Dr. Richard J. "Rick" Billak
Oct 19, 2021
Dr. Richard J. Billak passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on October 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with COPD.
Rick graduated from St. Mark's Seminary in Erie, PA in 1965. He then received his bachelor's degree from Gannon University in 1969 and his Ph.D. from Kent State University in 1976.
Rick was...
Virginia Marie Allen
Oct 19, 2021
Virginia Marie (Quatro) (Pavliga) Allen, 91, of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley Poland.
Virginia was born November 27, 1929 in Youngstown to the late Anthony and Mary Quatro and was a lifelong area resident.
She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. Virginia worked as a secretary for an...
M. Charlotte (Saba) Mike
Oct 18, 2021
Poland- M. Charlotte Mike, 93 of Poland, Ohio. M. Charlotte entered into eternal life Monday, October 18, 2021.
M. Charlotte Mike was born November 2, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, PA., the eldest daughter of Josephine (Sod) and John Maron Saba Sr., and came to Youngstown, OH after marrying Michael A. Mike Sr. April 17, 1947.
M....
John Joseph Maluso Sr.
Oct 16, 2021
Canfield - John Maluso, Sr., 97, of Canfield, a long-time educator, administrator, and city activist, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Hospice of the Valley. He died from complications of COVID-19.  Despite being fully vaccinated and recovering from the acute illness, he was weakened by the disease and unable to recover.
John was born on...
Patricia Ann Antonucci
Oct 10, 2021
Patricia Ann Antonucci, 70, of Youngstown, passed away at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth in Youngstown on Sunday, October 10, 2021 after battling COVID-19. Born on December 18, 1950 in Youngstown, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late John Sr. and Veronica (Smith) Antonucci. Patricia was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and a longtime member of...
Fredrick P. "Fred" Rome
Oct 3, 2021
Austintown – Fredrick P. "Fred" Rome, 83, of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2021 at Austinwoods Rehab Center in Austintown
Fred was born on March 9, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of Harry and Ann (Circella) Rome and grew up in Youngstown's famous Brier Hill neighborhood.
Fred was retired from WRTA where...
Vittorio Pecchia
Oct 2, 2021
Campbell – Vittorio Pecchia, 87, of Campbell, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon with his loving family by his side from a brief illness.
Vittorio 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 born July 22, 1934...
Esther Irene (Walker) Taylor
Sep 28, 2021
Boardman – Esther Irene (Walker) Taylor, 84, of Boardman, passed away at her residence early Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021.
She was born March 14, 1937 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Blackson) Walker and was a graduate of Vandergrift High School.
She married the love of her life Arthur W. Taylor...
Grace "Gracie Franke" (Franziskakis) Mcclain
Sep 26, 2021
AUSTINTOWN- On Sunday, September 26, 2021, Grace ("Gracie" Franke) McClain, 65, of Austintown, Ohio was called home to be with our lord.
Grace was born on April 12th, 1956, to Anthony and Beatrice (Dash) Franziskakis. Grace was raised on the east side of Youngstown and was a graduate of North High School.
Grace was the...
Robert Stephen Rider
Sep 24, 2021
Robert Stephen Rider, 68, of Sedalia Missouri, died on September 24th 2021 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 9, 1953 to the late Osborne and Margret Smith Rider.
On July 10, 2010 he was united in marriage to Theresa Bolan Yoor Rider at Sacred Heart Church...
Joann B. (Sinkovich) Crook
Sep 18, 2021
Canfield – JoAnn B. (Sinkovich) Crook, 73, of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, September 18, 2021.
JoAnn was born April 29, 1948 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (DiPasqua) Sinkovich and was a lifelong area resident.
JoAnn was a 1966 graduate of East High School and was a a...
John J. Roman
Sep 13, 2021
Warren – John J. Roman, 94, of Warren, passed away on Monday afternoon, September 13, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
John will always be remembered for his smile, kindness, generosity and friendly personality.
He was born July 2, 1927 in Hubbard, the son of John and Pauline (Dragiu) Roman and was a...
Helen A. (Mordocco) Trimboli
Sep 12, 2021
Austintown - Helen A. Trimboli, 102, of Austintown, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, September 12, 2021.
Helen was born in Youngstown, OH, on December 5, 1918, to Dominic and Angelia (Alia) Mordocco. She was a lifelong resident of Youngstown once returning from Italy at the age of 6. Helen was a graduate of South High School...
Anthony "Tony" Craig Corfios
Sep 12, 2021
Austintown – Anthony "Tony" Craig Corfios, 73, of Austintown, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
He was born September 21, 1947 in Palm Springs, California the son of Gus and Doris Corfios and moved to the Youngstown area as a young child.
Tony was a graduate of South High School and then had a...
Phillip J. "Phill" Datko
Sep 3, 2021
Youngstown – Phillip J. Datko, 72, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday afternoon, September 3, 2021.
Phillip was born May 13, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Marie (Zucharelli) Datko and grew up in Youngstown graduating from Ursuline High School.
Phillip proudly served his country in The United States Air...
Gloria Jean (Kline) Wolf
Sep 2, 2021
Youngstown – Gloria Jean Wolf, 69, of Youngstown, passed away after a courageous battle with numerous illnesses on Thursday afternoon September 2, 2021 with her family by her side.
Gloria will always be in our hearts and remembered for her sense of humor, kind heart and generosity.
She was born September 30, 1951 in Kittanning,...
Carol Diane (Gibson) Young
Aug 30, 2021
Twinsburg – Carol Diane (Gibson) Young, 83, of Twinsburg, formerly of Austintown, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, August 30, 2021.
She was born March 9, 1938 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy Rose (Beichler) Gibson.
Carol graduated from South High School and then continued her education for 2 years by attending...
Carmelo "Carmen" Accordino
Aug 29, 2021
Austintown - Carmelo Accordino, 89, of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Sunday August 29, 2021 while attending Mass.
Carmelo was born on January 22, 1932 the son of Salvatore and Grazia Accordino in Galbato, Giosa Maria - Sicily. He was one of nine children that survived World War II.
After The...
Sayde (Salloum) Gabriel
Aug 29, 2021
Boardman – Sayde (Salloum) Gabriel, 84, of Boardman, passed away on Sunday morning, August 29, 2021. Sayde will always be remembered for her big heart, kindness, generosity along with the love she showed to family and friends. She was born September 4, 1936 in Hrajel, Lebanon, the daughter of Youseff and Chafeka (Bassil) Salloum and came to the United...
Beverly J.C. (Kerney) Leventry
Aug 27, 2021
Lowellville – Beverly J.C. Leventry, 73, of Lowellville, peacefully passed away Friday evening August 27, 2021 with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Beverly will always be remembered for her generosity, helpfulness and the way everyone she met became a friend and loved her.
She was born December 12,...
