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Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Jeremy R. Sweet
Jun 11, 2023
Boardman – Jeremy R. Sweet, 45 of Boardman, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Jeremy will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and smile. He never met a stranger and loved helping everyone.
He was born December 14, 1977 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of Jay Sweet and Sandra (Stewart) Howard...
Patricia Elizabeth "Patti" (Holzschuh) Bartoli
Jun 10, 2023
Poland – Patricia Elizabeth "Patti" (Holzschuh) Bartoli, 82, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning in her sleep.
She was born on June 2, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Hoza) Holzschuh and was a lifelong area resident.
Patti was a 1959 graduate of Ursuline High School then entered the work...
Roger David Michael
Jun 9, 2023
Boardman – Roger David Michael, 72, of Boardman, peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday morning, June 9, 2023.
Roger will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity and having a servants heart.
He was born on February 26, 1951 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of Bill Lee and Mary Louise (Verderano)...
Karen Mae "Kay" (Foreman) Rowley
Jun 9, 2023
New Springfield – Karen Mae "Kay" Rowley, 82, of New Springfield, peacefully passed away Friday evening, June 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Kay will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and loving nature.
She was born March 16, 1941 in East Liverpool, the daughter of Vincent and Belva (Shallcross) Foreman and attended...
Gregory James Karas
Jun 8, 2023
Boardman - Gregory James Karas, 68, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home in Boardman.
He was born January 9, 1955 in Youngstown to Gus and Gloria (DeMichele) Karas.
Gregory is survived by 6 sons, Gregory (Jizelle), Jr., of Canfield; Nicholas (Lily), of Youngstown; Matthew (Brooke), of Sandusky; Shane, of Miami, FL; Galen (Des),...
Eugene Frank "Gene" Santoro
Jun 6, 2023
Poland – Eugene Frank "Gene" Santoro, 86, of Poland, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 6, 2023 with his loving family by his side.
Gene will always be remembered for his smile, generosity and his love toward family and everyone he encountered.
He was born November 2, 1936 in Columbus, the son of Nicholas and Catherine...
Marie (Marcone) Lipinsky
Jun 5, 2023
Boardman - Marie Lipinsky, 98, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at her residence in Boardman.
She was born January 7, 1925 in Lowellville, the daughter of Frank and Nettie (Rotz) Marcone.
Marie was a graduate of Lowellville High School. After high school she worked at Livingston's, downtown Youngstown where she met the love of...
Kaitlyn Anne Kreeger
Jun 3, 2023
Youngstown – Kaitlyn Anne Kreeger, 29, of Youngstown, passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023.
She was born November 7, 1993 in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George Kreeger III and Amy McSweeney and moved to the Girard area as child.
Kaitlyn attended Girard School System and worked as a cashier for various stores.
...David S. "Dave" Gabriel
May 31, 2023
Canfield – David S. Gabriel, 71, of Canfield, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023.
Dave will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and always having a smile on face.
He was born February 21, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph M. Sr. and Ruth (Cook) Gabriel and was proud...
Garnet Schaffer
May 28, 2023
Youngstown -Â Garnet Schafer one of the Lord's faithful servants passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 28, 2023 after fighting a courageous battle with ALS for the last two years.
Garnet was born in Youngstown on March 6, 1942 to Kenneth and Anne Schafer who were both YSU professors. She grew up on the...
Gemma Larocca
May 21, 2023
Hubbard - Gemma LaRocca, 94, passed away on May 21,2023 at her home.
She was born May 4,1929 in Poggio Sannita, Italy to Joseph and Giovanna Palomba.
She came to the USA in 1936 with her Mom and twin sister, Yolanda, to join her father. He had made the journey several years earlier and had...
Robert S. "Bob" Marino
May 18, 2023
Austintown – Robert S. "Bob" Marino, 48, of Austintown, passed away on Thursday evening, May 18, 2023 from an apparent heart attack.
Bob was born on January 4, 1975 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel and Kathy (Santor) Marino and was a lifelong area resident.
He attended Boardman Schools and was a self-employed in construction...
Virginia A. (Sabella) Tarantine
May 18, 2023
Austintown – Virginia A. (Sabella) Tarantine, 82, of Austintown, passed away at her residence peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
Virginia will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.
She was born September 7, 1940 in Youngstown, the daughter of Rocco and Josephine...
Shirley A. (Loibl) Butryn
May 15, 2023
Struthers - Shirley Ann (Loibl) Butryn, 83, of Struthers, passed away on Monday afternoon, May15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley will always be remembered as kind, generous and loving mom, grandmother, great grandparent, aunt, sister and friend. She was always the first one to help anyone in need and her generosity had no boundaries
...Rose O. (Digiacomo) Pannunzio
May 9, 2023
Canfield – Rose O. (DiGiacomo) Pannunzio, 92, of Canfield, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for being a devoted and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born October 6,...
George Andrew Cashbaugh
May 2, 2023
Poland - George Andrew Cashbaugh, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
He was born July 21, 1944 and raised in the famed Smokey Hollow in Youngstown, which is where he gained his love for fellowship and good neighbors.
George was a wonderful man of God,...
Elias Tufic Saadi
Apr 17, 2023
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Elias Saadi was a great good man who died naturally on Monday afternoon surrounded by the immense and loving family of which he was both the spiritual and ethical center during his 90 years of life.
Husband to Peggy; father to Elias, Phillip, George, Joseph, Margaret, and Edward; grandfather to Carmen, Isaac, Dominic, George,...
Jack Andrew Sallaz
Apr 15, 2023
Youngstown - Jack Sallaz, 49, of Campbell, passed away suddenly in the care of St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday morning, April 15th, 2023, from health conditions surrounding his long-term drug addiction.
Jack was born August 14th, 1973, in Youngstown, Ohio to Dale Sallaz Jr, and his loving mother Sheila Socak. He worked a vast amount of his life...
John Leonard Beene
Apr 8, 2023
Austintown – John Leonard Beene, 85, of Austintown, passed away early Saturday morning, April 8, 2023.
John was born February 12, 1939 in Youngstown, the son of Nicola and Anna (Ucci/Hutch) Bini/Beene and was a lifelong area resident.
John attended St. Columbia Elementary School and East High School for 2 years. He then transferred to...
Danna Lee (Fammartino) Santor
Apr 5, 2023
Youngstown - Danna Lee Santor, 75, of Youngstown, lived a life full of love and passed away peacefully on early Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023 with her loving family by her side.
She was born January 26, 1948 in Youngstown, the eldest of three daughters to Daniel and Karletta (Port) Fammartino. She was the beloved big sister...
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