All Obituaries

Youngstown – Florence Barbara Rizer, 96, formerly of Palmer Avenue, Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Florence will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity, kindness and smile. She was born October 17, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Matthew and Sophie (Mederia) Strasik, and was a lifelong area resident. Florence was a graduate of South High School and was a proud homemaker. She was a...

Canfield – June Harris Murdoch, 95, who passed away peacefully at Hospice House Tuesday, March 24, 2020. June was born June 28, 1924, the daughter of Clark and Florence (Bell) Harris and was a lifelong area resident.    June was a graduate of South High School and upon graduation she was employed at Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. during World War II. Hearing the call of duty,, she enlisted in the US Coast Guard Women’s Reserve, serving as a Petty Officer in New York...

Youngstown – Mary A. Pasquinelli, 94, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday afternoon March 18, 2020. Mary will be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, love and compassion. She was born September 22, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of Sestino and Angela (DiTomaso) DeSalvo and was a lifelong area resident. Mary was employed with Republic Rubber in the piecework department. She was a proud homemaker and true matriarch for her family. Mary held true to all...

Boardman – John P. Stabile, 89, of Boardman, passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  John will always be remembered and loved for his honesty, strong work ethic and sense of humor along with being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was born May 12, 1930 in Niles, the son of Louis and Rose (Zaccone) Stabile and was a lifelong area resident. John attended Niles Schools and had a long...

Youngstown – Betty J. Jarvis, 75, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020. Betty will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends. She was born May 1, 1944 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Ogle and Ota Bell (Harmon) Yerkey and lived in the Youngstown are for over the last 55 years. Betty was a proud homemaker and true matriarch for her family. She was very loving and nurturing along with being straight to the point in...

Youngstown – Felix J. Rivera, 72, transitioned into eternal life on Monday, March 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Felix was born on June 23, 1947, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Ramon and Maria Rivera. He moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 8, and in his early adult life he travelled to Youngstown, Ohio, where he met his life partner and wife of 40 years, Aida Rivera. Felix was a laborer and lover of the arts and nature. He was an excellent painter,...

Canfield – Lawrence J. “Larry” Rizer Jr., 43, of Canfield, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, March 2, 2020. He was born July 17, 1976 in Youngstown, the son of Lawrence J. “Larry” and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Finn) Rizer and was a lifelong area resident.             Larry was a proud 1995 graduate of Canfield High School where he was honored...

Salem – George A. Cackovic, 87 of Salem passed away to his heavenly home while his family was praying the Divine Mercy chaplet for him on Thursday afternoon, March 5th, 2020. George will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity, strong faith in God and being a patriarch for his family. He was born March 23, 1932 in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Agnes (Rogina) Cackovic. George moved to California and then returned to Ohio where he...

Youngstown – Margaret (Wokaly) Belline, 91, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 27, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Margaret will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends. She was born February 14, 1929, in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Suzanne (Calbally) Wokaly and moved to the Youngstown area in 1947. Margaret was a proud homemaker and a true matriarch for her family. She held true to all the Italian traditions. She...

Youngstown - Angelo J. Pignatelli, 86, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 17, 2020 with his loving family by hi side at Hospice House. Angelo will always be remembered for his larger than life personality with a strong work ethic that left an indelible mark on everyone whom he encountered. He will also be remembered for his impeccably well-manicured yard, love for polka music and being so proud of his Italian Heritage.   He was born on October 26, 1933, in...