948, Vincenza married fellow Bugnarese, Mario DiTommaso. They left together later...

Youngstown - Walter Sardich, 78, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Tuesday March 15 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Walt, affectionally known as “Jiddo,” was born April 26, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of the late Samuel and Ann (Sironovich) Sardich and was a lifelong area resident.  Walt graduated from Chaney High School in 1961.  Following graduation, Walt proudly served in the United States Navy until 1964 aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt where...