Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

Youngstown – Frank E. "Pig" Russell Jr., 81, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his residence early Friday morning, October 13, 2023.

He was born October 1, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Frank E. Sr. and Elizabeth (Voutard) Russell and was a lifelong area resident.

Frank graduated from Canfield High School and was employed...

Oct 6, 2023

Austintown - Jeffrey Randall Rozzi, 33, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly on October 6th, 2023 at his family home.

Jeff was born on April 10th, 1990. He was so full of life and grew into a wonderful, hard-working adult who loved and went out of his way to help everyone.

Jeff grew up in Austintown...

Oct 4, 2023

Youngstown – Rose Marie Montwori, 98, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023 at her home.

Rose was born July 11, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew and Modestine (Donofrio) Potesta and was a lifelong area resident.  She was extremely proud to have grown up in Smokey Hollow and was a graduate of...

Sep 23, 2023

Youngstown - Nicholas E. Bolan, 93 died peacefully in his home on the 26th of September 2023.

He was born on Springdale Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio on January 4, 1930, to Theodore and Sarah (Macaluso) Bolan who preceded him in death.

Nick graduated from Wilson High School and continued his education in Pittsburg, eventually getting...

Sep 16, 2023

Youngstown - In loving memory of James G. "Jim" Borak, 97, of Youngstown, who peacefully went home to heaven surrounded by family at his residence on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023.

Jim was born on July 28, 1926, the son of George and Virginia (McCarius) Borak and was a lifelong area resident. He was proud to have...

Sep 10, 2023

Youngstown – Maria Roselia Gonzalez, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

She was born on March 1, 1955 in Mexico, a daughter of the late Juan and Zenaida Hernandez and was a longtime area resident.

Roselia was a talented seamstress for many years and devoted homemaker to her...

Aug 25, 2023

Poland – Jerome E. Pascarella, 75, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 25, 2023.

Jerome was born March 15, 1948 in Youngstown, the son of Wally and Catherine "Kay" (Smith) Pascarella. He lived most of his life in the Youngstown area until moving to San Diego, California in the late 1980's and then returned...

Aug 25, 2023

Boardman - It is with profound sadness that the family of Gregory Paul Zinni announce his untimely death at the age of 38.  Gregory passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on August 25th, 2023.

Gregory was born January 4, 1985 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Dr. Gregory S. Zinni, MD and Catherine...

Aug 5, 2023

Youngstown – Rose M. Giampetro, 100, of Youngstown, formerly of Liberty, made her transition to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, August 5, 2023.

She was born on January 19, 1923 in Youngstown, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Bonamase) Giampetro and was a lifelong area resident.

Rose attended East High School until her mother...

Aug 3, 2023

Struthers - Gerald William "Jerry" "Re" Rivello, 83, of Struthers, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family early Thursday morning, August 3rd, 2023.

Jerry was born May 20th, 1940 in Youngstown, OH, the son of Jerry and Ann (Balint) Rivello. He was a lifelong area resident, graduating from East High School in 1958, and settling...

Jul 28, 2023

Grace Elizabeth Ducay, 98, of Youngstown, died Friday, July 28, 2023.

Grace was born on February 24, 1925 in Youngtown OH, the daughter of Angelo and Mary (Traficant) Deramo. Grace was a lifelong resident of Youngstown.  She lived to be the oldest member of both the Deramo and Traficant families.

She was born at home...

Jul 18, 2023

Boardman – Theodore P. Clark, 67, of Boardman, peacefully made his transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He was born July 28, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of Theodore and Patricia (Cartwright) Clark, and was a lifelong area resident.

Theodore was a 1973...

Jul 17, 2023

Laura Jean Pernotto, 65, of Canfield, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023.

She was born November 6, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of George M. and Bernice (Leckfor) Othites and grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania where she moved to as a young child.

Laura graduated from New Castle High School and then...

Jul 9, 2023

Indiana - Madonna Clare (Grant) Jones, a loving wife, mother, and nana, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 in Elkhart, Indiana.

The oldest of four daughters, she was born on June 30, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Robert Maunder Grant and Marcella Ann (Duncan) Grant.

Madonna was a 1961 graduate of Chaney...

Jul 8, 2023

Austintown – William G. "Willie" Michael, 93, of Austintown, was greeted by angels to carry him to his heavenly home on Saturday afternoon, July 8, 2023.

He was born March 20, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel and Alma (Khoury) Michael and was a lifelong area resident.

Willie graduated from South High School and...

Jul 5, 2023

Liberty - Thomas E. "Noonie" Rohan Jr., 92, of Liberty, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 5, 2023 with his loving family at his side.

Tom was born March 27, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of Thomas and Helen Rohan. He was a 1949 graduate of East High School and proudly served in the US Navy aboard...

Jul 2, 2023

Struthers – Margaret Ann Polis, 90, of Struthers, made her transition to her heavenly home on Sunday afternoon, July 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret will always be remembered for being a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and placing her family as the center of her life.

She was born...

Jul 1, 2023

Youngstown – Louis H. DiRocco Jr., 64, of Youngstown, passed Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2023.

He was born October 5, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of Louis H. Sr. and Marlene (Longo) DiRocco. Louis was a lifelong area resident and attended East High School.

Louis had a passion for cars along with very strong work...

Jun 28, 2023

Youngstown – Wilfredo Feliciano, 59, of Youngstown, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 5, 1964 in Lajas, Puerto Rico, the son of Santos and Dafne Iris (Morales) Feliciano and moved to the Youngstown area in 1992.

Wilfredo followed his passion...

Jun 27, 2023

Canfield – It's with a heavy heart and great sadness to announce that Fady Elias Chamoun, 47, of Canfield, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday afternoon, June 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Fady had a presence throughout his life that attracted people to him. Powerful and undeniable as an athlete, as a man, his...