Father Naji Kiwan
Aug 14, 2025
Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, Subdeacons, Religious and Lay Faithful,
It is my sad duty to announce the passing of Father Naji Kiwan on Friday, August 15, 2025, after a short illness.
Born in Freidis, Lebanon on December 12, 1972, he was the son of Jalil and Chalabieh (Haddad) Kiwan. Fr. Naji is predeceased by his...
Sally Jannie (Motz) Mentzer
Aug 7, 2025
Boardman – Sally Jannie Mentzer, 68, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, with her family by her side.
Sally was born on May 14, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Sophie (Mihu) Motz, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson...
Richard "Lum" "Coach" Lalumia
Jul 26, 2025
Poland - Richard J. LaLumia ("Lum," "Coach"), 86, of Poland, passed away at the Hospice House on Saturday July 26, 2025.
Dick was born April 12, 1939 in Youngstown, the son of John C and Concetta G. (Battaline) LaLumia and was a lifelong area resident.
He was a graduate of Boardman High School and furthered...
Cheryl L. (Green) Johnstone
Jul 23, 2025
Youngstown – Cheryl L. Johnstone, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Cheryl was born December 7, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of Desmond and Helen Green. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
Cheryl was...
Elizabeth "Betty Jean (Streb) Parks
Jul 19, 2025
New Middletown – Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Parks, 79, of New Middletown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, July 19, 2025.
Betty was born on September 24, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Verne and Ann (Dobran) Streb.
A 1963 honors student graduate of Ursuline High School, she worked as a telephone operator first in...
Kenneth P. Craig
Jul 16, 2025
Canfield - Kenneth P. Craig, 79, passed away peacefully in the early hours on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on January 16, 1946, to Rosalie Billock Craig and Kenneth Craig and was the oldest son of six children. He was a proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School,...
Lloyd Charles Durbin
Jul 15, 2025
North Lima – Lloyd Charles Durbin, 88, of North Lima, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 8, 1936, in Lowellville, Ohio, the son of Charles and Rose (Wollet) Durbin, and was a lifelong resident of the area.
Lloyd graduated from The Rayen...
Tammy Sue Gavillet
Jul 13, 2025
Austintown – Tammy Sue Gavillet, 62, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Tammy was born on August 25, 1962, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of William "Bill" Gavillet and Mary (Scott) Coppedge. She moved to the Youngstown area in 1982, where she made her home and raised her...
Edward G. Reeping Jr.
Jul 3, 2025
Boardman – Edward G. Reeping Jr., 82, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born May 26, 1943, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Edward was the son of Edward G. Reeping Sr. and Stella (Smith) Reeping. He was a proud graduate of Latrobe High School, later attending Robert Morris...
John E. "Jack" Chismar Sr.
Jul 1, 2025
Boardman – John E. "Jack" Chismar Sr., 86, of Boardman, made his transition to his heavenly home on Tuesday afternoon, July 1, 2025 with his loving wife by his side.
Jack will always be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, loyalty and being a true gentleman. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin...
David John Campbell
Jun 25, 2025
Youngstown – David John Campbell, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Born July 19, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, David was the son of David and Loretta G. (Shriver) Campbell. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, he graduated from the Leonard Kirtz School in Austintown.
David was a devoted...
James Michael (Mick) Andric
Jun 20, 2025
Poland – James Michael "Mick" Andric, 77, of Poland passed away on Friday morning, June 20, 2025 at his home.
Mick was born on July 7, 1947 in Lisbon, OH, a son of Frank and Frances (Crawford) Andric.
Mick was a 1965 graduate of David Anderson High School in Lisbon and then enlisted in the...
Helen Elizabeth Wagner
Jun 18, 2025
Youngstown- Helen Elizabeth Wagner, 81, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on June 18th, 2025. Helen was born to Charles and Virginia Mallory on September 15th, 1943. Helen grew up on the South Side of Youngstown. She raised her children in Boardman and Girard, returning to Youngstown where she happily resided the remainder of her lifetime.
Through the...
Ann M. Franko
Jun 17, 2025
Youngstown – Ann Marie Franko, 90, of Youngstown passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Ann was born on March 11, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter and Magda (Grdenic) Mahin and was a lifelong area resident.
Ann was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson...
Jason Garet Smith
Jun 17, 2025
Youngstown – Jason Garet Smith, 51, of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 17, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Jason was born on May 29, 1974 in Youngstown, a son of Garry and Audrey (Hall) Smith.
Jason was a 1993 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and went on to attend Youngstown...
Grace Marie (Cammarata) Sloan
Jun 8, 2025
Campbell – Grace Marie Sloan, 94, of Campbell, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Grace will always be remembered for her positivity, kindness, and generous spirit.
Born on May 19, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Frank and Grace (Licavoli) Cammarata. She...
Jill Renee (Chambers) Shultz
Jun 8, 2025
Sandy Lake, PA - Jill Renee Shultz, 55, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 8, 2025 after a short battle with breast cancer. Jill lived in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania with her husband, Rick Shultz with whom she shared a full, timeless, and happy marriage.
Born the youngest daughter of Dale and Nancy (Fabiilli) Chambers,...
Daniel Worstell
Jun 5, 2025
Youngstown – Daniel "Dan" Robert Worstell, 68, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 5, 2025.
Dan was born on March 9, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Calvin Jennings Worstell and Judith K. (Graham) Simon. He graduated from Lehman High School in Canton.
Following graduation, Dan answered the call of duty...
Jerry Lamar Stanley
Jun 3, 2025
Youngstown – Jerry Lamar Stanley, 70, of Youngstown, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Born on January 9, 1955, in Dalton, Georgia, Jerry was the son of John and Minnie (Bagley) Stanley. He moved to the Youngstown area in 1956 and remained a proud member of the community throughout his life.
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Makala M. Gasparek
Jun 2, 2025
Boardman - Makala Marie Gasparek beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend born on June 17, 1989, was sent to her eternal home on June 2, 2025.
She was the daughter of Darius Gasparek and Teresa Palik-Gasparek.
Makala was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her....
