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Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
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...
Marcella Anne (George) Petruzzi
Nov 11, 2021
Marcella Anne "Marcy" (George) Petruzzi, 67, of Boardman passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Marcy was a brilliant woman, a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on October 1, 1954, Marcy was the daughter of Francis and Margaret (Koury) George....
Catherine "Cass" Moody
Nov 10, 2021
Austintown - Catherine "Cass" Moody, 66, of Austintown, went home to be with Jesus on November 10, 2021.
Cass was born on July 19, 1955, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Rose (O'Dea) Meenachan and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1973. Her favorite job was working at Choffin...
Bianca Marie Minotti
Nov 8, 2021
North Lima - Bianca Marie Minotti, passed away on Monday, November 8th at her residence at Assumption Village in North Lima, OH, at age 101.
Bianca was born on September 15th, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of Luigi and Vittoria Piombini. At age 8, her family relocated to Rome, Italy, where Bianca continued her early...
Joseph Frank Marshall Jr.
Nov 2, 2021
Columbus – Joseph Frank "Joe" Marshall Jr., 68, of Columbus, formerly of Youngstown, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 2, 2021.
He was born August 27, 1953 in Youngstown the son of Joseph Frank Sr. and Agatha (Innocenzi) Marshall.
Joe graduated from Chaney High School and then earned his Bachelor Degree from Youngstown State University...
Mae Ann (Howley) Weimer
Nov 2, 2021
Y oungstown – Mae Ann Weimer, 59, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Mae will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile, generosity and loving nature.
She was born April 11, 1962, in Dubois, Pennsylvania the daughter of...
Michael A. "Mike" Lariccia
Oct 31, 2021
London – Michael A. "Mike" Lariccia, 90, of London Oh, formerly Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, October 31, 2021 with his family by his side.
Michael will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his happiness, positive attitude, hard work ethic, generosity and being full of life.
He was...
Santina Nicolina "Sandy" Pecchia
Oct 31, 2021
Youngstown – Santina Nicolina "Sandy" (Bernabeo) Pecchia, 93, of Youngstown, passed away at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth in Youngstown on Sunday evening, October 31, 2021.
Sandy was born on May 20, 1928 in Manoppello, Pescara, Italy, a daughter of Giuseppe and Lucia (Marino) Bernabeo.
In 1929, Sandy and her family immigrated to the United...
Lee Richard Seiple
Oct 29, 2021
Cortland- Lee R. Seiple, 77 of Cortland, Ohio entered into eternal life Friday, October 29, 2021.
Lee was born on January 22, 1944 in Warren, Ohio. He was the son of the late William and Martha (Bolton) Seiple. A graduate of Newton Falls High School in 1962, Youngstown State University in 1966 with a B.S. in Education,...
Vilma A. (Strollo) Cramer
Oct 24, 2021
Canfield - Vilma Cramer, 96, of Canfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 after a long illness.
Vilma was the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Strollo and was a lifelong resident of Youngstown and Canfield.
Vilma graduated in 1943 from East High School and was employed for many years at General...
Hanna L. Sassya
Oct 20, 2021
Vienna Township – Hanna L. Sassya, 26 of Vienna Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Hanna will always be remembered and loved for his generosity, happiness, and his loving and caring nature. Hanna was the most selfless human being that everyone has encountered.
He was born September 8, 1995 in Margate, Florida the...
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