Dellann Arden Petrallo (née Santoro), 81, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. Born October 27, 1944, in New York, Dellann was raised in Valley Stream, New York, and graduated from Elmont High School in 1962. She later made her home in Boardman, Ohio. She was devoted to her family and will be remembered for the love, warmth, and kindness she shared with those around her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Petrallo; her parents, Frank ...

Austintown – Thomasina Rose (Procco) DeMain, 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Thomasina was born on March 26, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Rose (DeMario) Procco, and remained a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of East High School, where she was a “Golden Bear,” and later attended Youngstown State University. Thomasina retired from Mahoning County Job and Family Services, where she served ...

Boardman – Frank R. D’Apolito, 97, of Boardman, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side.  Frank was born August 12, 1928, on the South Side of Youngstown, the son of Lumeno and Filomena (Martoriello) D’Apolito. He graduated from South High School. Frank was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served in the Mediterranean and North Africa. He worked as transportation supervisor for the Leonard Kirtz ...

Youngstown – Nora E. Patella, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Nora was born on August 31, 1925, in Brentwood, Essex, England, the eldest of seven children of Gordon Sr. and Edith (Buttling) Francis. At just 16 years old, Nora courageously volunteered to serve in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the women’s branch of the British Army, later incorporated into the Women’s Royal Army Corps. During ...

North Lima - Linda Jean (Maloney) Sinkovich, 74, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer. Linda was born in Youngstown on November 21, 1951, the eldest daughter of the late Merle and Della (Juillerat) Maloney. Linda married the love of her life, Joe Sinkovich, on July 18, 1970, and they resided and raised their family in North Lima. Linda was a ray of sunshine in every room she entered. She enjoyed taking care of her home and ...

Youngstown - Elisabeth (Born) “Liz” Caplen born November 19, 1930, Nuremberg, Germany. As a young girl, Elisabeth survived WWII, but she only spoke of courage and strength from that hardship and the others she faced throughout her life. There was never a time when she did not thank God for a new day, speak with a positive outlook or have a smile on her face. While in Germany, she held various jobs to include working in a toy factory and building and testing carburetors for ...

Poland - Phyllis Marie Protopapa, 85, of Poland, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Youngstown and was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School. She was employed with the City of Youngstown as a clerk at City Hall and later at Floral Plus. Blessed with a lifelong sweet tooth, her favorite job was behind the candy counter at Fannie Farmer Chocolates. Phyllis enjoyed playing cards with her family and would always win! She also enjoyed listening to ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Edwin “Rick” Berger, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2026. Born Oct. 1, 1946, Rick graduated from Westmoreland Central High School in New York. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Slippery Rock State College in Pennsylvania and later received his Master of Science degree in education from Youngstown State University. Rick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a corporal on active duty from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He ...

Canfield - John Michael Fedor, 85, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, Ohio. John was born on October 30, 1940 in Youngstown Ohio, a son of Michael and Catherine Fedor. He graduated from East High School in 1958 and wed Gloria Guerrieri on July 22, 1961 at St. Elizabeth Church in Campbell, Ohio. Together John and Gloria shared 64 years of marriage, creating a family life filled with love and happiness.  Upon graduation, John proudly served in the ...

Boardman – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Laura C. (Ciminero) Sammartino, 76, of Boardman, who made her transition to her heavenly home on Friday evening, February 20, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Laura will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will never be forgotten for her beautiful smile, her courageous spirit, and her remarkable sense of humor — she was truly the Queen of ...