Obituaries

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...

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...