All Obituaries

Clotilde (Tillie) M. Buonavolonta, 91, of Girard entered into eternal rest on August 6, 2020 at Liberty Health Care. Tillie was born January 1, 1929 in Bugnara, L’Aquila, Italy, daughter of Umberto and Edele Di Giacomo coming to Youngstown in 1949. She was a faithful member of St. Rose Church where she devoutly attended mass every week and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of the month up to the time she could no longer attend. She was a homemaker that enjoyed...

Due to Covid-19, private services are being held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 2:00pm in Highland Memorial Park of Beloit for Emilia C. Citarella, 71 who passed away Friday, July 10th in Liberty Health Care. She was the daughter of Italo and Catherine Falivena Citarella born in Youngstown on August 22, 1948. Emilia was a graduate of Liberty High School and Youngstown State University before she became a licensed social worker and counselor. She is survived by her brother, Robert; son,...

Dorothy “Dolly” Carter-Colantuoni, born July 4, 1925, left her family and friends peacefully on July 8, 2020 of natural causes at Briarfield Manor where she was the “Manor Mayor” for the past five years. Dolly aka Grandma Dolly was a patriot for our country where she served as Rosie the Riveter during the war. She took great enjoyment in singing Italian songs which we will always hear. Her favorite word was BINGO! She will be forever remembered for her kindness,...

Livia passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born Sept. 28, 1921 in Bugnara, L’Aquila, Italy. She was the daughter of Domenico and Josephine (Ricci) DiPiero and came to the United States when she was two years old with her parents to the Girard area. Livia graduated from Girard High School in January 1940 and married Patrick DelBoccio on June29th of 1940. Livia was a homemaker for 18 years and then she entered Choffin School of Nursing and graduated in 1960 as an LPN. She worked...

There will be a private burial service Monday, July 6, 2020 in Crown Hill Burial Park at 1:00pm for Rosemarie Ronci, 94 who died June 30, 2020 in Howland Shepherd of the Valley. Rosemarie was born March 24, 1926 to John and Dora E. Dominic Furrie. She worked for Packard /GM and was truly Rosie the Riveter during the war effort. She had a strong belief in her Catholic religion and was a strong union member and supporter of UAW Local 1112. She was a caregiver for her parents, a devoted loving...

Shirley Ann Mancino, 67, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 30, 2020.  She was born December 2, 1952 in Youngstown.  She was the daughter of Barbara Lawrence Hodros and the late Samuel Lawrence.  Shirley was married to her high school sweetheart Samuel R. Mancino on December 5, 1970.  She graduated from The Rayen School in 1971. She loved going to garage sales and collecting Hallmark ornaments, along with other figurines.  Shirley also enjoyed spending time with...

There will be a mass at 11am in St. Mary Church in Mineral Ridge for Dominic DiLallo, 85 who passed away on Sat. June 20th at Austintown Health Care. Dom was born Nov. 30, 1934, a son of Frank and Florence Ritucci DiLallo. He was born and raised in Youngstown and graduated the Rayen School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1959. He was a Cement Mason working out of Cement Mason Local 179 for 60 years. He enjoyed many family gatherings and bowing on...

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 19, 2020 in St. Patrick Church in Hubbard at 10am in memory of Phyllis J. Pantone, 78 who died Sunday June 14th in Briarfield at Ashley Circle. Cookie was born March 23, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of Clyde W. and Evalena Turner Donelson. She was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and a member of the church. She had attended nursing school and for 22 years she was the office manager at Grief Brothers and later she worked 8...

Mayme C. DiMuzio passed away peacefully with family Monday, June 15, at Greenbrier Nursing Home. Mayme was born in Clay County, Kentucky to Clemia Mae (Bowling) and John Henry Howard on October 4, 1930. She moved to Ohio when she was 12 years old and graduated from Franklin High School in 1949. She married James J. DiMuzio of Youngstown on December 28, 1957, who passed away February 28, 1997. Mayme was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She worked 21 years for ITAM Post 3 catering...

Family and friends will gather from 4 to 6pm on Wednesday June 17th in Schiavone Funeral Home for Jeannine M. Woods, 60, who died Friday afternoon in St. Elizabeth Boardman. “Nina” was born August 28, 1959 in Youngstown to Russell H. and Mary Lou Aurelio Miller. She worked in Home Health Care for 10 years and was a former member of St. Rocco Episcopal Church.  She is survived by her husband, Ronald G. “Woody” Woods Jr. whom she married on Valentine’s Day...