Michael J. "Mike" Welch
Jul 13, 2021
Boardman – Michael J. "Mike" Welch, 57, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 13, 2021 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His fun and upbeat personality was contagious to anyone who knew Mike. He...
Dr. Paul D. Vasko
Jul 9, 2021
Youngstown - Dr. Paul D. Vasko, 78, passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 9, 2021 after a seventeen year struggle with Parkinson's disease.
Paul was born April 13, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of Martin and Helen (Cherney) Vasko.
He was a 1961 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Paul earned a basketball scholarship to...
Eleanor L. (Thomas) Delfino
Jul 5, 2021
Eleanor L. Delfino, age 84, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Born in Masury, Ohio on July 8, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Shafer and Theodore Thomas.
Eleanor was beloved wife of 52 years to the late David Delfino, loving mother to Sharon Sharkey (late husband Thomas) and Karen Delfino...
Norman Joseph Coury
Jul 1, 2021
Norman Joseph Coury, 94, of New Castle, PA, formerly of Youngstown, went to Heaven peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning to be reunited with his dear wife Nancy Coury.
He was born Oct. 18, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Pete and Ida (Thomas) Coury.
He lived an exceptionally long, healthy, beautiful...
Alice E. (Beedham) Hoffman
Jun 27, 2021
Boardman – Alice E. (Beedham) Hoffman, 76, of Boardman, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, June 27, 2021.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed for her kindness; smile; generosity and the way she made everyone feel welcomed.
She was born November 6, 1944 in Youngstown, the daughter of Roy...
Julia (Mislai) Italiano
Jun 26, 2021
Boardman – Julia (Mislai) Italiano, 96, of Boardman, peacefully was called home to heaven Saturday morning, June 26, 2021.
Julia will always be remembered as a strong, loyal, and compassionate wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to so many.
She was born September 13, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and...
Nicholas A. "Nick" Poccia
Jun 22, 2021
Youngstown – Nicholas A. "Nick" Poccia, 92, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 22, 2021.
Nick will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his happiness, positive attitude, generosity and being full of life.
He was born August 24, 1928 in Youngstown the son of Antonio and Carmel...
Maribeth Veronica Curtis
Jun 19, 2021
Youngstown – Maribeth Veronica Curtis, 61, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Saturday evening, June 19, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
She was born November 18, 1959 in Youngstown, the daughter of William Roy and Irene (Slaina) Curtis and lived most of her life in the Youngstown area.
Maribeth was a 1977...
Vanda Ann (Spence) Knickerbocker
Jun 15, 2021
Boardman – Vanda (Spence) Knickerbocker, 53, of Boardman, lost her battle with brain cancer as her husband held her hand and prayed with her on Tuesday afternoon, June 15, 2021.
Vanda was born October 19, 1967, in Colchester, England, the daughter of Frank and Ann (Gibbons) Spence. She earned a bachelor's in music from the Royal Northern...
Saada "Tita" T. (Menhem) Simon
Jun 14, 2021
Youngstown – Saada (Menhem), Simon, "Tita", 89, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Monday evening, June 14, 2021, with her loving family by her side.
She was born April 4, 1932, in Idjabra, Batroun, Lebanon, the daughter of Tanios and Hisney (Chieban) Menhem, arriving in the U.S. in 1952, at the age of 19, after marrying Joseph...
Angeline Dilisio
Jun 11, 2021
Poland – Angeline DiLisio, 93, of Poland, peacefully passed away on Friday evening, June 11, 2021.
She was born October 17, 1927 in Petrella di Tifernina, Campobasso, Italy, the daughter of Antonio and Michelina DiLisio and came to the United States in December 1957.
Besides being a proud homemaker, Angeline was employed for Moyer Pant...
Charles "Chuck" Rossvanes
Jun 8, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Rossvanes, 93, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
He was born December 24, 1927 in Youngstown, son of Gregory and Helen (Flessa) Rossvanes.
Chuck married the love of his life, the former Ellen Ciotola, in 1964. Chuck and Ellen spent 44 happy years together, living in both Sharon, PA...
Claire M. (Saunders) Maluso
Jun 6, 2021
YOUNGSTOWN – Claire Maluso, 92, of Canfield and longtime Youngstown resident, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
Claire was born May 6, 1929 in Youngstown to John L Saunders and Florence Fitch Saunders who were one of the founding families of St. Brendan's Church.
She attended St. Brendan's School,...
Carol Sue (Silver) Tul
Jun 5, 2021
Canfield – Carol Sue (Silver) Tul, 77, of Canfield, peacefully passed early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 after a brief illness with her loving family by her side.
She was born December 12, 1943 in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Loretta (Smith) Silver. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from South High School.
...
Linda S. (Larson) West
Jun 2, 2021
Youngstown - Linda S. (Larson) Barber West, 65, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away late Wednesday evening, June 2, 2021 with her devoted husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born January 6, 1956 in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles E Sr. and June...
Isabel "Diz" (Starr) Musolino
Jun 1, 2021
Canfield – Isabel (Starr) "Diz" Musolino, 95, of Canfield, peacefully passed away late Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021.
She was born August 28, 1925 in Triadelphia, West Virginia, the daughter of John R. Sr. and Rose (Coletti) Starr and moved to the Youngstown area as a young child.
Isabel graduated in the June class of...
Kathy (Stanley) Perry
May 21, 2021
Canfield – Kathy Stanley Swartz Perry, 70, of Canfield passed away Friday morning, May 21, 2021 at the Hospice House in Poland, with her loving family by her side.
Kathy will always be remembered for her fun and lively personality and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on August...
Virginia "Dolly" Chiarello
May 20, 2021
Youngstown – Virginia "Dolly" Chiarello, 88, of Youngstown, passed away early Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at the Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
Dolly will always be remembered for being a strong, meticulous and hard working woman who loved her family dearly.
She was born March 5, 1933 in Youngstown, a daughter of...
Lenine "Lenny" Strollo
May 19, 2021
Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, 90, of Youngstown, was called home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Lenny was born April 21, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette (Cavallo) Strollo and was a lifelong area resident.
Lenny was blessed with a very large and loving family. Nothing gave him greater joy than to...
Fern June (Wrikeman) Thompson
May 16, 2021
Aurora - Fern June (Wrikeman) Thompson, 97, passed peacefully Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Anna Maria in Aurora, Ohio.
Fern was born June 21, 1923 in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Heiser) Wrikeman and was a lifelong area resident.
She attended Chaney High School and married her husband, Ray Thompson in 1946. Fern...
