Obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Poland - Dr. Robert Michael Maruschak, passed away on April 25, 2025, with his daughter, Lisa, by his side, after a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 90.

Born on March 8, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Mary (Postich) Maruschak and Michael Maruschak. Robert was a proud graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1952...

Apr 23, 2025

Poland- Ann Reineke Sitler, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, in Poland, Ohio, at the age of 94. Born on June 25, 1930, in Bellvue, Pennsylvania, Ann was the daughter of Janet Miller Reineke and Karl Edward Reineke. She lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, laughter, and a deep connection...

Apr 22, 2025

Canfield - Amelia M. (Amy) Yazbek, 76, of Canfield, made her transition to her Heavnely home on Tuesday evening, April 22, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

She was born October 18, 1948 in Youngstown, the daughter of Rizzie D. & Genevieve M. Yazbek and was a lifelong resident.

Amelia attended Cardinal Mooney...

Apr 20, 2025

Canfield - Judith "Judy" Ann Nelson, 77, of Canfield, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at The Hospice House of Mahoning County.

She was born Judith Ann Hayes on September 6, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Nancy (Vivo) Hayes. Judy grew up in a modest home in Austintown, alongside her sister, Mary Jane,...

Apr 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Frank Patrick Romandetti (1954-2025)

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Frank Patrick Romandetti, who departed this life peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 71.

He was born on January 11, 1954, on the Eastside of Youngstown. Frank embodied...

Apr 17, 2025

Youngstown - Vickie Gaughen (née Vaughn), 69, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic.

Vickie was born on April 4, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of Perry and Mary Louise (Antonucci) Vaughen. She graduated from Ursuline High School and lettered in track followed by attending Youngstown State University.

Vickie...

Apr 16, 2025

Boardman – Shirley A. Liga, 90, of Boardman, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 18, 2025.

Shirley was born on January 18, 1935 in Lowellville, the daughter of James and Mary (Smarrelli) Rotz and was a lifelong resident.

She graduated from Lowellville High School and then completed her training to become an X-Ray Technician at...

Apr 15, 2025

Boardman – Marilyn Eloise Goterba, 78, of Boardman, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on June 15, 1946 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Muriel (Pierce) Marino and was a lifelong area resident.

Marilyn graduated from Springfield Local Schools and was a...

Apr 14, 2025

Warren – Marsha Klasovsky, 78, of Warren, passed away Monday evening, April 14, 2025 with her loved ones by her side.

Marsha was born on April 2, 1947, in Warren, the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Papalas) Foundoulis and was a lifelong area resident.

She graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, followed by attending...

Apr 6, 2025

Austintown – Judy A. Marsh, 75, of Austintown, passed away Sunday evening, April 6, 2025 with her loving daughter and granddaughter by her side.

She was born July 15, 1949 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Lloyd Olt and Lorraine Knapp and moved to Lake Milton as a child where she attended Jackson Milton High School.

Apr 2, 2025

Boardman – Walter Taylor Strotman Jr., 70, of Boardman, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Walter will always be remembered as a hardworking, kind and generous man with a great sense of humor.

He was born on June 25, 1954 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, the son of Walter...

Mar 7, 2025

Hubbard – Timothy T. Miller, 72, of Hubbard, passed at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, on Friday March 7, 2025, from an extended illness, in the presence of his beloved family.

Tim will fondly be remembered for his smile, kindness, love of people, patience and easy-going personality.

Parents, Gerald and Laverne (Tate) Miller gave birth to...

Mar 6, 2025

Youngstown – Lucinda M. "Lou" Fusco, 89, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, March 6, 2025 with her family by her side.

Lou was born May 21, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Margaret (McFate) Sovik. She was proud to have grown up on the Eastside and was a 1953 graduate of East High...

Mar 5, 2025

Boardman –It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Fred R. Pruitt, 86, of Boardman, made his transition to his heavenly home peacefully Wednesday afternoon, March 5, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

Fred will always be remembered for his humility, calmness and quiet nature. He also will be remembered for...

Mar 5, 2025

Poland – Lilia Caparso, 94, of Poland, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025.

Lilia will always be remembered for her smile and as the family peacemaker and caregiver for her parents in the family home until their passing. She was the first to always give a helping hand to anyone in need.

She...

Mar 2, 2025

Youngstown – Rosemarie Elizabeth Cheff, 80, of Youngstown, passed peacefully into God's embrace and joined the angels in Heaven early Sunday morning March 2, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

Rosemarie will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was born May 11, 1944 in Youngstown,...

Feb 28, 2025

Columbiana - Alice Loretta (Mike) Rohan,93, passed away at home with family by her side on February 28, 2025.

She was born on August 8, 1931 on the east side of Youngstown to the late Ablen and Anna Mike.  She graduated from East High School in 1949 and was a proud member of the East High National...

Feb 23, 2025

Canfield - Domenico Fabiilli, 99, passed away peacefully on February 23 at The Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana.

Domenico was born in 1925 in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the son of Fiore and Maria Domenica (Ciccone) Fabiilli. He immigrated to the United States in 1949 with his wife Maria (Angelilli) and eventually planted roots in Youngstown, Ohio....

Feb 19, 2025

Boardman – Catherine S. D'Apolito, 96, of Boardman passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Catherine was born November 27, 1928, in the Briar Hill area of Youngstown. She was the daughter of Egidio and Carolina (DiPaolo) Modarelli and graduated from The Rayen High School.

Feb 17, 2025

Canfield – Ronald Vincent Gizzi, 84, of Canfield, peacefully passed away on Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

Ron was born on October 16, 1940 in Lowellville, the son of Phillip and Mary (DeCerbo) Gizzi and was a lifelong area resident.

Ron grew up in Lowellville and played the...