Obituaries

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,...

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...