All Obituaries

Boardman – Edward Gary Strasik, 69, of Boardman, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the home of his sister. Gary was born July 18, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Josephine (Perrico) Strasik. He was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School and then attended Youngstown State University. Early on Gary worked for the Board of Education, cleaning services and many odd jobs. His passion was golf along with any sport involving Youngstown State University and from early on...

Poland – Thomas R. “Tom” Murphy, 95, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 9, 2020 at Hospice House after residing at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. Tom was born June 5, 1924 in Campbell, the son of Bruno and Rose (Zupp) Murphy and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1943, earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Education from Youngstown College in 1949 and a Master’s Degree from Kent State...

Lowellville – Donald G. “Don” Cicoretti, 80, of Lowellville, passed away Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital on January 13, 2020. He was born June 21, 1939 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic and Catherine (Moran) Cicoretti and was a lifelong area resident. Don was a 1960 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for Hutch Manufacturing for 30 years retiring 1990. He was a proud United Air Force Veteran earning the rank of Airman First Class and received an...

Boardman – David W. “Dave” Weikart, 68, of Boardman, passed away Saturday afternoon holding hands with his loving wife. Dave will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his practical jokes, sense of humor, generosity and smile.   He was born April 18, 1951 in Washingtonville, the son of William and Eunice (Heaton) Weikart and was a lifelong area resident. Dave graduated in 1969 from Columbiana High School and began his career as a laborer...

Austintown – Stephen M. “Whitey” “Sonny” Cheff, 84, of Austintown, who passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2020.   He was born August 15, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic and Mary Ann (Henik) Cheff and was a lifelong area resident. Whitey was proud to have grown up in the Brier Hill section of Youngstown and of his Italian Heritage. Whitey attended The Rayen School and then enlisted in the United States Air Force to help defend the...

Boardman – William A. “Bill” Santangelo Sr., 91 of Boardman, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, December 30, 2019 with his family by his side. Bill will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his smile and outgoing personality.   He was born January 13, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph V. Sr. and Lena (Massaro) Santangelo and was a lifelong area resident where he was proud to have grown up in Smokey Hollow. Bill graduated in June...

Youngstown – Samuel A. Chicarelli, 91, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019. He was born September 27, 1928 in Girard, the son of Michael and Carmel (Ross) Chicarelli and was a lifelong area resident. Sam graduated from Girard High School where he excelled in football and then attended Youngstown College. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran earning the rank of Airman First Class and was awarded the National Defense Service...

Poland – Rose (Finora) Vosch, 98, of Poland passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon December 2, 2019. Rose will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her easy going personality and smile. She was born September 8, 1921 in Youngstown, the daughter of Dominic and Mary (Centofanti) Finora and was a lifelong area resident. Rose graduated from Scienceville High School in 1940. She began her work career as a Bakery Clerk beginning with Crystal Pastry, followed by...

Lowellville - Rosalie Sarah Williams, 79, of Lowellville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, early Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown. “Mama Rose”, as she was affectionately known, was born July 3, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dennis and Sarah (Merrily) Troll. She was a 1958 graduate of Youngstown South High School and she spent her adult life as a homemaker, raising and caring for her...

Canfield – Josephine Pallotta, 92, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side. .   She was born July 31, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas and Rose (Porfilio) Pallotta and was a lifelong area resident. Josephine was a graduate of East High School. She was a member of the 55 Plus Seniors of Liberty and a devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica and for over 42 years the Mothers of Crucifix Society...