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Recent Obituaries
Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Mary Jo Clacko
Feb 2, 2024
New Middletown - Mary Jo Clacko, 67, of New Middletown, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 2, 2024 with her devoted family and friends by her side.
Mary Jo will forever be remembered as a devout catholic, loving mother, proud grandmother, protective sister, supportive aunt, fun cousin, a treasured friend and esteemed colleague.
She was...
James Alvey Jones
Feb 1, 2024
Illinois - James Alvey Jones, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in Naperville, IL.
He was born on September 3, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Alvey Edmond Jones and Gladys Louise (Probert) Jones.
Jim was a 1958 graduate of Boardman High School and a 1963 graduate...
Thomas A. Stolar
Jan 27, 2024
Austintown – Thomas A. "Tom" Stolar, 76, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 27, 2024.
He was born March 5, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Dorothy (Chismar) Stolar and was a lifelong area resident.
Tom grew up on the Westside of Youngstown where he excelled in football and was a...
Anthony Joseph Liguore Jr.
Jan 26, 2024
Boardman – Anthony Joseph "Joe" Liguore, Jr., 78, of Boardman, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 while wintering in Fort Myers, Florida.
He was born June 9, 1945 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, the son of Anthony Joseph Sr. and Alice (Keim) Liguore.
Tony was a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School and then earned his...
Daniel J. "Danny" Diorio Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
Youngstown – Daniel J. "Danny" Diorio Jr., 50, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday afternoon January 24, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Danny will always be remembered by his family and friends for his outgoing personality, sense of humor, kindness and generosity.
He was born September 16, 1973 in Youngstown, the son of Daniel...
Michael Joseph Paris Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Youngstown – Michael Joseph Paris Jr., 75, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, January 22, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born January 12, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of Michael Joseph Sr. and Vincenza (Mandoline) Paris. Michael was proud to have grown up on the East Side and was a...
Francis E Olenick
Jan 20, 2024
Boardman – Francis E. Olenick, 79, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 20, 2024.
He was born December 9, 1944 in Youngstown, the son of John and Bertha Olenick. Francis was proud to have grown up on the East Side and was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from East High School...
Barbara Jane (Calpin) Casanta
Jan 20, 2024
BOARDMAN – Barbara Jane (Calpin) Casanta, 73, passed away on the morning of Saturday January 20th, 2024 at the Hospice of the Valley - Hospice House. She spent only a few peaceful hours there, after an infection quickly progressed.
Barb was born on September 8, 1950 in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy...
Ronald J. Zarlengo
Jan 18, 2024
Boardman – Ronald J. Zarlengo, 80, Boardman, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly Thursday evening on January 18, 2024 at his residence.
He was born June 4, 1943 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of Eugene and Jennie (Gadzia) Zarlengo. Ronald lived most of his life in New Castle until most recently moving to Boardman...
David James Chapman
Jan 14, 2024
Boardman – David James Chapman, 79, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Sunday, morning, January 14, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
He was born February 23, 1944 in London, England, the son of Charles and Emily (Callison) Chapman and moved to the Youngstown area in 1979.
David was a heavy equipment operator...
John J. Latronica
Jan 6, 2024
Boardman – John J. Latronica, 76, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 after a long illness.
John was born October 7, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of John J. Sr. and Elvira (Tavaolario) Latronica and was a lifelong area resident.
John graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and then attended...
Russell E Cornman
Jan 3, 2024
Boardman – Russell E. Cornman, 80, of Boardman, made his transition to his heavenly home on Wednesday morning January 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Russell will always be remembered for his pensiveness, quietness, generosity and humility along with being a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He was born July 14, 1943...
Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar
Dec 30, 2023
Garrettsville – Norma Jean (Nelson) Keslar, 83, Garrettsville, passed away Saturday evening, December 30, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Norma will always be remembered for her humbleness and sense of humor besides so many other wonderful qualities.
She was born February 20, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lawrence Percy...
Lucia "Lucy" (Antonelli) Conti
Dec 29, 2023
McDonald – Lucia Conti, 80, of McDonald, made her transition to her heavenly home on Friday afternoon, December 29. 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 22, 1943 in Forli, del Sannio, in the Province of Isernia, Italy, the daughter of Angelo and Loretta (Ricchiuti) Antonelli.
Lucy came to the United...
Felix Figueroa Viera
Dec 11, 2023
Felix Figueroa Viera – 90, of Struthers, passed away on Monday, December 11. 2023.
Born to Andres Figueroa and Cruz Viera in Guaynabo, P.R. on November 9, 1933. He was the oldest of 10 children. He specialized in Carpentry and Construction. He was a devout 7th Day Adventist Christian and assisted in the construction of both the...
Robert Lee Young Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Youngstown – Robert Lee Young Jr., 72, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after a short illness.
Robert, also known as "Mad Dog" will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and his ability to make everyone feel welcome and a friend.
He was born April 8, 1951 in Youngstown,...
Ann Rita (Pesa) Leone
Dec 1, 2023
Boardman – Ann Rita (Pesa) Leone, 96, of Boardman, made her transition to her heavenly home early Friday morning, December 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving.
Ann was born April 26, 1927 in Youngstown, the daughter of Ralph and Corinna Pesa and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud 1944 graduate of East High School....
Timothy Emerson Smith
Nov 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Timothy Emerson Smith, who left us on November 26th at the age of 69. He was a man of immense energy and vast interests with passions ranging from jewelry design to dog sled racing.
He worked for many years at the family-run jewelry store, Daniel E....
Diana Lynne (Snyder) Torrell
Nov 26, 2023
Poland – Diana Lynne Torrell, 75, of Poland, passed away on Sunday morning, November 26, 2023, after an extended illness.
Diana will always be remembered for her love, kindness, sense of humor and her contagious laugh.
She was born on December 26, 1947 in Youngstown, the daughter of John Lewis and Margaret (Michael) Snyder.
...Gabriella Rose Burke
Nov 21, 2023
Struthers -Gabriella Rose Burke, 21 of Struthers, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes early Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023
Gabriella will always be remembered for her generosity, compassion and infectious laugh. She had a huge smile that would lighten up a room as soon as she walked in.
She was born April 20, 2002 in...
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