Obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

Fowler – Colleen Manser, 65, of Fowler, passed away on Thursday evening at her residence.

She was born on August 15, 1957 in Warren, the daughter of Paul and Helen (Kolaski) O'Brien and was a lifelong area resident.

Colleen was a 1975 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Besides being a proud homemaker and...

Dec 6, 2022

Boardman – Martha Jean George, 95, Boardman, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

She was born November 22, 1927, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Margaret Jean (Lathom) McFarland.

Martha earned her bachelor's degree, in Education, from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA.  After graduation she lived overseas in France and England for...

Dec 2, 2022

Boardman – Mary E. Dambik, 90, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Mary was born to Arthur and Emma (McDurney) Deutsch on September 1, 1932 in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Mary was a graduate from Bucyrus High School and was a working...

Dec 2, 2022

Youngstown – Joseph Santangelo Sr., 92, of Youngstown, passed away early Friday morning, December 2, 2022.

He was born May 7, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Claude and Mary (Polifrone) Santangelo and was a lifelong area resident. Joe was proud to have grown up on the Eastside and graduated from East High School as a "Golden...

Nov 27, 2022

Boardman – Mary C. Santangelo, 98, of Boardman, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Mary will always be remembered and loved for her generosity, caring nature and smile.

She was born February 26, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Polifrone) Santangelo and was a lifelong...

Nov 26, 2022

Canfield - Ann M Pavel, 101, of Canfield, passed away on November 26, 2022 at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Ann Tomaskovic Pavel was born on the west side of Youngstown to Michael Tomaskovic and Mary Gajan Tomaskovic on September 28, 1921. She attended Holy Name School and graduated from Chaney High School in 1939.

As...

Nov 25, 2022

Youngstown—Sean O'Hara, 58, of Austintown passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Youngstown.

Sean was a quiet and compassionate man. He was eager to listen to others and had a quick wit and excellent sense of humor. His generosity, hospitality and smile were known to his family and friends, and he...

Nov 23, 2022

North Lima - Nicholas Peter Colla, 72, of North Lima, formerly of Boardman, who passed away peacefully on November 23rd at Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born on May 3rd, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Ralph and Jenny (Crisucci) Colla and was a lifelong area resident.

Nick was a 1968...

Nov 17, 2022

Canfield - Karimeh Rafidi, 93 of Canfield, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at Briarfield Manor Nursing/Rehabilitation Center.

Karimeh was born January 29, 1929 in El Bireh, Palestine, the daughter of Izzat and Hilwa Rafidi and later came to the United States in 1949.  She resided with her family in Ashtabula, Ohio before marrying her husband, the late,...

Nov 14, 2022

Poland—Freda M. (Miller) Santangelo, 76, of Boardman passed away on Monday evening, November 14, 2022 at Hospice House in Poland.

Freda was born on February 26, 1946 in Kingwood, West Virginia, a daughter of Worley and Violet (Spiker) Miller.

After moving to Youngstown, Freda married Joseph Santangelo Sr. on September 13, 1968.

Besides...

Nov 11, 2022

Cleveland—Dr. James R. "Jim" Billak, DO, 72, of Wellsville passed away on Friday morning, November 11, 2022 at University Hospital surrounded by his family.

Jim was born on August 18, 1950 in Farrell, PA, a son of Andy and Paula (Capson) Billak.

He was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage and went...

Nov 9, 2022

Boardman —Yolanda J. (Bologna) Labate, 99, of Boardman passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 9, 2022 at Windsor House in New Middletown.

Yolanda was known for her sincerity and kindness. Her great sense of humor kept everyone smiling especially her daughters and son in law.  Her smiling face will be missed by all that knew and...

Nov 1, 2022

Canfield - Alfreda "Freida" Elias, beloved matriarch, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 1, at the age of 101.

Freida was born on October 17, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of Alexander and Matina Cummings, and was a lifelong area resident.

Freida was a 1939 graduate of South High School. After graduation, she...

Oct 28, 2022

Youngstown – Diana L. (Snyder) Cinque, 62, of Youngstown, passed away early Friday morning, October 28, 2022.

She was born August 1, 1960 in Youngstown, the daughter of Richard R. Sr. and LuEllen (Burns)  Diana graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.

Diana had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed crocheting and was an avid...

Oct 22, 2022

Campbell – Christopher Michael Carpenter, 50, of Campbell, passed away early Saturday morning, October 22, 2022 following a period of declining health issues.

Chris will always be remembered for sense of humor and his love and loyalty to his family and friends.

He was born August 15, 1972 in Youngstown, the son of John and...

Oct 20, 2022

Fort Wayne, Indiana – David G. McComb, 69, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of the Youngstown area, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

He was born June 17, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of Eugene and Ethel (Orenic) McComb and was a lifelong area resident until 2019 when he moved to Indiana so that he could...

Oct 16, 2022

BOARDMAN - Albert R. Casanta, 72, unexpectedly passed away on the morning of Sunday October 16th 2022.  He was at home, peacefully sleeping, exactly how he would have wanted it.

Al was born on April 1st 1950.  With an April fool's day birthday, he was inherently a teaser and loved a good laugh.  He was born in...

Oct 15, 2022

Boardman - Allison Majeski 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Boardman on Saturday, October 15th, 2022.

Allison raised her two children in Connecticut, had a home in Fort Lauderdale, and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the world. She returned to Boardman, Ohio in her later years to be close to her son and sisters.

Oct 7, 2022

Poland - Jefferson D. (Bear) Heaver, 73, of Poland, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022.

He was born in Boardman on April 1, 1949 and was raised by his parents, the late Dr. Robert and Lucile (Tomason) Heaver.

Bear was a 1967 graduate of Boardman High School where he was an outstanding member of...

Sep 28, 2022

Youngstown— The sun set for Phyllis Ann Miller, 78, of Youngstown on Wednesday, September28, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Sunrise for Phyllis was on December 9, 1943 in Marion, OH, where she was the daughter of Oscar and Ann Cushing.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Phyllis liked fishing, playing BINGO, planting flowers and...