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Boardman, Ohio, and surrounding areas

Edward Gary Strasik

Edward Gary Strasik

Jan 18, 2020

Boardman – Edward Gary Strasik, 69, of Boardman, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the home of his sister.

Gary was born July 18, 1950 in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Josephine (Perrico) Strasik.

He was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School and then attended Youngstown State University.

Early on...

Donald Cicoretti

Donald Cicoretti

Jan 13, 2020

Lowellville – Donald G. "Don" Cicoretti, 80, of Lowellville, passed away Monday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital on January 13, 2020.

He was born June 21, 1939 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic and Catherine (Moran) Cicoretti and was a lifelong area resident.

Don was a 1960 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for...

Thomas R. "Tom" Murphy

Thomas R. "Tom" Murphy

Jan 9, 2020

Poland – Thomas R. "Tom" Murphy, 95, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 9, 2020 at Hospice House after residing at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Tom was born June 5, 1924 in Campbell, the son of Bruno and Rose (Zupp) Murphy and was a lifelong area resident.

He graduated from...

David W. "Dave" Weikart

David W. "Dave" Weikart

Jan 4, 2020

Boardman – David W. "Dave" Weikart, 68, of Boardman, passed away Saturday afternoon holding hands with his loving wife.

Dave will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his practical jokes, sense of humor, generosity and smile.

He was born April 18, 1951 in Washingtonville, the son of William and Eunice...

Stephen M. "Whitey" Cheff

Stephen M. "Whitey" Cheff

Jan 4, 2020

Austintown – Stephen M. "Whitey" "Sonny" Cheff, 84, of Austintown, who passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2020.

He was born August 15, 1935 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic and Mary Ann (Henik) Cheff and was a lifelong area resident. Whitey was proud to have grown up in the Brier Hill section of Youngstown and...

Samuel A. Chicarelli

Samuel A. Chicarelli

Dec 31, 2019

Youngstown – Samuel A. Chicarelli, 91, of Youngstown, who passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019.

He was born September 27, 1928 in Girard, the son of Michael and Carmel (Ross) Chicarelli and was a lifelong area resident.

Sam graduated from Girard High School where he excelled in football and then attended Youngstown...

William A. Santangelo

William A. Santangelo

Dec 30, 2019

Boardman – William A. "Bill" Santangelo Sr., 91 of Boardman, passed away peacefully late Monday evening, December 30, 2019 with his family by his side.

Bill will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his smile and outgoing personality.

He was born January 13, 1928, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph...

Rose (Finora)  Vosch

Rose (Finora) Vosch

Dec 2, 2019

Poland – Rose (Finora) Vosch, 98, of Poland passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon December 2, 2019.

Rose will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her easy going personality and smile.

She was born September 8, 1921 in Youngstown, the daughter of Dominic and Mary (Centofanti) Finora and was a...

Rosalie Sarah (Troll)  Williams

Rosalie Sarah (Troll) Williams

Nov 30, 2019

Lowellville - Rosalie Sarah Williams, 79, of Lowellville, passed away surrounded by her loving family, early Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown.

"Mama Rose", as she was affectionately known, was born July 3, 1940 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dennis and Sarah (Merrily) Troll.

She...

Josephine Pallotta

Josephine Pallotta

Nov 29, 2019

Canfield – Josephine Pallotta, 92, of Canfield, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 29, 2019 with her loving family by her side. .

She was born July 31, 1927, in Youngstown, the daughter of Thomas and Rose (Porfilio) Pallotta and was a lifelong area resident.

Josephine was a graduate of East High School. She was...

Eleanor (Thomas)  Tauro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  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

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

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

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...

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