Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Lowellville – Joseph Clair "Joe" Fay, 83, of Lowellville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Joseph was born on October 3, 1939 in Washington, Pennsylvania, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Simms) Fay and grew up in the Youngstown Area.

Upon graduating in 1957 from Woodrow Wilson High School, Joe enlisted in the United...

Mar 26, 2023

Canfield – Janet (Hanna) Gaetano, 89, of Canfield, peacefully passed away early on Sunday morning.

Janet was born February 14, 1934, the daughter of Myron L. and Carrie (Miller) Hanna and was proud to have grown up in Girard.

She graduated from Girard High School and followed her appreciation for Art by attending Kent State...

Mar 25, 2023

Youngstown – Janice M. Hreen, 77, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 25, 2023.

Janice was born July 10, 1945 in Youngstown, the daughter of Steve and Mary Elizabeth (Myers) Hreen and was a lifelong area resident

She was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and then continued her education by...

Mar 13, 2023

Boardman – Margaret Ann Dailey, 104, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, March 13, 2023.

Margaret was born September 7, 1918 in Akron, the daughter of Harry B. and Anna (Wylie) Smith and moved to the Youngstown area living most of her life in Boardman.

She was a 1936 graduate of West High...

Mar 10, 2023

Boardman – It is with great sadness that we announce our mother Amparo Rosado Cruz, 90, of Boardman, left her earthly home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 10, 2023 to be with the Lord. She made her home with her son Eliud and daughter-in-law Debby who were her caregivers.

Amparo was born October 30,...

Mar 6, 2023

Boardman - Robert E. Armeni, 83, of Boardman, passed March 6, 2023 surrounded by his family whom he adored.

He was born March 22, 1939 in Youngstown, the 13th and youngest child of Santo and Christina (Morella) Armeni and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a proud graduate of East High School and attended...

Mar 6, 2023

Poland – Phyllis A. Leone, 70 of Poland, passed away with her loving husband Tony by her side, early Monday morning, March 6, 2023 after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

She was born August 12, 1952 in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas B. and Julia (Farinelli) Cardarelli and was a lifelong area resident. Phyllis was proud...

Mar 5, 2023

Canfield - Dr. Richard "Dick" Marinelli, 77, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his devoted wife Beverly, family, and loved ones.

Dick was born on February 27, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Francis and Lena (Barber) Marinelli.

Dick graduated from Liberty High School in...

Mar 4, 2023

Austintown – Michael J. "Mike" Savko, 86, of Austintown, passed away Saturday evening, March 4, 2023.

He was born July 13, 1936 in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Mary (Malatok) Savko and was proud to have grown up on the Eastside. Mike was a 1954 graduate of East High School and attended Youngstown College where he...

Mar 3, 2023

Youngstown - Andrew A. "Andy" Appugliese, 83, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 3, 2023 with his loving family by this side.

Andy was born February 3, 1940 in Youngstown the son of Felix and Mary (Minnie) Appugliese and was a lifelong area resident. A quiet, kind and soft spoken man, Andy was a proud East Sider...

Mar 2, 2023

Poland – Angela Marie "Angie" (Calcagni) DeTunno, 95, of Boardman passed away on Thursday morning, March 2, 2023 at Hampton Woods Nursing and Rehab Center in Poland.

Angie was born on Youngstown's East Side, the daughter of Giuseppe and Maryann (Pesa) Calcagni.

Angie was a 1945 graduate of East High School and was known for...

Mar 1, 2023

Youngstown – Thomas Joseph "Tom" Dohar, 91, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Tom was born September 20 1931, in Youngstown, the oldest of seven children, the son of Peter M. Sr. and Adelaide (Zackaria) Dohar and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated...

Feb 28, 2023

Youngstown – Patricia J. "Pattie" Rodriguez, 64, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Pattie was born on September 21, 1958 in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Cardon) Farris and was a lifelong area resident.

Pattie was a 1976 graduate of...

Feb 24, 2023

Youngstown - Rocco Lawrence Modarelli, 92, of Youngstown passed away peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023 after a long journey with dementia.

Rocco "Rocky" was born August 9, 1930 at his Brier Hill home on Poplar Street.  He was one of ten children of Italian immigrants Eudigio and Caroline Modarelli, who came to America from Foggia, Italy.

Feb 22, 2023

Poland – Barbara Ann (Jenness) Traficanti, a wonderful wife, mother and friend, 89, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Ash Wednesday afternoon, February 22, 2023 with her loving children by her side.

Barbara was born August 30, 1933 in Cameron, Texas, the daughter of Vaughn "Bo" and Lavada (Todd) Jenness. From the time Barbara was a child...

Feb 20, 2023

Lowellville – John Gerald Ference, 74, of Lowellville, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

John was born on March 31, 1948 in Youngstown, the son of John and Katherine (Omahon) Ference and was a lifelong area resident.

John was a 1967 graduate of East High School and then furthered his education by attending Youngstown...

Feb 18, 2023

Youngstown - Shirley Ann (Galip) Sunderlin, 82, of Canfield, was reunited with the love of her life, Donald Paul (Sunny) Sunderlin on the afternoon of February 18, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family.

Shirley was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 7, 1940. She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University, where...

Feb 14, 2023

Mercer, Pennsylvania – Brittany Nicole Strickland, 30, of Mercer, formerly of Youngstown, passed away in a tragic car accident on Tuesday evening February 14, 2023.

Brittany was born December 16, 1992 in Youngstown, the daughter of Andrew and Leah (Harrison) Strickland and was a lifelong area resident.

Brittany will always be remembered for her loving...

Feb 11, 2023

Boardman – Jane A. (Essad) Vigorito, 74, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, February 11, 2023 with her loving sister by her side.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Youngstown, the daughter of Carroll and Josephine (Hanna) Essad. She was a lifelong area resident and long-time dedicated parishioner of St. Maron Maronite Church.

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Feb 11, 2023

Poland - Don F. Bucci, 89, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Don left a lasting impression on so many students, coaches, players and friends throughout the Mahoning Valley that his memories will never be forgotten.

He was born April 21, 1933 in New Castle,...