Obituaries

Jun 28, 2019

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday July 1, 2019 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mt. Carme., Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating for MaryAnn Pizzuto, 80, of Austintown, who passed away peacefully Friday morning, June 28, 2019.

MaryAnn will...

Jun 22, 2019

Arkansas - There will be a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 11:00 am at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive in Boardman with Father Gerald DeLucia officiating for James "Jim" Anthony Antonucci, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, formerly of Youngstown who passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019 in Arkansas.

Jim was...

Jun 21, 2019

Boardman - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Thursday, June 27, 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 Alfred E....

Jun 19, 2019

Poland - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Rd., Poland with Rev. Msgr. William J. Connell officiating for Margaret Louise Martinec, 95, of Poland, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon June 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

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Jun 17, 2019

Fred Patrick Vicarel of Boardman passed in peace on Monday evening after assurances from his family that they had secured his comfort.  The last of twelve children of Domenic and Angeline (DeMain) Vicarel of 434 Albert Street, Fred was just shy of his 91st birthday. In his words he will be joining his siblings, parents, loved ones and many...

Jun 7, 2019

Sadie (Essad) Harika, 76 of Light House Point, Florida, God took her hand on May 23, 2019, so that she would suffer no more and be granted eternal light with him.

She was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Carroll J. and Josephine K. (Hanna) Essad.

Sadie was a graduate of South High School and...

Jun 5, 2019

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr.  officiating, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Yolanda E. (Berarducci) Fitzwilliams, 92, of...

May 31, 2019

Austintown – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio Jr.  officiating, for Anthony "Tony" "Junior" Frank Jr., 82, of Austintown, who peacefully passed away early Friday morning, May 31, 2019.

Tony...

May 21, 2019

Boardman – There was a private memorial service held on Friday morning, May 24, 2019 at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, for John E. Hanysh, 47, of Boardman, who passed away early Tuesday morning May 21, 2019.

John will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his generosity,...

May 14, 2019

Boardman – David Ralph Metz, 65, of Boardman, passed away Tuesday morning, May 14, 2019 after a four-year battle with prostate cancer.

He was born October 6, 1953 in Youngstown, the son of Ralph H. and Della C. (Luther) Metz and was a lifelong area resident.

David was a 1971 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High...

Apr 17, 2019

Boardman - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday April 22, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church,  Boardman, with Father Gerald Delucia officiating, preceded by a 10:30 a.m. prayer service at the Rossi & Santucci funeral Home, Boardman, for Donato Joseph "Dan" DiDomenco, 92 who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 17,...

Apr 14, 2019

Campbell - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Tuesday,  April 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish, 400 Lincoln Park Dr., Youngstown, with Father Kevin Peters officiating, for Thomas J. "Tom" Baron Jr., 80, of Campbell, who passed away Sunday April 14, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

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Apr 14, 2019

Youngstown – Marie Z. (Datko) Hodge, 92, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away at her residence early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019.

Marie will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her sweet, humble and quiet personality.

She was born August 6, 1926 in Youngstown, the daughter of Phillip James and Rose...

Mar 17, 2019

BOARDMAN – There will be a funeral service held on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, with Father John Jerek officiating for RoseMarie (Nardella) Yohman, 83, who died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, March 17, 2019.

She was born November 18, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael...

Mar 9, 2019

I ndiana – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Christine Church, 3165 S Schenley Ave., Youngstown, with Father Zachary Coulter officiating, preceded by a 9:15 a.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Bettie Mae (Sciortino) DeFiore, 94, of Indiana, formerly...

Mar 8, 2019

Private services have been arranged for Jeanne Blackstone, who passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, March 8th.  Jeanne had turned 97 years old on January 23rd.

She was born in the family homestead at 54 Leah Avenue on the south side of Youngstown in 1922, the daughter of Harry and Viola Carter.  For Jeanne,...

Mar 3, 2019

Youngstown – Paul O. Neidlinger, 86, of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Greenbriar Healthcare Center.

Paul will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his humbleness and quick wit.

He was born September 12, 1932 in Warren, the son of Harry and Helen (Sauers) Neidlinger and was...

Feb 27, 2019

Boardman – There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, with Pastor Matt Stacy officiating for Vincent Anthony Vitucci, 85, of Boardman, who passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side.

Vincent will always be remembered and loved...

Feb 16, 2019

Boardman – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Friday, February 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, preceded by 9:30 a.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, for Florence Catherine (Hubert) Gavozzi, 91, of Boardman, who passed away Saturday evening,...

Feb 15, 2019

Boardman – Anthony V. Potesta, 88, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 15, 2019.

Anthony was born April 18, 1930 in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Modestina (D'Onofrio) Potesta and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of The Rayen High School and was employed for over 50 years through...