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Recent Obituaries
Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas
Eleanor (Thomas) Tauro
Nov 22, 2019
Poland - Eleanor Tauro, age 85, of The Inn at Poland Way, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on November 22, 2019. She was a fighter and overcame many health issues.
She was born Eleanor Marie Thomas, daughter of the late Mary (Rehak) and John Thomas, on July 3, 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio.  ...
Anna Marie (Mancini) Tropepe
Nov 22, 2019
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman., on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10 a.m., at St. Dominic Church in Youngstown for Anna Marie Tropepe (née Mancini), 87, who passed away peacefully, Nov. 22, 2019, at Hospice...
Augustine J. Chimento
Nov 16, 2019
Boardman – Augustine J. Chimento, 93, of Boardman passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, November 16, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Augustine will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his sense of humor, generosity and his quick wit personality.
He was born October 18, 1926 in Youngstown,...
Mary F. (Ingorvate) Guerrieri
Nov 12, 2019
Youngstown – Mary F. (Ingorvate) Guerrieri, 93, of Youngstown passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019.
Mary was born May 1, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph Ingorvate and Magdalene (Cimini). Growing up in Campbell, OH she was a lifelong Youngstown area resident.
Mary attended Campbell Memorial High School. She was primarily...
Geraldine "Geri" (Evangelist) Sherwood
Nov 12, 2019
Boardman – Geraldine "Geri" Sherwood, 70, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019 with her loving husband by her side. .
Geri will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her sense of humor, her smile and witty personality.
She was born July 7, 1949, in Youngstown,...
Frank E. Tarantine
Nov 12, 2019
Austintown – Frank E. Tarantine, 84, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2019 with his loving wife by his side after a long illness.
Frank will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his humbleness and easy going personality.
He was born October 1, 1935 in Youngstown, the...
Issa J. Rafeedie
Oct 29, 2019
Youngstown – Issa J. Rafeedie, 73, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, October 29, 2019.
Issa will always be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness and love of family. Â Anyone who met him, instantly loved him.
He was born April 20, 1946 in El-Bireh, Palestine, the son of Yacoub and Zehwa Rafeedie...
William J. Gerson
Oct 25, 2019
Youngstown - William J. Gerson, 88, owner and president of Mahoning Lumber Center of Florida, Inc., entered eternal life on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness.
William was born January 2, 1931 in Cleveland, the son of Samuel L. and Josephine Ascherman Gerson.
He graduated from Shaker Heights High School and attended the University...
Eileen Maria (Madden) Slanina
Oct 21, 2019
Boardman - Eileen Maria Slanina, 95, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 21, 2019.
Eileen will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her smile and generosity she showed to others.
She was born February 17, 1924 in Youngstown the daughter of Michael and Maria (Welsh) Madden and was...
Viola J. Armeni
Oct 19, 2019
Viola J. Armeni, 94, of Boardman, who passed away on October 19, 2019.
She was born October 15, 1925 in Youngstown, the 10th child of 13 of Santo and Christina (Morella) Armeni and was a lifelong area resident. .
She was a proud graduate from East High School and worked at Dollar Bank and then...
Anna M. (Flask) Rich
Oct 12, 2019
Canfield – Anna M. (Flask) Rich, of Canfield, 89, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, October 12, 2019.
Anna was born January 23, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Grace (Carano) Flask and was a lifelong area resident.
She was a 1949 graduate of East High School and was a very proud and...
Margaret Rose 'Marge" (Colantone) Locicero
Oct 7, 2019
North Lima – Margaret Rose (Marge) passed away peacefully, early Monday morning, October 7 th at the Assumption Village Nursing home. Marge was born January 23, 1918, the fourth child and second daughter of Oreste and Josephine (Iacovetta) Colantone. She was a 1936 Youngstown East High School graduate when the mascot was changed from the "Sun Risers" to the...
Jeanne R. (Davis) Essad
Oct 2, 2019
Youngstown – Jeanne R. Essad, 81, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019.
Jeanne will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her outgoing personality, her patience and her ability to see the good in everyone. She was a true matriarch and always placed her family first, especially her...
James Joseph Ferraro
Sep 27, 2019
Austintown – James Joseph Ferraro, 73, of Austintown, entered the gates of Heaven September 27, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
James was born February 27, 1946 in Youngstown to Joseph and Catherine (Bernard) Ferraro. He grew up in the Brier Hill neighborhood on city's north side.
He...
Walter E. Good
Sep 26, 2019
Youngstown - Walter E. Good, 80, of Boardman, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 26, 2019.
Walter will always be remembered as a caring, loyal, and faithful man that stood by the principles of duty, honor, and country.
He was born October 9, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of Walter P. and Marguerite (Clark)...
George J. Farris
Sep 19, 2019
Liberty – George J. Farris, 84, of Liberty, passed away Thursday afternoon from a sudden heart attack at his residence.
George will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his smile sense of humor and also as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He was born March 29,...
Julia (Soriano) Esseniyi
Sep 18, 2019
Boardman - Julia S. Esseniyi, 95, of Boardman, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 18, 2019.
Julia will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her pleasant and gentle personality.
She was born September 2, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joaquin and Antonia Soriano and was a lifelong area...
Joseph Arthur "Joe" Amendol
Sep 15, 2019
Austintown – Joseph Arthur Amendol, 49, of Austintown, passed away early Sunday morning with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with liver disease.
Joe will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his big heart, the way he could light up a room with his presence, and his sense...
Paula Rose Pratt Phd
Sep 4, 2019
Baltimore, Maryland - Paula Rose Pratt, PhD., 74, of Baltimore, Maryland, formerly of Youngstown, passed away of complications from bile duct cancer on September 4, 2019.
She was born October 5, 1944, to Rose Kailing, a public school teacher, and Elkins Pratt, a veteran of World War 1 (both deceased) in Paw Paw, MI, Paula was the...
Joseph S. "Chunch" (Jr.) Luchison
Sep 2, 2019
Joseph S. "Chunch" Luchison Jr.
Youngstown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm at St. Dominic Church, 77, E Lucius Ave. Youngstown, preceded by a 12:30 pm prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, for Joseph S. Luchison of...
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