All Obituaries

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary L. Santon was born to eternal life on July 11, 2019. Mary was born in Youngstown on March 22, 1939 to Stephen J. and Mary L. (Modarelli) Sferra. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. She married the love of her life, Daniel Santon, on December 27, 1958 at St. Ann’s in Brier Hill. The two recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past year. Mary was an active member at St....

There will be a private memorial mass at a later date said for Marie F. Vitullo, 86 who died on Sat. June 15, 2019 at her residence. Marie was born Oct. 22, 1932 in Campbell and was the daughter of Gennaro and Adelina Leobruno Trimmacco. She was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and did bookkeeping before her marriage. She continued her Italian heritage as an exceptional cook and was a co-owner of the Park Inn with her husband for seven years. Marie enjoyed going to casinos,...

Fred Peter Zagotti Sr. passed away Monday, May 27th, 2019 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Fred was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind his brothers; Frank, Lawrence, and Andy Zagotti. Along with his kids; Fred (Carla) Zagotti, Lynn (Mark) Aventino, and Kristy Novak. He was adored by all especially his grandchildren; Maria, Anthony, Alayna, Logan, Dominic, Zoe, and Matthew. Fred graduated from Rayen High School in Youngstown and...

Carolyn Davanzo, 98 died at 5:10pm on May 19, 2019 at Mitchell House in Westerville, Ohio of natural causes. She was born on January 23, 1921 in Girard, Ohio to John and Mary Chicarelli. Carolyn (known fondly as Chic) graduated from St. Elizabeth School of nursing in 1942 where she practiced nursing as an RN until 1984. She was a Red Cross Volunteer and was a member of Women on a Mission at St. Edward Church, a member of the Liberty Historical Society and the Jewish Community Center. She...

 Early Monday morning, May 13, 2019, was the death date of Mathew E. “Skip” Baker Jr., 78 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center Main. He died from complications following surgery. Skip was the son of Mathew and Helen Chmielewski Baker Sr. and was born Feb. 8, 1941 in Youngstown. After graduating from The Rayen School in 1959, he had a year of college and worked at Copperweld Steel as a supervisor retiring after 35 years of service. He was a member of Victory Christian Center, an...

    Elmer R. Bliss Sr., 71 passed away in St. Elizabeth Hospital Friday morning, shortly before noon. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 26, 1947 to his parents, Layton and Lauretta Lewis Bliss. Elmer first worked for Hurst Corp, leaving there to drive truck for J&E Trucking for 10 years, and finishing his career as a self-employed mechanic. He had a passion for working on cars, playing poker and Keno, polo, and watching wrestling on TV. Somedays you could catch him just...

Liberty- William passed away on Monday, April 22, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niles on June 12, 1925. William was the son of Joseph and Frances Rebek Copich. Bill graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy immediately after graduation....

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Schiavone Funeral Home for Donna J. Dell Osso, 66 who died early Friday morning in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Donna was born May 28, 1952 in Youngstown and was the daughter of Dominic V. and Alice F. Flecker Dell Osso. She was employed as a school bus driver with Girard City Schools for 30 years. She was a graduate of The Rayen School and enjoyed visiting with family and friends, going to...

Kathleen “Kathy” Naples, 74, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday, April 10th. Born November 14, 1944, she was the daughter of Bernard and Helen Walsh Boyle. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1962. Kathy retired from St. Elizabeth Health Center, where she worked for 35 years. Kathy loved taking trips to Atlantic City and Mountaineer with friends and family members. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports, dancing any chance...

A private showing was held Friday, April 12, 2019 at Schiavone Funeral Home in Youngstown for Wayne F. Ellis Sr., who died at St Elizabeth Boardman Campus. Wayne took one last ride on his way home Thursday, April 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1958 in Madison, the son of John W. Ellis Sr. and Carol Burgess/Schultz. He worked many years as a shift foreman for Sidley Concreate in Ashtabula County and most recently, as a service tech for the north east area of...