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Recent Obituaries
Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Leonard Stein Rankin
Feb 1, 2022
Leonard Stein Rankin, 82, was granted his angel wings on February 1, 2022. He was a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who brought joy to all who were privileged to have known him.
Leonard was born to Scott and Thelma (Scott) Rankin, on December 3, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio and was a lifelong resident.
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Vincenzina "Vicky" Antonia (Carabetta) Montevideo
Jan 29, 2022
Niles – Vincenzina "Vicky" Antonia (Carabetta) Montevideo, 88, of Niles, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Vicky will always be remembered and loved for her generosity and smile.
She was born March 26, 1933 in S. Giovanni di Gerace, Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of Giuseppe...
Charles Wilson "Cw" "Charley" Whitacre
Jan 28, 2022
Struthers – Charles Wilson "CW" "Charley" Whitacre, 81, of Struthers, passed away on Friday evening, January 28, 2022 from an apparent heart attack.
CW will always be remembered for his smile, loyalty, sense of humor and strength.
He was born July 25, 1940 in Youngstown, the son of Howard Raymond and Wilma Irene (Goist) Whitacre...
Robert D. Gallitto
Jan 28, 2022
Canfield, Ohio - On January 28, 2022, this world lost a husband, father, uncle, cousin, friend, and mentor. Robert Gallitto transitioned peacefully to his eternal glory with the love and support of his family.
Bob was born in the Collinwood area of Cleveland and married his high school sweetheart, Joan. After having two children, they relocated to...
Marilyn (Battaglia) Long
Jan 23, 2022
Youngstown – Marilyn (Battaglia) Long, 72, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully into eternal rest Sunday morning, January 23, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Marilyn will always be remembered for her generosity, loving and caring nature. She expressed love that was tangible and had a heart of gold.
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Carol (Pifer) Kane
Jan 22, 2022
Canfield – Carol Kane, 93, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 22, 2022 at Austinwoods Health Care Facility.
She was born December 20, 1928 in Youngstown, the daughter of Lemont Sr. and Margaret (Hively) Pifer and was a lifelong area resident.
Carol was a graduate of Boardman High School and then earned her...
Felix Anthony Lazazzera Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
Boardman - Felix A. Lazazzera Jr. (Lee), 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday Jan. 16th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He celebrated life to the fullest cherishing every second he could with his family and friends. He never, ever turned down one invitation to get together with anyone and loved to watch his...
Beverly A. "Squeaky" (Johnston) Poidmore-Pariza
Jan 15, 2022
Boardman – Beverly A. "Squeaky" Poidmore-Pariza, 85, of Boardman, who passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.
She was born October 9, 1936 in Warren, the daughter of Arthur Courtney and Adda Belle (Carman) Johnston and was a lifelong area resident.
Beverly was a 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and received her Associates...
James W. Viano Jr.
Jan 14, 2022
Boardman – James W. Viano Jr., 72, of Boardman, passed away after a courageous four year battle with lung cancer with his loving family by his side.
He was born September 17, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of James W. Sr. and Rosemary (Famularo) Viano and was a lifelong area resident. Jim was proud to have grown...
Dr. Joseph P. Amon
Jan 13, 2022
Girard - Dr. Joseph P. Amon, 74 of Girard, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence, Thursday, January 13, 2022.
People have said "you couldn't help but like him," which is true of so many across the miles, young and old. He was generous to many, he had an enthusiastic sense of humor and always, always,...
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.
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