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Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Alan Joseph Mike
Jan 13, 2022
Warren – Alan Joseph Mike, 41, of Warren, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Thursday afternoon January 13, 2022 with his loving family by his side.
Alan will always be remembered for his smile, generosity, contagious laugh and positive attitude always making the best out of life.
He was born August...
Santino Frank Bell
Jan 10, 2022
Youngstown - Santino F. Bell, 27 passed Jan. 10th.2022 at Mercy Health surrounded by his family, after a long 33 day fight against COVID-19.
Santino was born April 24th 1994 in Youngstown, the son of Janine Hamilton and Bobby Bell and a step son to Jack Hamilton.
He was a 2013 graduate of Lowellville High...
Joey A. Fronk
Jan 5, 2022
Youngstown – Joey A. Fronk, 65, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side.
Joey will always be remembered for his sense of humor, contagious laugh, hard work ethic and his down to earth personality.
He was born October 4, 1956 in Youngstown, the son of Norman...
Joseph Michael "Joey" Lagamba
Jan 2, 2022
Austintown – Joseph Michael "Joey" LaGamba, 58, of Austintown, peacefully passed away in his sleep from natural causes early Sunday morning, January 2, 2022.
Joey will always be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness and friendly personality.
He was born January 24, 1963 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Theresa (Isoldi) LaGamba and...
Mary E. (Nackino) Magner
Dec 24, 2021
Boardman – Mary E. (Nackino) Magner, 85, of Boardman, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Mary was born in Youngtown, Ohio on August 11, 1936 to an Italian immigrant family; Mary (Nackino) Magner lived a full and beautiful life. In her home, the words "Live, Love, & Laugh"...
Rev. Msgr. William David "Bill" Bonczewski
Dec 22, 2021
North Jackson – Reverend Monsignor William "Bill" David Bonczewski, Jr, 73, of Youngstown passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Mercy Health- St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
He was born on August 16, 1948, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of Mary Ellis and William Bonczewski.
Msgr. Bill received a Master of Divinity from...
Nickolas R. Minnie
Dec 19, 2021
Canfield - Nickolas R Minnie, 86, of Canfield, passed peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Nick was born in Youngstown on September 26, 1935, the son of the late Nickolas Minnie and Josephine (Armeni) Minnie
He married his wife Helga (Klotz) Minnie in 1958, spending 63 years together until his passing.
...Domenico B. Aliberti Sr.
Dec 12, 2021
Youngstown – Domenico B. Aliberti Sr., 93, of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 12, 2021.
Domenico will always be remembered as the long-time professor of Italian at Youngstown State University. He was loved by family and friends for his smile, his gregarious nature, his hard work and for always being impeccably dressed in suits (even...
Samuel Joseph "Sam" Accordino
Dec 10, 2021
Austintown – Samuel Joseph "Sam" Accordino, 59, of Austintown, passed away after a courageous battle with COVID on Friday afternoon, December 10, 2021.
Sam was born on February 17, 1962 the son of Carmelo "Carmen" and Helen Accordino in Warren and was a lifelong area resident. Sam was a 1980 graduate of John F Kennedy High School...
Donald M. Ford
Dec 9, 2021
Youngstown - Donald M. Ford, 85, of Youngstown, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 9, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side.
Don will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his gift of comic relief, wonderful giving personality and the time that he had spent with his family.
...John Keshock
Dec 6, 2021
North Lima – John Keshock, 86, of Youngstown, OH passed away on  Monday, December 6, 2021, after a brief illness.
John was born December 23, 1934 in Campbell, OH to the late John and Mary (Zackesse) Keshock..
He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Murar on April 21, 1956. She preceded him in...
Lawrence Zagotti Sr.
Dec 3, 2021
Salem - Lawrence Zagotti Sr., 76, of Salem, passed away on Friday evening, December 3, 2021 after a very long battle with his health.
He was born November 22, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Connie Zagotti. Lawrence grew up on the North Side of Youngstown before relocating to North Lima, where he attended...
Jennifer K. (Griffith) Davis
Dec 3, 2021
Boardman - Jennifer K (Griffith) Davis, 51, passed away December 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital after battling an extended illness.
She was born June 22, 1970 in Ravenna, Ohio to the parents of Gary Frazee and Kristine E. Lynn.
Jennifer attended The Rayen School and went on to become a licensed Cosmetologist, flight...
Thomas J. "Tom" Strauss
Nov 30, 2021
Youngstown - Thomas J. "Tom" Strauss, 92, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021 in his sleep at Park Vista Assisted Living Center
Tom was born December 23, 1928 in Youngstown, the son of John and Anne (Jankovic) Strauss and was a lifelong area resident.
Tom graduated from Wilson High School in...
David Andrew Carcella
Nov 20, 2021
Poland – David Andrew Carcella, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 20, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by his family.
David was the son of Hugh and Helen (Szabat) Carcella, who both preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Sandra (Carcella) Thomas and her husband, James...
Samuel Michael Lofaro Sr.
Nov 18, 2021
Struthers – Samuel Michael 'Sam" Lofaro Sr., 73, of Struthers, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 18, 2021.
Sam will always be remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him for his smile, generosity, and huge heart.
He was born June 9, 1948 in Youngstown, the son of Santie Dominic and Ann...
Mary A. Adams
Nov 18, 2021
Struthers – Mary A. Adams, 93, of Youngstown passed away on Thursday morning, November 18, 2021 at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.
Mary was born on August 11, 1928 in Youngstown, a daughter of Martin and Rose Babigoff.
She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen High School
On October 5, 1950, Mary...
Charles "Chaz" Desko
Nov 17, 2021
Youngstown – Charles "Chaz" Desko, 85, of Youngstown passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Chaz will be remembered for being genuine and kind. He was devoted to all that he did.
Chaz was born on December 30, 1935 in Youngstown, OH, a son of John and Anna (Cheresne) Desko.
Chaz was...
Victoria Marie (Hassan) Gragorace
Nov 16, 2021
Boardman – Victoria Marie (Hassan) Gragorace, 51, of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health in Boardman.
Victoria was born on September 21, 1970 in Youngstown, a daughter of Edward and Patricia (Kosin) Hassan.
At the early age of 13, Victoria met the love of her life, Joseph Gragorace....
Frances Elizabeth (Sarkies) Rouhana
Nov 16, 2021
After a long life of service and devotion, Frances Elizabeth (Sarkies) Rouhana, was called to her eternal rest on November 16, 2021 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Frances was born on January 26, 1922 in Canton, Ohio, the eldest of two daughters born to Thomas and Catherine (Maroun) Sarkies. She graduated from Canton...
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