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Recent Obituaries
Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Robert P. "Bob" Sweed
Jul 2, 2022
Hubbard – Robert P. "Bob" Sweed, 64, of Hubbard, passed away on Saturday evening, July 2, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Bob will always be remembered for his smile, hard work ethic and the way he touched everyone's lives that he met.
Bob was born November 8, 1957Â in Hubbard, the...
Leonardo "Leo" Gutierrez Sr.
Jun 24, 2022
Boardman – Leonardo "Leo" Gutierrez Sr., 72, of Boardman, passed away on Friday afternoon, June 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. Leo had been hospitalized after suffering injuries from a fall on June 16, 2022.
He was born December 29, 1950, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Juan and Orliene...
Eleanor (Ciolli) Cardarelli
Jun 24, 2022
Youngstown – Eleanor (Ciolli) Cardarelli, 91, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Friday morning, June 24, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Eleanor will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her feisty weekly phone calls with her grandchildren, her outrageous dance moves at weddings, and her delicious Sunday family dinners...
Dominic J. "Sonny" Greco Jr.
Jun 7, 2022
Gilbert, Arizona - Dominic J "Sonny" Greco Jr., 87, of Gilbert, Arizona, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on June 7, 2022. His battle with some serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life changes with a smile despite the pain.
Dominic was born January 26, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic J...
Olga (Legany) Hudak
May 30, 2022
Canfield - With sadness we announce the passing of Olga Hudak on May 30, 2022. She was a lifelong area resident of Youngstown's West Side, Austintown, and most recently of Canfield. She was 95.
She was born on January 22, 1927, a daughter of Frank and Mary Legany. She was one of four sisters.
She...
Marienne G. Burick
May 22, 2022
Youngstown – Marienne G. Burick, 79, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Mercy Health after a brief illness.
She was born on October 6, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of George and Anne (Kirlik) Burick and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a graduate from Cardinal Moony High School in 1960 and then...
Carol J. (Panezich) Ventresco
May 13, 2022
Youngstown – Carol J. Ventresco, 68, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Friday morning, May 13, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous year and a half battle with cancer.
Carol will always be loved and remembered for her smile, generosity and kindness that she showed to everyone. Everything she did was meticulous, with...
Denise A. (Yacovone) Ventresco
May 12, 2022
Struthers - Denise Ventresco, 70, of Struthers, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Denise was born on January 26, 1952 in Campbell, the youngest of three daughters of Nicholas C. and Sophia (Kimotek) Yacovone and was a lifelong area resident.
She soon moved to Poland, where she...
Richard D. "Rich" Inhouse
May 4, 2022
North Lima – On Wednesday, May 4, 2022 God called his name and the angels came to greet Richard D. "Rich" Inhouse, 80, of North Lima, who peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at Hospice House.
He was born July 11, 1941 in Youngstown, the son of the late Albert and Marietta (LaGuardia) Inhouse and...
Anthony J. Gaetano
Apr 28, 2022
Boardman – Anthony J. Gaetano, 84, of Canfield, peacefully passed away on Thursday evening with his loving family by his side.
Anthony was born on May 9, 1937 in Ashtabula, Ohio the son of Henry and Sadie Gaetano of Campbell, Ohio.
The Gaetano name appeared to be synonymous with Campbell, Ohio.  Anthony was a graduate...
James Lewis "Jim" Ruffalo
Apr 27, 2022
Youngstown – James Lewis "Jim" Ruffalo, 95, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022.
Jim will always be remembered for his dedication, generosity and smile.
He was born October 8, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Angeline (Acri) Ruffalo and was a lifelong area resident.
Jim was a proud...
Samuel V. "Sammy" Cianciola Jr.
Apr 26, 2022
Youngstown Samuel V. "Sammy" Cianciola Jr., 53, of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2022.
Sammy will always be remembered for his sense of humor, smile and charming personality.
Sam was born August 11, 1968 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel V. Sr. and Joan (DeLucia) Cianciola and was a lifelong area resident....
Frederick R. "Rick" Jones
Apr 25, 2022
Frederick R. "Rick" Jones, 87, passed away peacefully at Maplecrest Nursing Home on Monday, April 25, 2022.
He was born In Massillon, Ohio on June 25, 1934 to Helen Rossi Jones and Frederick Drexel (Red) Jones.
To say that Rick loved the game of golf would be an understatement. He was a 1952 graduate of...
Paul Richard "Papa" Bates
Apr 23, 2022
Poland - Paul Richard Bates or "Papa", 73, of Poland, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022.
Paul was born December 24, 1948 in Warren, the oldest son of Clarence and Julia (Gayan) Bates and was a lifelong area resident.
Paul was a high school graduate of Warren G. Harding...
Joseph Rameh Khoury
Apr 7, 2022
Yousef "Joseph" R. Khoury of Youngstown passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 7, 2022.
Joe was born on March 2, 1954 in Kafarhay Batroun, Lebanon, the son of Rameh and Linda (Morkos) Khoury.At the age of 20 Joseph immigrated to America. He settled in the Youngstown area where he owned...
Vincenza (Lamarca) Ditommaso
Apr 6, 2022
Boardman - Vincenza DiTommaso, 93, transitioned peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and her parish priest, the Very Rev. Monsignor Michael Cariglio.
She was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy on October 15, 1928 in the small town of Bugnara. Vincenza was the third out of six daughters...
Delores Rae "Dee" (Harris) Mills
Mar 18, 2022
Hubbard – Delores Rae "Dee" Mills, 91, previously of Austintown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
She was born July 31, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of Walter and Goldie (Gray) Harris and was a lifelong area resident.
Dee was a graduate of Chaney High School and...
Walter Sardich
Mar 15, 2022
Youngstown - Walter Sardich, 78, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Tuesday March 15 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Walt, affectionally known as "Jiddo," was born April 26, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of the late Samuel and Ann (Sironovich) Sardich and was a lifelong area resident.
Walt graduated from Chaney High School in...
William Robert "Bill" Sferra
Mar 11, 2022
Canfield - William Robert "Bill" Sferra, 84, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.
Bill was born in Youngstown on September 6, 1937, the 10th of 11 children to Stephen J. and Mary L. (Modarelli) Sferra. Bill was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area....
Mary (Rossvanes) Rossi
Mar 9, 2022
Naples, Florida - Mary Rossi, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday , March 9, 2022, at her home in Naples, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 15, 1934, to Gregory and Helen Rossvanes. She married the love of her life, Atty. Daniel L. Rossi, on March 6, 1954. Their life...
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