All Obituaries

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Avenue, Youngstown, with visitation at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. for Theresa Polovischak, 97, who passed away at Aventura at Humility House in Austintown, OH. Theresa was born in the Brier Hill area of Youngstown on January 24, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank Parillo and Lucy (Dominic) Parillo. Faith was the focus of her life. She prayed daily to St. Anthony of Padua...

Paul W. Starkey, 77 passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hospice House in North Lima. Paul was born on March 18, 1947 in Beverly, West Virginia to his parents, Leo J. and Louise M. Swiger Starkey.  He was one of ten children and worked for General Motors for over 32 years before his retirement.  On March 7, 1966 he married the former Betty Jean Wyant and together they raised three wonderful children. Paul was a member of UAW and was a very handy man. He enjoyed fishing and...

Anthony R. Noday, affectionately known as Tony, departed from this world on March 31, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. Born on January 11, 1941, in Brier Hill, Youngstown, OH, Tony was the cherished first child of Joseph and Pauline Noday. He leaves behind his loving sisters JoAnn Reali (William) and Mary Louise Price (John C.). In the vibrant 1950s, Tony and his lifelong friends embraced the era with full gusto, donning the...

Lawrence Dean Nelson, 85, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024. Lawrence Dean Nelson was known as Dean to his family friends. Dean will be remembered for his love for his family and his generous spirit. Dean was born on July 22, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the son of Lawrence Percy Nelson and Blanche Marie Stahl Nelson. Dean grew up on a farm, where he often went down the hill to obtain fresh milk for his family. After serving several years in the Army in...

Laura Cherol, 96, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina at her daughter’s home. She was born on April 24, 1927 in Youngtown and was a daughter of Phillip and Neva DiPiero. She was the youngest daughter of Phillip and Neva and was preceded in death by her brother Tony DePiero and sister Lena Ruggiero. She was a graduate of Chaney High school in 1945. She worked at Cherol’s Market with her husband, Joseph, and was a caterer with her mother for...

Mary E. Friend, 90 passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at The Inn at Glenellen after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary was born in Zanesville, OH to her parents, Harry and Mayme Short Howell on August 8, 1933. She graduated from South High School in 1951 and from Mount Union College in 1954 with a degree in teaching. Mary taught in Parma for a year and in Boardman for 5 years.  She married James L. “Sonny” Friend on June 18, 1955, and together they...

Jennifer Lynn Scarsella “Twin” 40, passed away January 15, 2024 in Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Jen was born January 14, 1984 in Youngstown to her parents Paulette Scarsella and Otis Mosley. She attended The Rayen School and worked as an STNA at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland where she enjoyed taking care of her people. It was not just a job but her calling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family above all other things. Jen enjoyed the simple...

Ann Varanelli, 95 passed away January 17, 2024 in St. Joseph Warren Hospital.  Ann was born April 7, 1928 in Youngstown to her parents, Nick and Mary Marinelli Varanelli. She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School and worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a nurse’s aide. Having sewing as a hobby, she also worked at Moyer Manufacturing Company. Her other hobbies included baking, reading, and making clothes. She was a member of First Christian Assembly and their women’s...

Born April 22, 1973 in Youngstown, Kari Jo Dotts entered the world a bright eyed beautiful baby. Kari attended The Rayen High School. Among a long list of titles Kari held loving sister, loyal friend, and above all loving mother and grandmother. Kari leaves behind five children, Lee Edward “man”, Edward David “EJ”, David Lee “Dave”, Leeashia Dreama Catera “Pre”, Kerry Lee “Puffy”; five grandchildren, Lee’aira, Jazelle, Elise,...

There will be calling hours at St Anthony’s Church in Youngstown on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024, at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am celebrating the life of Frank D. Thomas Sr, 82, of Girard, who passed away at home peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife Angela and his grandson Zac Jones-Thomas. Frank was born on Jan 20, 1941, in Youngstown the son of John and Ann (Procick) Thomas. He was a proud graduate of The Rayen School in 1959 and was...