All Obituaries

Canfield – There will be a Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.  at St. Maron Church, 1555 S.   Meridian, Rd., Youngstown, with Chor Bishop Michael Kail officiating for Joseph M. Hayek, 86, of Canfield, who peacefully passed away early Wednesday, morning, January 9, 2019 with his loving family by his side.   Joe will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his sense of humor, smile and generosity....

Boardman – Joseph Americo Rosati, 83, of Boardman, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side.  Joe was born April 11, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Jack and Katherine (Aulisio) Rosati. He graduated from South High School in 1953 and was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Joe earned the rank of SP3 and was awarded the following decorations for his service to our country; the Good Conduct...

Mineral Ridge – There will be a funeral service held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman with Father Richard Murphy officiating for Michael W. Klein, 73, of Mineral Ridge, who went to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, December 18, 2018 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his humbleness, kindness and...

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, preceded by a 12:30 p.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, for Esther J. Maffei, 93, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 15, 2018. Esther will always be remembered and loved by her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews as a wonderful fun...

Poland – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr. Boardman, with Father Phillip Rogers officiating, for Elizabeth T. (DelBuono) DeVito, 101, of Poland, who passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2018.   Elizabeth will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends. She was born November 27, 1917 in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Marianne...

Niles – Eugene R. Whitacre, 72, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 12, 2018. Eugene will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his sense of humor, quick whit and kindness. He was born December 3, 1946 in Youngstown, the son of Howard Raymond and Wilma (Goist) Whitacre and was a lifelong area resident. Eugene was a 1965 graduate of East High School and then earned his Nursing Diploma from Boston University. He started his nursing career as a...

Boardman – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Church, 7345 Westview Dr. Boardman, with Father Gerald DeLucia officiating, for James Walter “Jim” Evans, 65, of Boardman, who passed away peacefully Saturday evening, December 1, 2018 with his family by his side.   Jim will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for always being willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need along...

Boardman – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Father Christopher Henyk officiating, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Joseph Anthony “Lowellville Joe” Alfano, 81, of Boardman, who passed away early Thursday morning, November 29, 2018. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He...

Lukas John Leroy Goeden, 15      Lowelville:  Lukas John Leroy Goeden, 15, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018.       Lukas was born April 4, 2003 in Youngstown and is a sophomore at Lowellville High School.  After high school, Lukas was planning on going to Culinary Arts School and becoming a chef.         Lukas had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed going to school, football...