Obituaries

Dec 29, 2020

Indianapolis, IN - Judith "Judy" Lamm-Misgasky, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born June 20, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Edith (DeNiro) Lamm. In 1950, when Judith was 4 years old, the family moved to Indiana.

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Dec 28, 2020

Youngstown – Merle George Maloney Sr., 91, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.

He was born in Lowellville on April 4, 1929, the son of George James and Nellie Margaret (Stephenson) Maloney, and was a lifelong area resident.

Merle proudly served as a Private First Class in the United States Army during World War II....

Dec 28, 2020

Boardman – Alfred Michael Gabriel, 84, of Boardman, passed away on Monday evening, December 28, 2020.

Alfred will always be remembered for his strong work ethic, big heart, kindness, generosity, his strength and determination along with the love he showed to family and friends.

He was born January 1, 1936 in Beit Chabab, Lebanon, the...

Dec 27, 2020

Youngstown - Robert David Bolan, 88, of Youngstown,  entered eternal life on Dec. 27th, 2020.

He was born on September 12th, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Theodore David and Sarah (Macaluso) Bolan.

He was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Wilson on Nov. 22nd, 1958 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Toledo, OH....

Dec 27, 2020

Lowellville – Joanne M. (Bonace) Vecchiarelli, 82, of Lowellville, passed away Sunday evening, December 27, 2020.

Joanne will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her outgoing personality, kindness and generosity.

She was born on August 3, 1938, in Youngstown the daughter of Lewis and Philomena (Caldrone) Bonace and was a...

Dec 27, 2020

Lowellville – Judith K. "Judy" Simon, 79, of Lowellville, passed away Sunday morning, December 27, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Judy was born May 31, 1941 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Elizabeth (Brendle) Graham.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Judy worked as a dietary aide at Woodside Hospital for...

Dec 22, 2020

Sister Eleanor Santangelo, OSU, 90, of Canfield, died at Windsor House in Canfield  on Tuesday December 22, 2020.

Eleanor Jean Santangelo was born on July 20, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph V. Sr. and Lena (Massaro) Santangelo and was a lifelong area resident.   She was proud to have grown up on the Eastside and graduated...

Dec 20, 2020

Youngstown – Sylvia (Jianopoulos) Pantalone, 91, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Hampton Woods Nursing Facility.

She was born on December 7, 1929 in Youngstown, the daughter of George and Demetra (Talaganis) Jianopoulos and was a lifelong area resident.

Sylvia was a 1948 graduate of South High School. In addition...

Dec 14, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN -  Ilona W. Gerson, 82, of Youngstown, former president of Mahoning Lumber Center of Florida, Inc., entered eternal life on December 14, 2020 after a valiant and lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ilona was born March 16, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John M. and Mary Koneval Walko.  She graduated from Holy Name School,...

Dec 14, 2020

Marianne Mastropietro, 67, died on Monday December 14, 2020 at Mercy Health Center.

She was born on November 2, 1953 in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. Leonard and Anita (Callens) Gaydos.

Marianne received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toledo (1977) with a major in Speech and Hearing Therapy and a...

Dec 14, 2020

Youngstown - Barbara A. Hreen, 77, of Youngstown, passed away Monday evening, December 14, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman.

Barbara was born March 11, 1943 in Youngstown, the daughter of Steve and Mary Elizabeth (Myers) Hreen.

She was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and was a lifelong resident of the...

Dec 9, 2020

Canfield – Dolores "Pat" Pizzuto, 88, went to be with our Lord at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  She was surrounded by her family's love.

Pat was born on July 12, 1932 in Youngstown, the daughter of Herman and Mary Morris.  A loving mother and homemaker, Pat enjoyed caring for and spending time with her...

Dec 7, 2020

Youngstown – Nancy J. (Weldon) Campana, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Nancy will always be remembered as a loving, giving and incredible caregiver and friend.

She was born on June 27, 1933 in Youngstown the daughter of William and Jennie (Gillen) Weldon and was a lifelong area resident.

Dec 7, 2020

Youngstown – Charles E. "Charlie Brown" Brown, 82, passed away Monday evening, December 7, 2020 at his home with his loving daughter and family by his side.

He was born in Youngstown on October 8, 1938, the son of Carl E. and Esther (Carano) Brown and was a lifelong area resident.

Charlie was a graduate...

Dec 2, 2020

Columbiana - James L. Russell Sr, 76, passed away suddenly on Wednesday evening December 2, 2020. Jim was born in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Catherine R. (Kinney) Russell, and grew up in Brownlee Woods. He was a 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and went on to work as a Millwright for Commercial Sharing. On March...

Dec 1, 2020

Youngstown - Barbara J. Caruso, greeted by her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2020 while surrounded by daughter, son, and grandchildren, was received into Heaven and the loving arms of her husband Pepper.

Barbara was born June 25, 1937 in Youngstown, the daughter of Hilda (Schneider-Santucci) Karabin and was a lifelong area resident.  Barbara was a...

Nov 30, 2020

Y oungstown - Helene Gran Salreno, lived to celebrate her 100th birthday June 2020 then passed away November 2020, following complications of a fall and Covid-19.

She was a devout Catholic and supporter of the church and its' missions.  Helene was healthy and active until the last few months of her life.  A legendary businesswoman, Helene was...

Nov 30, 2020

Youngstown - Laverne (Cervello) Soriano, 95, of Youngstown, passed away Monday afternoon, November 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family

Laverne was born December 17, 1924 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, the daughter Thomas and Mary (Fonte) Cervello.

She and her family moved to Youngstown in 1928 where Laverne graduated from East High School in 1943.

Nov 30, 2020

Struthers – David "Dave" Nerone, 66, of Struthers, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, November 30, 2020 after a battle with ongoing health issues.

Dave will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his outgoing personality, his hard work ethic and the way he touched so many people with his presence. He will...

Nov 28, 2020

Gus J. Giannios passed away at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, November 28, 2020.

Gus was born in Youngstown Ohio on December 28, 1956 to James and Kathryn (Yurich) Giannios.  He was a graduate of Boardman High School in 1975 and excelled in carpentry, receiving the Gold Hammer Award his graduating year.

Gus was a...