All Obituaries

Canfield - Ann M Pavel, 101, of Canfield, passed away on November 26, 2022 at Briarfield Place in Boardman. Ann Tomaskovic Pavel was born on the west side of Youngstown to Michael Tomaskovic and Mary Gajan Tomaskovic on September 28, 1921. She attended Holy Name School and graduated from Chaney High School in 1939. As a young woman, Ann worked at Truscon Steel as a welder, making tank treads, and at General Fireproofing as a riveter, assembling planes.  Ann is a World War II...

Youngstown—Sean O’Hara, 58, of Austintown passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Youngstown.   Sean was a quiet and compassionate man. He was eager to listen to others and had a quick wit and excellent sense of humor. His generosity, hospitality and smile were known to his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched.   Sean was born on August 21, 1964 in Youngstown, OH, a son of William and...

North Lima - Nicholas Peter Colla, 72, of North Lima, formerly of Boardman, who passed away peacefully on November 23rd at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.  Nick was born on May 3rd, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Ralph and Jenny (Crisucci) Colla and was a lifelong area resident.  Nick was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney; while at Mooney, Nick was a Yell Boy and went on to attend Akron Barber College.  After he graduated from Akron Barber College he enlisted...

Canfield - Karimeh Rafidi, 93 of Canfield, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Briarfield Manor Nursing/Rehabilitation Center.  Karimeh was born January 29, 1929 in El Bireh, Palestine, the daughter of Izzat and Hilwa Rafidi and later came to the United States in 1949.  She resided with her family in Ashtabula, Ohio before marrying her husband, the late, Farid Joseph Rafidi in May of 1952 and together they moved to Youngstown, Ohio.    She worked hand in...

Poland—Freda M. (Miller) Santangelo, 76, of Boardman passed away on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at Hospice House in Poland.   Freda was born on February 26, 1946 in Kingwood, West Virginia, a daughter of Worley and Violet (Spiker) Miller.   After moving to Youngstown, Freda married Joseph Santangelo Sr. on September 13, 1968.   Besides being a proud homemaker, Freda was an animal lover and an avid gardener. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed annual trips...

Boardman —Yolanda J. (Bologna) Labate, 99, of Boardman passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022 at Windsor House in New Middletown. Yolanda was known for her sincerity and kindness. Her great sense of humor kept everyone smiling especially her daughters and son in law.  Her smiling face will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Yolanda was born on August 14, 1923 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Frank and Anna (Colla) Bologna. Yolanda was a graduate of...

Cleveland—Dr. James R. “Jim” Billak, DO, 72, of Wellsville passed away on Friday morning, November 11, 2022 at University Hospital surrounded by his family.   Jim was born on August 18, 1950 in Farrell, PA, a son of Andy and Paula (Capson) Billak.   He was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage and went on to earn his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Jim earned his medical degree from Philadelphia...

Canfield - Alfreda "Freida" Elias, beloved matriarch, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 1, at the age of 101. Freida was born on October 17, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of Alexander and Matina Cummings, and was a lifelong area resident. Freida was a 1939 graduate of South High School. After graduation, she began work at her father's restaurant, Candyland, in Warren, where she assumed the roles of cook and business manager during World War II....

Youngstown – Diana L. (Snyder) Cinque, 62, of Youngstown, passed away early Friday morning, October 28, 2022. She was born August 1, 1960 in Youngstown, the daughter of Richard R. Sr. and LuEllen (Burns)  Diana graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.  Diana had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid reader especially of romance novels. She also was extremely family oriented and loved spending time together. She most enjoyed getting...

Fort Wayne, Indiana – David G. McComb, 69, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of the Youngstown area, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born June 17, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of Eugene and Ethel (Orenic) McComb and was a lifelong area resident until 2019 when he moved to Indiana so that he could spend more time with his son and his family. David graduated from East High School and then attended Youngstown State University. David worked for many years as a roofer and...