Obituaries

Sep 28, 2025

Youngstown – Ann C. Desimone, 97, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Ann will always be remembered for her warm smile, kindness, generosity, and loving nature. She touched the lives of many through her faith, service, and unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Born in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, on March 25,...

Sep 26, 2025

Warren – Angela Marie Honsaker, 44, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 26, 2025.

Born on March 2, 1981, in Youngstown, Angela was the beloved daughter of Gerald Miller and Patricia Sebastiano and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Angela graduated from Warren John F. Kennedy High School and went on...

Sep 26, 2025

Poland – Charles Francis "Pat" McDanel, 91, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born on August 14, 1934, in East Palestine, Ohio, the son of Charles F. and Margaret (Gorman) McDanel, and was a lifelong resident of the area.

A graduate of East...

Sep 25, 2025

Struthers – John David Caudill, 79, of Struthers, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 25, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

John was born on January 31, 1946, in Hazard, Kentucky, the son of Dewey and Ada (Young) Caudill. He moved to the Youngstown area in 1965, where he would build a life rooted...

Sep 19, 2025

Youngstown – Loretta Grace "Gracie" Campbell, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 2, 1942, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of Clarence and Hallie (Junkins) Shriver, and moved to the Youngstown area in 1962.

Gracie will be remembered as a devoted...

Sep 16, 2025

Canfield – Joan Marie Cianciola, 84, of Canfield, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Born in Youngstown on April 25, 1941, Joan was the daughter of Louis and Mary Ellen (Urbania) DeLucia. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated from Girard High School and later pursued her passion for gems and...

Aug 21, 2025

William J. Manser, 75, of Youngstown died August 21, 2025 at Hospice House.

He was born in Youngstown to Ferris and Sophie (Manos) Manser and grew up in Coitsville.

Bill graduated from Ursuline High School in 1967 and received a bachelor's degree in history from Youngstown State University, where he conducted interviews for the university's...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...