Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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.

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...

May 28, 2023

Youngstown - 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...