All Obituaries

Phyllis Jo Brown, 71, a lifelong Youngstown area resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, Sept. 2, 2021 in Austintown, OH. Phyllis was born Dec. 31, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late J. Phillip and Josephine Richley. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1967 and later from Youngstown State University. In the early 1970s, she began her teaching career at Rayen High School where she taught courses in typing and secretarial skills. After teaching for several years,...

Frank R. Delio, 97 passed away July 28, 2021 after a short illness. He was born October 10, 1923 in Youngstown, to his parents Conrad and Jennie DiGiacomo Delio. Growing up on the Northside of Youngstown, graduated from The Rayen School and enlisted in the US Army. Frank served in the European Theatre 12th Armored Tank Division, Company B, also known as “The Hell Cats” during WWII, where he received various medals of service. After returning from the war Frank entered the...

On Friday, July 23, 2021, Joseph John Mlynarski Sr. loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his home surrounded by his family at age 76. Joseph was born on August 15, 1944 in Niles, Ohio to Alexander and Helen Turowski Mlynarski. He graduated from Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. At age 23 he was drafted into the Army where he served as a combat medic in the Vietnam War. During his service he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and the...

Margaret Elizabeth Andello passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 with her family by her side. Margaret was born on September 11, 1923 the daughter of John and Sofia Remner Schaner. Margaret was a graduate of Girard High School and then like most young women in those days worked “supporting the boys” in factories during World War II. It is there that she met, with the encouragement of her father, her husband, Samuel J. Andello. They were married on her birthday, September 11,...

Austintown – Mrs. Louise Ann Creatura, 80, died June 23, 2021, in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Mrs. Creatura was born August 7, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond and Ann Hohos Evich. She and her late husband, Daniel Creatura, moved to Austintown about 40 years ago, and attended Holy Name and St. Joseph churches. She was a graduate of Chaney High School. She had worked at the former Livingston’s Department Store in downtown Youngstown, and at Taste...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 28, 2021 in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Caterina Tangredi DiFiore, 105, who passed away Monday, May 24th in Sheppard of the Valley. Rina was born February 3, 1916 in Introdacqua, Italy to her parents Domenico and Carolina DeAngelis Tangredi. She came from a family of 10 children, with two dying before Rina was born. The two were Olga and Angelina Tangredi. Rina was the cherished and often teased “baby” of the...

Judy Rogers, Judy Rogers passed away Sunday evening April 11 at Hospice house in Boardman after a month long illness. She was born in Youngstown the daughter of Edward and Carolyn Rogers. She was a graduate of South High School where she was an exuberant cheerleader for the Warriors. Judy attended Ohio University and graduated from Youngstown State University. She went on to receive a master’s degree from Kent State and after graduation spent extensive time in Germany and France. As...

A memorial service was held at 1:30pm Saturday, May 1, 2021 officiated by Monsignor John Zuraw in Schiavone Funeral Home for Tracy Presutti, 92, who passed away April 27, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Health Center. Tracy was born April 25, 1929 in Steubenville, a daughter of John and Nicoletta DeGesualdo Fabian. While in Steubenville she graduated high school and married her husband, Frank Presutti on October 18, 1947. After moving to the Youngstown area in 1959, Tracy worked as a customer...

Adeline Tavolario, 91, affectionately called Lilly, died Wednesday, April 21. Lilly was born in Youngstown on August 1, 1929 to Carmine and Faustina Tavolario. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Andrew Tavolario and Jack Tavolario, and sisters Rose Tavolario, Toni Mullins, and Maggie Rozzo; also, her faithful dog companions Sherry, Cindy, Missy, Gigi, and Dolly. Lilly left four generations of nieces and nephews, always remembering cards on their birthdays. Lilly graduated in...

On April 18, 2021 Leafy gained her heavenly wings at Austintown Health Center with her family by her side. She was born on August 16, 1926, Leafy Elizabeth Huey in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Leafy attended Arcadia Elementary School and Indiana High School. Leafy was always proud of the fact she went to school with the famous actor Jimmy Stewart at Indiana High. After graduation she worked at the Paragon Defense Plant in Indiana making hand grenades. She came to Youngstown in 1955 and...