Obituaries

Apr 3, 2020

Austintown – Pamela Sue "Pam" Hover, 52, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020 at her residence due to health complications.

She was born August 18, 1967 in Youngstown, a daughter of Larry and Darlene (Lynch) Martin and was a lifelong area resident.

Pam was a 1985 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and...

Mar 30, 2020

Boardman - Ralph Sinistro, of Boardman, Our great father passed away on March 30, 2020.

Ralph will always be remembered as a true gentleman, a sharp dresser and great dancer, Ralph loved all the good things in life and was always willing to help anyone in need.

He was born in the Smoky Hollow neighborhood...

Mar 28, 2020

Boardman – Joanne K. Hayek, 79, of Boardman, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Hospice House with her loving family by her side.

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

She was born August 21, 1940 in Warren, the daughter of the Andrew...

Mar 25, 2020

Youngstown – Florence Barbara Rizer, 96, formerly of Palmer Avenue, Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

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

She was born October 17, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Matthew and...

Mar 24, 2020

Canfield – June Harris Murdoch, 95, who passed away peacefully at Hospice House Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

June was born June 28, 1924, the daughter of Clark and Florence (Bell) Harris and was a lifelong area resident.

June was a graduate of South High School and upon graduation she was employed at Youngstown Sheet &...

Mar 19, 2020

Poland – Felix Iarussi, 98, of Poland, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Felix will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends.

He was born January 18, 1922 in Agone, Italy, the son of Pasquale and Angeline Iarussi and came to the United States in 1929 as a young boy.

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Mar 18, 2020

Youngstown – Mary A. Pasquinelli, 94, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday afternoon March 18, 2020.

Mary will be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her kindness, love and compassion.

She was born September 22, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of Sestino and Angela (DiTomaso) DeSalvo and was a lifelong area resident.

Mar 14, 2020

Youngstown – Betty J. Jarvis, 75, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020.

Betty will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

She was born May 1, 1944 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Ogle and Ota Bell (Harmon) Yerkey and lived in the Youngstown are for...

Mar 14, 2020

Boardman – John P. Stabile, 89, of Boardman, passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

John will always be remembered and loved for his honesty, strong work ethic and sense of humor along with being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He was born May...

Mar 5, 2020

Salem – George A. Cackovic, 87 of Salem passed away to his heavenly home while his family was praying the Divine Mercy chaplet for him on Thursday afternoon, March 5th, 2020.

George will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity, strong faith in God and being a patriarch for his family....

Mar 2, 2020

Youngstown – Felix J. Rivera, 72, transitioned into eternal life on Monday, March 2, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Felix was born on June 23, 1947, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Ramon and Maria Rivera.

He moved to Brooklyn, New York at the age of 8, and in his early adult...

Mar 2, 2020

Canfield – Lawrence J. "Larry" Rizer Jr., 43, of Canfield, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, March 2, 2020.

He was born July 17, 1976 in Youngstown, the son of Lawrence J. "Larry" and Jacqueline "Jackie" (Finn) Rizer and was a lifelong area resident.

Larry...

Feb 27, 2020

Youngstown – Margaret (Wokaly) Belline, 91, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, February 27, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Margaret will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

She was born February 14, 1929, in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Suzanne (Calbally) Wokaly and moved to the...

Feb 17, 2020

Youngstown - Angelo J. Pignatelli, 86, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 17, 2020 with his loving family by hi side at Hospice House.

Angelo will always be remembered for his larger than life personality with a strong work ethic that left an indelible mark on everyone whom he encountered. He will also be remembered...

Feb 12, 2020

Youngstown – Lena M. Thomas, 68, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Lena will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her sense of humor, her generosity and caring personality.

She was born June 3, 1951 in Youngstown, the...

Feb 10, 2020

Austintown – John A. "BoBo" Scaramuzzino, 85, of Austintown, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, February 10, 2020.

BoBo will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his friendly and easy going personality along with his smile

He was born March 5, 1934 in Youngstown, the son of Carmello "Billy" and...

Feb 10, 2020

Youngstown – Pete Commarata, 76, of Youngstown, passed away suddenly Monday evening, February 10, 2020.

Pete will always be remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His sense of humor, kindness, generosity and ability to tell great stories and jokes will live on in the hearts of all that knew him.

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Feb 7, 2020

Youngstown – Carmela R. Guy, 84, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2020 at her residence.

Carmela will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile generosity and caring personality.

She was born February 3, 1936 in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Josephine (Carnevale) Serino and was...

Jan 31, 2020

Boardman – Eric D Rudiak, 47, of Boardman, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Eric will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. His sense of humor, generosity, and love, will live on in the hearts of everyone that...

Jan 25, 2020

Youngstown – Frances J. Silver, 73, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2020.

Frances will always be remembered and loved by her family and friend for her boldness, sense of humor, compassion, and generosity.

She was born December 29, 1946 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Carmella (Celadon) Fusillo and was...