Koula "Kay" (Amorgeanos) Tsaknis
May 18, 2026
BOARDMAN - Koula "Kay" Tsaknis, 94, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Kay was born July 3, 1931, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, the third child of George and Kaliope Maounis Amorgeanos. As a young girl, growing up in Warren, Ohio, she was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. A hard worker...
Patricia A. "Patti" (Yannarella) Testa
May 15, 2026
Youngstown — Patricia "Patti" (Yannarella) Testa, 79, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Patti was a strong, devoted, and hardworking woman whose life centered around her family. As a single mother, she worked tirelessly to provide love, stability, and strength for her children, always putting her family before herself....
Deborah L. Pugh
May 12, 2026
COLUMBIANA - Deborah L. Pugh, 67, died peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.
Deborah was born July 4, 1958, in Warren, the daughter of Nicholas Mann and Rosalie Taylor.
She was a graduate of Western Reserve High School and worked several years in the bakery at Giant Eagle.
In...
Silvia Larocca
May 11, 2026
BOARDMAN - Silvia (Abbattista) LaRocca 83, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026.
Born in Molfetta, Italy on October 7, 1942 to the late Mario and Giovanna Abbattista.
Silvia came to the United States at the age of 16. She grew into a woman defined by strength, resilience and quiet determination - qualities that shaped...
Armand "Duke" Dipietro
May 6, 2026
POLAND - Armand "Duke" Joseph DiPietro Sr., 85, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2026 at the Hospice House. Duke was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 24, 1941. He is the son of the late Armand G. DiPietro and Bertha A. (Veon) DiPietro. He is a member of the 1959 graduating class of East High School in Youngstown....
John T. Abbas Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that the family of John T. Abbas Jr., announces his passing on April 14, 2026 at the age of 66.
John was born on April 11, 1960 in Youngstown, the son of John T. Sr. and Marie (Dohar) Abbas and was a lifelong area resident
We extend...
Thomasina Rose (Procco) Demain
Apr 11, 2026
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...
Frank R. D'Apolito
Apr 8, 2026
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...
Nora E. (Francis) Patella
Mar 29, 2026
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...
Linda (Maloney) Sinkovich
Mar 21, 2026
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,...
Elisabeth "Liz" (Born) Caplen
Mar 8, 2026
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...
Edwin "Rick" Berger
Feb 23, 2026
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....
John M. Fedor
Feb 23, 2026
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...
Laura C. (Ciminero) Sammartino
Feb 20, 2026
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...
Steven Michael Soriano
Feb 10, 2026
Boardman - Steven Michael Soriano, 47, of Boardman, passed away on February 10, 2026.
Steven was born on October 21, 1978, in Youngstown and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Steven was known for being a good friend and a devoted brother. He had a deep love for music, tattoos, movie collectibles, and especially...
Joseph Regis Christopher Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Austintown — Joseph Regis Christopher Sr., 57, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026.
Joseph was born on September 2, 1968, the son of Patsy and Rhea (Polidori) Christopher, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1986 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and also attended the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School, where...
Emilio Steven Sebastiani
Feb 8, 2026
Canfield – Emilio Steven Sebastiani, 53, of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026, following a brief illness.
Emilio will always be remembered for his warm smile, generous spirit, and remarkable ability to make a friend of everyone he met. His kindness and genuine nature left a lasting impression on all who knew him....
Connie D (Russo) Dudley
Feb 7, 2026
Youngstown — Connie Russo Dudley, 73, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born on January 13, 1953, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the only child of Daniel F. Russo and Connie (Sbrocco) Russo and spent her entire life in the Youngstown area, most...
Evan James Benedict
Feb 1, 2026
Youngstown – Evan James Benedict, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Evan was born on September 12, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of James J. and Beatrice Mae (Bierman) Benedict. He was a lifelong resident of the area and took pride in the community he called home.
He was employed...
Louis Ralph Porfilio
Jan 31, 2026
Campbell – Louis Porfilio, 85, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.
Louis was born on July 19, 1940 to devoted parents Ralph and Mary (Demain) Porfilio as the third of four children raised in Youngstown. Lou graduated in 1958 from East High school and enlisted into the US Army where he was stationed in France. After...
