Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

Youngstown - James "Jim" A. Lewis, 76, of Youngstown, passed early Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023.

Jim was born June 9, 1946 in Youngstown, the son of Howard F. Sr. and Emily (Osiniak) Lewis and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received further education at Choffin...

Feb 6, 2023

Boardman - Vincent Morgione, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 6, 2023 at Briarfield Place, surrounded by his loving wife Loretta, his children, grandchildren, and other family members.

Vincent was born July 29, 1934 in Youngstown to Joseph and Anna (Pantaleo) Morgione. He attended St. Dominic School and graduated in 1953 from Ursuline High School. He attended...

Feb 4, 2023

Lowellville – Michael R. Moore Jr., 68, of Lowellville, passed away Saturday evening, February 4, 2023.

He was born November 5, 1954 in Youngstown, the son of Michael R. Sr. and Carol (O'Donnell) Moore and was a lifelong area resident.

Michael was a 1972 graduate of Lowellville High School and began his career as a...

Feb 3, 2023

Youngstown – Michael Lee Bucci Sr., 64, of Youngstown, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence.

Michael was born July 15, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of James A. Sr. and Martha (Appulese) Bucci. He was a lifelong area resident and was especially proud to have been born and raised on the east side...

Feb 2, 2023

Poland – Bernard S. "Ben" Soriano, 99, of Poland, passed away early Thursday morning, February 2, 2023.

Ben was born in Niles, Ohio on October 14, 1923. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School, and then worked part-time for Benada Aluminum. He spent most of his career at Wean United, where he worked as a machinist mate...

Jan 27, 2023

Girard - Pasqualina C. Montana, 92, of Girard, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.

She was born on March 6, 1930 to Carmine and Catherine (Guerriero) Cassese, who immigrated from Mugnano del Cardinale in the province of Avellino, Italy.

She had a remarkable life story. She was a first-generation Italian American, born and raised at...

Jan 24, 2023

Boardman – James Anthony "Jim" Colla, 70, of Boardman, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Jim as he was known to many was born on June 1, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of Ralph and Jenny (Crisucci) Colla.  He was a lifelong resident of the area.

Jim...

Jan 23, 2023

Austintown - Joshua Walter Richardson, 41, of Austintown, joined God's Kingdom on January 23, 2023 from a pulmonary embolism.

Josh was born November 1, 1981, in Youngstown, the son of Darrell & Cheryl Richardson.  He attended school throughout the years in both the Austintown and Canfield School districts, and it was at Canfield High School that he...

Jan 23, 2023

Austintown – Rose Marie (Donofrio) Pugliese, 102, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 23, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Rose will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She will also be remembered for her smile, sense of humor, and generosity.

She...

Jan 20, 2023

Kathleen Ann Kurlander, 76, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.

She was born May 4, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Margaret Brayton. She spent her adult life in Warren, Ohio, Delray Beach, Florida and the last several years in Dallas, Texas to be with her family.

Kathy...

Jan 10, 2023

Youngstown - John Edward Catheline, 85, of Youngstown, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

John was born in Youngstown, on March 26, 1937, the son of John J. and Lillian Catheline and was a lifelong area resident.

John was a 1955 graduate of South High School and then went...

Jan 4, 2023

Struthers - On Wednesday January 4, 2023, loving Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Granddaughter, Niece, Brandi Basista, 43, of Struthers, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic with her family surrounding her, after a courageous and hard fought battle with a heart condition.

Brandi was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Tammy D'Alesio and lived most of her life in...

Jan 4, 2023

Raymore, Missouri- James "Jim" W. Blair, 70, of Raymore, Missouri, formerly of the Youngstown/Warren area, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jim was born May 11, 1952 in Warren, the son of Johnny and Mary "Midge" (Bortz) Blair and was raised by his step father Raymond Scharrer Sr.

Jan 4, 2023

Boardman - Ronald Joseph Moschella (Mosch), 72, of Boardman,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 4, 2023 with his loving family by his side at the Hospice House.

Ron was born March 2, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Harriet Moschella and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown/Boardman area.

He was a...

Dec 31, 2022

Campbell – Ami Lynn Maldonado, 38, of Campbell, passed away in a house fire on December 31, 2022.

Ami was born October 24, 1984 in Youngstown, the daughter of James Anthony Sr. and Catherine (Fox) Maldonado and was a lifelong area resident.

Ami attended Campbell Memorial High School and worked various jobs as a cashier,...

Dec 31, 2022

Lisbon - Marc Anthony Tunno, of Lisbon, 48, passed away after an auto accident on December 31, 2022.

He was born on December 10, 1974 in Youngstown, the son of Bernie and Donna Tunno of Canfield.

Marc was a graduate of Canfield High School where he participated in Track & Field and Wrestling.  He attended...

Dec 21, 2022

Struthers – Ethel Jane Shanabarger, 83, of Struthers, passed away on early Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

She was born on February 4, 1939 in Youngstown, the daughter of Martin and Pauline (Fox) Grameth and was a lifelong area resident.

Ethel was a graduate of South High School and of the Lutheran faith. She was a...

Dec 17, 2022

Poland - Earl Ducay, 67, of Poland, passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, December 17, while serving Mass at Our Lady Mt Carmel Basilica.

Earl was born on February 27, 1955 in Youngtown OH, the son of John J. and Grace E. (Deramo) Ducay and was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley.  He was named after...

Dec 15, 2022

Youngstown - N. Jean Kniska, our beloved mother, at the age of 92, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

She was born April 21, 1930 in Conway, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Winifred (Sarsfield) Sebastian. Her mother and father passed when she was very young. She attended Conway Public Schools and was...

Dec 13, 2022

Buffalo, New York – Lisa Pruitt, 57, of Buffalo New York, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada and Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.

Lisa was born March 10, 1965 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Dr. Fred and Joan (Simmons) Pruitt and was a graduate of...