All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Argentina “Argie” Collovecchio, 92, announces her passing on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1929 in Sulmona, Italy to the late Filomena Ricci Cantelmi and Michael Cantelmi.  Argie immigrated to the USA when she was ten years old to Youngstown, OH and lived in that area the rest of her life. The best day of her life was July 3, 1948 when she married Eugene “Cookie” Collovecchio who preceded her...

James “Jim” Nardella, 73 of Liberty Township passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021 at Hospice House with his daughter by his side after a very courageous battle with cancer.  Jim was born on August 5, 1948 in Youngstown Ohio, the son of James and Rose (Cataldo) Nardella Sr.  Jim was a 1966 graduate of Liberty High School and a lifetime member of St. Rocco’s Episcopal Church.  Jim served his country in the U.S Army with the 101st Airborne Infantry in...

Manuel Crespo, 90, passed away Nov. 10, 2021 in Maplecrest Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 28, 1931 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to his parents Maria and Antonio Crespo. He was married to Gladys Prosser for 25 years before her passing on Sept. 19, 1982. Together they had seven children and many grandchildren. Manny worked as a steel worker and enjoyed gardening. He was known to have a smile on his face and to lend a helping hand. He will be missed by many. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Dianne Gagliano passed away with family by her side on September 24. She was born July 17, 1942, to Imro and Donna Cupar Novak. A 1960 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, she went on to earn a degree in Education from Youngstown College and became a teacher in the Youngstown City and Campbell School districts. She put her career aside to raise her three children, as the selfless person she was. Dianne reinvented her work later in life as a medical...

Private services are being held for Bert McClimans, 46, who died suddenly on Friday, October 22, 2021. Bert lived with his mom Sue McClimans of Girard. He graduated from Girard High School and worked for local 71 for 20 years. He was a big Cleveland Browns fan and liked Kayaking. In his spare time he liked to restore his grandparent’s home. Bert leaves his two daughters, Taylor (Mathew) Deal of Virginia and Paige McClimans of Boardman; two grandsons, Levi and Liam Deal of Virginia; two...

Lisa Howard, daughter of the late Retha Mae Howard and Johnnie B. Howard, was born February 11th, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio. She transitioned to her heavenly home on October 5th, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. Lisa was employed with the Hampton Inn for over 15 years where she worked as head housekeeper. Lisa loved cooking, gambling, and spending time with her siblings, children, and grandchildren. She spent years creating lifelong memories with her...

Brenda E. Leshnack, age 81 passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 2, 2021. Brenda was born on February 7, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Daniel and Helen (Beshara) Cononico. Brenda, together with her family resided on the east side of Youngstown and moved to Liberty Township in 1970 where she lived until her passing. Brenda was a practicing Catholic and a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, St. Anthony Parish and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Brenda...

Mary Louise “Peppy” Patuto, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle Nursing Home following a courageous battle with cancer and COVID.  She was born July 4, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest daughter of the late Rose Capezio D’Eramo and Chester D’Eramo of Youngstown. Mary Louise was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, graduating from Chaney High School in 1953. Following her graduation she met her late husband...

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. Michael Swierz on Wednesday, September 29, at 11A.M. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Youngstown for Patricia L. Novello, 69, who passed away Thursday, September 23, at home. Patricia was born March 7, 1952, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Frank and Concelia Giannini Novello and was a lifelong Liberty Township resident. She was a member of St. Anthony Church, a graduate of St. Anthony School in 1966, and a graduate of...

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