Obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

Youngstown - Shirley Plevniak, 64, of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Shirley was born February 1, 1961 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Minnie (Bagley) Stanley and was the baby girl of twelve siblings and was affectionately known to her family as "Brat." Feisty and fierce—some might say stubborn—she carried a spirited personality...

Jan 26, 2026

Dellann Arden Petrallo (née Santoro), 81, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026.

Born October 27, 1944, in New York, Dellann was raised in Valley Stream, New York, and graduated from Elmont High School in 1962. She later made her home in Boardman, Ohio. She was devoted to her family and will be remembered...

Jan 26, 2026

Poland - Phyllis Marie Protopapa, 85, of Poland, passed away on January 26, 2026.

She was born on August 27, 1940 in Youngstown and was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School. She was employed with the City of Youngstown as a clerk at City Hall and later at Floral Plus. Blessed with a lifelong sweet tooth,...

Jan 25, 2026

Nellie Mae Meadows, 84, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026, surrounded by what she cherished most—her family.

Born on October 12, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia, Nellie was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Bagley) Stanley.

In September of 1956, she moved with her family to Youngstown, Ohio, where...

Jan 19, 2026

Youngstown - Joseph Anthony Tufaro, 70, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2026.

Joseph was born on April 21, 1955 to Vincent and Connie Tufaro. He was the youngest of four children.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1973 and then received from Youngstown State University a...

Jan 9, 2026

Youngstown – Beverly M. Savnik, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 9, 2026, at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born December 21, 1941, in Mesopotamia, the daughter of Charles and Ellen (Cummings) Netroe.

A proud homemaker, Beverly worked hard throughout her life to provide for her family....

Jan 8, 2026

Youngstown – Mary Frances Bland, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 8, 2026, with her loving husband by her side.

Mary was born on June 14, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Henry and Sadie (Cole) Fleischer, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She grew up on the South Side of...

Jan 6, 2026

Boardman – William S. "Bill" Candella, 76, of Boardman, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026.

Bill was best known for his kind heart, wonderful sense of humor, and his gift for storytelling—often sharing tales from his life's many adventures. He was born on May 23, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of...

Jan 2, 2026

Berlin Center - Anthony Farinelli, 82, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Burton Health Care Center under hospice care, following complications of pancreatic cancer.

Anthony was born on January 3, 1944, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jennie (Cipriano) and Emilio Farinelli. He grew up in Youngstown's Smoky Hollow neighborhood and attended East High School...

Dec 31, 2025

Poland – Coleen G. Villone, 82, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Coleen was born on July 3, 1943, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Homer and Laverne (Barnett) Smith. She moved to the Youngstown area in the 1960s, where she made her home and raised her family.

A proud homemaker,...

Dec 30, 2025

Poland - Linda Tufaro, 78, of Poland, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, surrounded by her family, to be reunited with her husband, Nicholas Tufaro, in the kingdom of Heaven.

She was born on September 18 1947, in New Castle Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late James and Alice Harding. Linda graduated from Mohawk High School...

Dec 27, 2025

Columbus, Ohio — Raymond Eugene Capots, age 88, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Dublin, Ohio.

Raymond lived a life shaped by passion, discipline, and generosity. He loved carpentry, drumming, baseball, Ohio State athletics, and especially the OSU Marching Band—a source of pride and joy throughout his life. A gifted athlete, Ray played Baseball, and his...

Dec 25, 2025

Youngstown - Leon J. Kozar, age 91, passed away peacefully early Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2025, at The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio.

Leon was born on Sept. 3, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of John and Helen Kozar.  His proximity to Lake Erie heavily influenced his early years.  The Great Lake...

Dec 19, 2025

Poland – Rosemarie T. Peck, 83, of Poland, formerly of Boardman, peacefully passed away early Friday morning, December 19, 2025.

Rosemarie was born on September 30, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Milford and Rose (Finora) Vosch, and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Boardman Schools and graduated from Boardman High School. Following graduation, she worked...

Dec 10, 2025

Ann Lofaro, 104, from Youngstown, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025.

She was born by midwife on the East side of Youngstown as Antonetta Marie Trombetta on September 4, 1921 to Michael and Lucille Amicone Trombetta. She soon became a big sister to Connie and Angie, whom she cherished. The three of...

Dec 10, 2025

Austintown - Amelia "Millie" (Crish) Palombaro, 94, passed away surrounded by her family including her husband of 71 years David "Butch" Palombaro. Born on February 23, 1931, in Youngstown to Angelo and Angelina Martone Crish, Millie lived a life defined by family and togetherness.

Millie was a lifelong resident of Salt Springs Road, where she grew up...

Dec 6, 2025

Boardman - Reverend Anthony George Demetri, 66, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, with his loving brother Tom, and sister-in-law Kelly, by his side.

Father Anthony was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 20, 1959 to Mary (Pappas) Demetri of Donora, Pennsylvania and Gregory Demetri of Lisbon, Ohio.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson...

Nov 26, 2025

Boardman - Wilma Florence Rachel Rajala Fantauzzi, 99, peacefully departed this side of life on Nov. 26. Wilma was born June 24, 1926, in Monessen, Pa., the seventh child of Matthew and Amanda Rajala.

In 1944, Wilma graduated salutatorian from Monessen High School. She then completed coursework at the Stenographic Institute of Pittsburgh and worked as a...

Nov 26, 2025

Youngstown - Our beloved mother and grandmother, Maureen A Jones transitioned from the loving arms of her family into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 26, 2025. She was 88 years old.

Maureen was born in Youngstown on July 16, 1937, the daughter of Joseph and Veronica Collins. She attended East...

Nov 24, 2025

Boardman – Richard B. "Rich" Patterson, 76, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon at his residence.

Richard was born November 16, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Jacob Baylor and Jean Elizabeth (Braun) Patterson, and was a lifelong area resident.

A 1968 graduate of Boardman High School, Richard continued his education at Youngstown State...