Obituaries

May 13, 2021

Youngstown – Barbara Jean "Shorty" (DeTata) Poghen, 80, of Youngstown, passed away early Thursday, morning, May 13, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born April 30, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Viola (Orlando) DeTata and was a lifelong area resident.

Barb was proud to have grown up on the...

May 9, 2021

Youngstown- Clara Pascale, 90, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 9, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Clara will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity, gentleness and especially for her smile.

Clara was born December 15, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of...

May 8, 2021

Boardman – Jeffrey H. Chahine, 93, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 8, 2021 following an extended illness.

He was born December 29, 1927 in Kfar Aabida, Lebanon the son of Hanna and Linda (Saba) Chahine and came to the United States in 1956.

Jeffrey married the love of his life, the former...

Apr 29, 2021

Estero, Florida – Delight (Nerone) Pannunzio, 92, of Estero, Florida, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 29, 2021.

She was December 15, 1928 in Youngstown the daughter of Michael and Mary (Vacarro) Nerone and attended East High School.

Delight was a proud homemaker and a true matriarch for her family. She always...

Apr 27, 2021

Struthers – Michael Joseph Paolucci, 61, of Struthers, passed away Tuesday evening, April 27, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael will always be remembered for his fun-loving nature, kindness, generosity and smile.

He was born May 26, 1959 in Youngstown, the son of Rocco and Mary Ann (Santangelo) Paolucci and was a lifelong...

Apr 14, 2021

Georgia - Rudolph "Rudy" Potesta, 88, of Cleveland, Georgia, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021 surrounded by family and loved ones.

He was born on May 5, 1932, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Modestine (Donofrio) Potesta and was proud to have grown up in Smokey Hollow part of Youngstown.

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Apr 11, 2021

Boardman – JoAnn T. (Cucciarre) Foster, 87, of Boardman, passed away on Sunday evening, April 11, 2021.

She was born October 7, 1933 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Theresa (Ferranti) Cucciarre and was a lifelong area resident.

JoAnn was a 1951 graduate of East High School and for many years was an office...

Apr 7, 2021

Barbara A. (Ellis) Dohar was called home and entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

She was born September 21, 1957, to George G. Ellis, Sr., and Elizabeth T. (Abraham) Ellis, and is now reunited with her mother-in-law, Paula, and the parents she loved immeasurably.

Barbara was a graduate of...

Apr 3, 2021

Campbell – Mary C. Carrier, 87, of Campbell, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Mary was born on December 20, 1933 in Campbell, OH, a daughter of Michael and Anna (Farkachovsky) Krotky.

Mary attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School and was a 1951 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

Apr 2, 2021

Canfield –Margaret A. "Peggy" Holzbach, 76, of Canfield, was born on Christmas Day, 1944 and passed away on Good Friday, April 2, 2021.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She always had a smile that could brighten your day along with her loving and caring nature.

She was born in...

Mar 31, 2021

Poland - Elizabeth "Liz" George, 94, of Poland, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at home on Wednesday March 31, 2021.

Liz was born January 9, 1927 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Michael and Anastasia (Kirchmerich) Naberezny and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended South High School, prior to meeting...

Mar 28, 2021

Anna Mae Williams, 60, of Austintown passed away at home Sunday March 28, 2021, surrounded by her family after a courageously brave four and a half year long battle with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Born on September 17, 1960 in Youngstown to parents George Delmar and Donna Jean (Troll) Protain, she missed them every...

Mar 17, 2021

Poland – Eugene J. "Gene" Calcagni, 97, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021with his loving family by his side.

Gene was born on February 13, 1924, in Smokey Hollow, the son of Italian immigrants Guiseppe and Marianna (Pesa) Calcagni and was a lifelong area resident.

Gene will always be remembered...

Mar 14, 2021

Youngstown – James J. "Jim" "Pete" Poghen, 57, of Youngstown, passed away early Sunday, morning, March 14, 2021.

He was born March 2, 1964 in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Barbara (DeTata) Poghen and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a 1982 graduate of Chaney High School, followed by earning his Bachelor Degree...

Mar 14, 2021

Boardman – Sophia (Chwalik) DeLuca, 93, of Boardman, passed away on Sunday morning, March 14, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Sophia was born in Campbell, Ohio on May 15, 1927, the daughter of James and Mary (Burek) Chwalik and she graduated from Campbell Memorial High School.

Sophia was a resident of West Palm...

Mar 7, 2021

Boardman – Eleanor Marie (Tareshawty) DeLuco, 90, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 7, 2021.

Eleanor 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 January 10, 1931 in Youngstown the daughter of Benjamin and Vincenza...

Mar 2, 2021

Poland – Nancy M. (Colla) Bucci, 104, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, March 2, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Nancy will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, generosity and loving nature as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

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Feb 26, 2021

Youngstown – Atty. William T. Carnie, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, February 26, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Bill will always be remembered by all who knew him for his dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, his generosity and his kind and caring nature.

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Feb 17, 2021

Boardman – Madeline M. (Palombaro) DiNardo, 96, of Boardman, who passed away Wednesday evening, February 17, 2021 with her loving nieces by her side.

Madeline was born March 20, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Pauline) Palombaro and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended Girard High School and was employed at...

Feb 16, 2021

Poland - Nicholas Anthony "Nick" D'Alesio, 81, of Poland, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Nick was born on the east side of Youngstown on March 14, 1939 the son of Italian immigrants Pietro and Rosina (DiPrimio) D'Alesio.

He was a proud "Golden Bear" graduate...