Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 24, 2019

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt Carmel, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating, preceded by a 9:15 am prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Antonette M....

Aug 24, 2019

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00 am St. Christine Church, 3165 S Schenley Ave., Youngstown with Father Simon Mino as the celebrant for William H. Soloski, 96, of Youngstown, who peacefully passed away Saturday evening, August 24, 2019 with his family by his side.

William will...

Aug 7, 2019

Boardman - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, Boardman with Father Philip Rogers officiating for Ronald L. "Ron" Quaranta Sr., 85, of Boardman and Pompano Beach, Florida, who passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 7, 2019.

Ron was born...

Aug 4, 2019

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Church, 1410 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown, with Father Kevin Peters officiating, for June E." June Bug" Sharish, 92, of Youngstown, who peacefully passed away Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2019.

June will always be remembered and...

Aug 4, 2019

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt Carmel, Youngstown, with Father Michael Swierz officiating, preceded by a 9:15 am prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Martha L. (Appulese) Bucci, 90, of...

Aug 3, 2019

Poland - There was a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Boardman with Father Philip Rogers as the celebrant for Maria (Vitucci) Ficorilli, 93, of Poland, who peacefully passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019.

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

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Jul 31, 2019

Phyllis Marie Cuprik, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 4:45pm, surrounded by her loving family.

Phyllis was born on March 21, 1946. She was a 1964 graduate of East High School. On August 19, 1967, she married the love of her life, Edward Cuprik. They were...

Jul 26, 2019

Youngstown–Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt Carmel, Youngstown for Dominic A. "Dom" Leone, 93, formally of Youngstown.  Friends may call between 9:00 am and 9:50 am at the church. Dom passed peacefully Friday, July 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family....

Jul 21, 2019

Poland – Lynda (Stupka) Barkett, 70, of Poland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 21, 2019.

Lynda will always be remembered as a loving, caring and supportive mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

She was born February 15, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and June (Ohle) Stupka and was a lifelong area...

Jun 30, 2019

Youngstown - Rita June Davis, 75, of Youngstown went to be with Jesus following a short illness on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Rita will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her thoughtfulness, generosity and dry sense of humor.  She would always be the first person to give a helping hand to all...