All Obituaries

Poland – Jerome E. Pascarella, 75, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 25, 2023.  Jerome was born March 15, 1948 in Youngstown, the son of Wally and Catherine “Kay” (Smith) Pascarella. He lived most of his life in the Youngstown area until moving to San Diego, California in the late 1980’s and then returned to Youngstown in 2018. He was an exceptional athlete and letterman at South High School in football and track. Upon graduating from...

Youngstown - In loving memory of James G. “Jim” Borak, 97, of Youngstown, who peacefully went home to heaven surrounded by family at his residence on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023. Jim was born on July 28, 1926, the son of George and Virginia (McCarius) Borak and was a lifelong area resident. He was proud to have been born and raised on the Northside, where he graduated from The Rayen School in 1944 and immediately entered service in the Army. He served in WWII...

Youngstown – Maria Roselia Gonzalez, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1955 in Mexico, a daughter of the late Juan and Zenaida Hernandez and was a longtime area resident. Roselia was a talented seamstress for many years and devoted homemaker to her family. She was formerly an active member of St. Rose of Lima Church where she was a member of the Ladies group and many church functions. She was a...

Boardman - It is with profound sadness that the family of Gregory Paul Zinni announce his untimely death at the age of 38.  Gregory passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on August 25th, 2023.  Gregory was born January 4, 1985 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Dr. Gregory S. Zinni, MD and Catherine J. (Harlor) Zinni. Gregory graduated from Canfield High School in 2003, furthering his education at The University of Akron, where he earned his bachelor’s...

Youngstown – Rose M. Giampetro, 100, of Youngstown, formerly of Liberty, made her transition to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, August 5, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1923 in Youngstown, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Bonamase) Giampetro and was a lifelong area resident.    Rose attended East High School until her mother passed at an early age when she was 15 and then she became a homemaker and caretaker for her family. She was an excellent cook and baker and...

Struthers - Gerald William “Jerry” “Re” Rivello, 83, of Struthers, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family early Thursday morning, August 3rd, 2023. Jerry was born May 20th, 1940 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Jerry and Ann (Balint) Rivello. He was a lifelong area resident, graduating from East High School in 1958, and settling in Struthers a few years later. He was employed at Wonder Bread for over 15 years and Schwebel’s Baking Company for...

Grace Elizabeth Ducay, 98, of Youngstown, died Friday, July 28, 2023. Grace was born on February 24, 1925 in Youngtown OH, the daughter of Angelo and Mary (Traficant) Deramo. Grace was a lifelong resident of Youngstown.  She lived to be the oldest member of both the Deramo and Traficant families. She was born at home and raised on the south side of Youngstown attending Adams School and was graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in June 1944. Grace was a working woman long before...

Boardman – Theodore P. Clark, 67, of Boardman, peacefully made his transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was born July 28, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of Theodore and Patricia (Cartwright) Clark, and was a lifelong area resident. Theodore was a 1973 graduate of Ursuline High School and then began a lengthy career at Cold Metal Products where he was employed for over 29 years as a supervisor until its...

Indiana - Madonna Clare (Grant) Jones, a loving wife, mother, and nana, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 in Elkhart, Indiana.   The oldest of four daughters, she was born on June 30, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Maunder Grant and Marcella Ann (Duncan) Grant. Madonna was a 1961 graduate of Chaney High School and a 1965 graduate of Youngstown State University, where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. After graduating with a degree in education she worked...

Laura Jean Pernotto, 65, of Canfield, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.  She was born November 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of George M. and Bernice (Leckfor) Othites and grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania where she moved to as a young child. Laura graduated from New Castle High School and then furthered her education by graduating from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design. Besides being a proud homemaker, Laura worked...