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Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Michele L. Bucci
May 30, 2020
Youngstown – Michele L. Bucci, 61, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday morning, May 30, 2020 unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack.
Michele will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile, generosity and the kindness she showed to everyone. She will also be remembered for her love of dogs, especially her beloved...
Josephine (Santangelo) Hooper
May 28, 2020
Boardman – Josephine "Jo" (Santangelo) Hooper, 97, of Boardman, passed away early Thursday morning, May 28, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Josephine will always be remembered and loved for her generosity, caring nature and smile.
She was born January 10, 1923 in Youngstown, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Polifrone) Santangelo and...
Rose A. (Guerriero) Ruggieri
May 28, 2020
Rose Guerriero Ruggieri, 101, peacefully entered eternal life on Thursday, May 28, 2020 with family members by her side.
Rose was born on April 8, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Bernard Guerriero, and was a lifelong area resident. She attended East High School and graduated in June 1938. She worked...
Howard James O'Malley Jr
May 21, 2020
Boardman - Howard J O'Malley Jr., passed from this life on May 21, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 91. Each have a special memory and story of his sharp wit, generosity, and impeccable style.
Howard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 20, 1928 to Howard J and...
George David Protain
May 13, 2020
Youngstown – George David Protain, 58, of Youngstown, passed away from an apparent heart attack while doing his favorite hobby fishing at Lake Milton.
George will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity, smile and sense of humor.
He was born November 19, 1961 in Youngstown, a son of...
Joelynn Lofaro Dillo
May 9, 2020
Brookfield – Joelynn Lofaro-Dillo, 49, of Brookfield, passed away of natural causes on May 9, 2020 in Cairo, Egypt while following her passion for training horses and painting.
Joelynn will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile, outgoing and vibrant personality and caring nature.
She was born July 21,...
Donald J. Salreno
May 8, 2020
Youngstown-Donald J. Salreno, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, May 8th, 2020.
Donald will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity and hard work ethic.
He was born May 16, 1928 in Youngstown and was proud to grow up in Briar Hill and be a lifelong area resident. Donald was...
Susan M. (Price) Jones
May 6, 2020
Austintown – Susan M. Jones, 79, of Austintown, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning at her residence with her loving daughters by her side.
Susan will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her humbleness, generosity, and easy going personality.
She was born June 16, 1940 in Youngstown, the daughter of...
Colin J. Donohue
Apr 25, 2020
Youngstown – Colin J. Donohue, 89, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday evening, April 25, 2020 after a brief illness.
Colin was born March 4, 1931 in New Philadelphia, Ohio the son of Patrick and Katherine (Cox) Donohue.
Colin was a high school graduate and then earned his Degree in Psychology & Testing from Catholic University...
Mariann E. (Poccia) Barker
Apr 25, 2020
Youngstown – Mariann E. (Poccia) Barker, 86, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon April 25, 2020.
Mariann will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity, smile and outgoing personality.
She was born March 29, 1934 in Youngstown the daughter of Antonio and Carmel (DiCicco) Poccia and was a...
Fanny J. (Faustino) Didomenico
Apr 24, 2020
Fanny DiDomenico, passed away Friday April 24, 2020 from a battle with cancer.
She was born September 14, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Stephen and Theresa Marie Rozzo Faustino. Fanny lived in Boardman most of her adult life and resided in Canfield for the past 11 years.
She...
Anthony "Tony" William Caplen Jr.
Apr 20, 2020
Niles - Anthony William Caplen, Jr. born October 29, 1933 was called to heaven on April 20, 2020.
Son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Rich) Caplen, Sr., Anthony was a graduate of The Rayen High School and life-long resident of Youngstown, Ohio.
He retired as a Lieutenant from the Mahoning County Sheriff's Department and...
August "Augie" Catalano
Apr 16, 2020
August "Augie" Catalano, 71, of Poland, passed away on April 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Boardman after a short illness.
Augie was born in Fagnano Alto Castello, Abruzzi, Italy on April 11, 1949, the son of Antonio and Ada (Scarsella) Catalano and came to the Youngstown area in 1957. Augie spent most of his life...
Anthony "Tony" "Papa Butch" Deniro
Apr 16, 2020
Poland – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a well-respected and longtime advocate for the Youngstown City School System. Anthony P. "Tony" "Papa Butch" DeNiro Jr., 74, of Poland, passed away early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 after a courageous twelve day battle with the coronavirus.
Tony will always be remembered for...
Joseph J. "Joe" Hanna
Apr 15, 2020
Youngstown – Joseph J. "Joe" Hanna, 76, of Youngstown, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 15, 2020, after a courageous 3-week battle with the coronavirus.
Joe will always be remembered by his family and friends for his larger-than-life presence, generosity, and smile.
He was born November 13, 1943 in Youngstown, the son of Henry and...
Carl Zeroski
Apr 14, 2020
New Jersey – Carl Zeroski, 51, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on April 14, 2020 in New Jersey from a sudden heart attack
Carl will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his hard work ethic, dry sense of humor and easy going personality.
He was...
Andrew James "Drew" Rackov
Apr 12, 2020
Canfield, OH – Andrew James "Drew" Rackov, 48, of Canfield, passed away at his home on Sunday April 12, 2020. His wife Jessica and beloved son Andy were his heart and soul. There was no better father and mentor for Andy, and he will never be forgotten.
He was born July 31, 1971 in New Castle, Pennsylvania,...
Dorothy J. "Dot" (Turchan) Pizzuto
Apr 11, 2020
Youngstown - Dorothy "Dot" J. (Turchan) Pizzuto, 92, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020 with daughters at her bedside reminiscing of all the wonderful memories they had growing up.
Dorothy was born July 21, 1927 in Youngstown, the daughter of Mathew and Mary (Vansack) Turchan and was a lifelong area resident. She was the...
Mario Diiullo
Apr 8, 2020
Mario DiIullo, 84, passed away April 8, 2020, at his home in the company of family.
He was born April 8, 1936 in San Pietro Avellana P Isenia, Italy to Oreste and Pasqualina (Colaizzi) DiIullo.
Mario and his younger brother Nino immigrated to the United States in the spring of 1954 to join their family...
Dolores J. "Buzzy" (Terihay) Suchora
Apr 8, 2020
Youngstown – Dolores J. "Buzzy" Suchora, 82, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday evening, April 8, 2020.
Buzzy will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity, kindness, sense of humor and smile.
She was born April 6, 1938 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Steven and Barbara (Kusic) Terihay...
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