All Obituaries

Mary Lou passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 21, 1954 in Brier Hill (Youngstown), daughter of John and Gladys Graziano. Mary Lou loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending most of her time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafting (especially her Americana ), dancing, family cookouts and gatherings, bonfires, baking for her family and friends. Mary Lou loved caring for her neighbors and anyone who...

Florence “Flo” White passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, with her family at her side.  She was born in Youngstown on July 25, 1926, the daughter of Elizabeth (Maglieri) and Carmen Scaperotto and lived most of her life in Brier Hill.  Flo graduated from The Rayen School  and in 1949 she married Anthony “Tom” White. They were married for over 67 years until Tom’s death in 2016.  Together they operated Western Auto in...

Diana M. Schaeffer, 80, passed peacefully on March 25, 2020. Diana was born on May 5, 1939 in Youngstown Ohio to Anthony and Concetta DeFuria. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Chaney High School. She married Charles Schaeffer, her one and only love, on May 14, 1960. Diana was a fantastic hairdresser for over fifty years. She was a wonderful cook, a loyal friend, and loving partner to Charles. They loved to travel together and be on the go and...

 Late Tuesday afternoon 24 March 2020 Michael R. Moore Sr., 85, of Bedford Rd. passed away in his home surrounded by his family.  Michael was born July 2, 1934 in Youngstown, the son of John and Louise (Geddert) Moore.  He grew up on the East Side.   “Mouse,” as he was known, attended East High School.  He was a member of The Teamsters Local 377, and employed by this union for over 40 years.  Michael enjoyed his retirement and socializing...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:30am in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Raymond P. LaShure, 62 who passed away early Wednesday evening.   Ray graduated from Painted Post West High School, attended community college majoring in broadcasting, and went on to Served his country in the United States Navy for 9 and a half years on the USS Denver LPD 9 and the USS Kansas City. He was awarded Sea Service Ribbon with a Bronze Star, National...

Ernest L. Federico 71, of Youngstown, passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley after his battle with ALS. Ernie had a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in curriculum development, both from YSU and had completed post graduate work at Cal State, Los Angeles and YSU. He began his teaching career with Girard City Schools before leaving to work for the Department of Defense Dependant Schools in Germany and the Philippines. In...

Clara DiRocco Ducay greeted her Lord and Savior and joined Frank Ducay, her husband of 27 years, in Heaven on January 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Clara spent her final days at home, resting peacefully with her family by her side. She left this earth as she lived her life— arms outstretched to embrace her family. She passed peacefully in the arms of her children.  “Dukie”, as she was known to all who knew and loved her, will be greatly missed by her family. Her...

  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, January 13, 2020 in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10am for Samuel J. Mosca who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Youngstown. Sam was born on July 2, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of Salvatore and Josephine Piesto Mosca.  He was a lifelong area resident.   Sam graduated from Chaney High School in 1957. He served his country entering the United States Army in 1958 where he...

Rose Sculli, 94, passed away January 2, 2020.  Born Rose Marie Pasquale, the youngest and only surviving member of seven siblings in a family that started its American journey in Lowellville, Ohio. Rose was the only child born in Youngstown and raised on Youngstown’s Lower West Side and later, Brier Hill. Her parents, Frank and Carmella Pasquale, were both immigrants from southern Italy; neither of whom spoke English. In Brier Hill, she met Joseph Sculli, her husband of 74 years,...

  JoAnn (Cicozi) Gori of Girard passed away at her home on January 1, 2020. Born in Youngstown to Frank and Nancy (Greco) Cicozi on New Years Eve 1940. JoAnn graduated from Youngstown Chaney and started her lifelong passion of helping ladies and gentlemen look their best. She became a beautician at 16 years old in her parent’s basement on Salt Springs Rd on the westside of Youngstown.  JoAnn leaves to cherish her memory and cooking skills, her children, Nancy (Paul) Soots of...