All Obituaries

Arkansas - There will be a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 11:00 am at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive in Boardman with Father Gerald DeLucia officiating for James “Jim” Anthony Antonucci, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Youngstown who passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Arkansas. Jim was born in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Carmella Antonucci. He attended Roosevelt Military Academy, graduated from Boardman High...

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday July 1, 2019 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt. Carme., Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating for MaryAnn Pizzuto, 80, of Austintown, who passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 28, 2019. MaryAnn will always be remembered and loved by her family and friend for her loving and caring personality.  She was born August 17, 1938 in Youngstown, the...

Youngstown - Rita June Davis, 75, of Youngstown went to be with Jesus following a short illness on Sunday, June 30, 2019. Rita will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her thoughtfulness, generosity and dry sense of humor.  She would always be the first person to give a helping hand to all her family and friends. She was born June 29, 1944 in Youngstown, the daughter of Eugene and Frances (Campbell) Maffei and was a lifelong area resident. Rita graduated from...

Boardman - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt Carmel, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating, preceded by a 9:15 am prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Alfred E. “Al” Wall Jr., 71 of Boardman, who passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, June 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side.   Al will always be...

Poland - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Rd., Poland with Rev. Msgr. William J. Connell officiating for Margaret Louise Martinec, 95, of Poland, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon June 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Margaret will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her impeccable style and strong willed personality. She was born December 6, 1923 in...

Fred Patrick Vicarel of Boardman passed in peace on Monday evening after assurances from his family that they had secured his comfort.  The last of twelve children of Domenic and Angeline (DeMain) Vicarel of 434 Albert Street, Fred was just shy of his 91st birthday. In his words he will be joining his siblings, parents, loved ones and many friends “in God’s backyard.” Fred’s biggest source of pride and happiness was his family. He leaves his beloved wife of 66...

Sadie (Essad) Harika, 76 of Light House Point, Florida, God took her hand on May 23, 2019, so that she would suffer no more and be granted eternal light with him. She was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Carroll J. and Josephine K. (Hanna) Essad.  Sadie was a graduate of South High School and continued her education at Youngstown State University earning an associate degree in Accounting. Sadie was employed for many years at the Cafaro Co. until she married Joseph Harika in...

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr.  officiating, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Yolanda E. (Berarducci) Fitzwilliams, 92, of Austintown, who peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, June 5, 2019 with her family by her side. Yolanda will always she...

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr.  officiating, for Anthony “Tony” “Junior” Frank Jr., 82, of Austintown, who peacefully passed away early Friday morning, May 31, 2019.  Tony will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity, sense of humor, fun-loving...

Boardman – There was a private memorial service held on Friday morning, May 24, 2019 at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, for John E. Hanysh, 47, of Boardman, who passed away early Tuesday morning May 21, 2019. John will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity, humbleness and joking nature. He was born May 31, 1971 in Youngstown the son of John Michael Hanysh and Eileen Meyer and was a lifelong area...