All Obituaries

Youngstown - Kenneth H. Lattanzi, 60, passed away at home on Sunday, September 16, 2018 following an extended illness. Ken was born on August 11, 1958, the son of the late Harold and Margaret (Baudile) Lattanzi. A lifelong resident of Youngstown, he attended Ursuline High School and was employed as a hair stylist for many years before his recent retirement. Ken was formerly a member of St. Anthony Parish and Touch of Heaven Ministries. He is survived by one son, Joshua (Amber) Lattanzi of...

Austintown - Mrs. Linda Ann Rouser, 68 of Austintown, passed peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018, at her family residence after a four-month illness with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born in Youngstown on December 10, 1949. She graduated from East High School, class of 1967. Linda worked as a Library Assistant for The Public Library at various branches for 30 plus years and worked part time at The Blackburn Home in Poland. Linda was a devoted caregiver, putting others’ needs...

Liberty - A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 at 11am in St. Edward Church for Mary L. Verdream, 98 who died at her residence on Tuesday evening. Mary was born Feb. 12, 1920 in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Anna Hentosh Demidovich. During World War II, she was a welder at Truscon and worked at General Electric as a secretary in the accounting office. She was a 1938 graduate of East High School and a member of the church. She is survived by a daughter,...

Avon Lake - Anita Battafarano, age 90, died suddenly on Saturday, September 8, 2018. She was currently residing at Independence Village in Avon Lake, OH. Anita was born on June 6, 1928 to Stephen and Mary Criscione in Girard, OH. She was a graduate of Youngstown College where she met the love of her life, Jim. They were married on December 27, 1952 and remained so for almost 61 years. Together, they raised three children, Marianne (Lawrence), James (Kathy), and Stephen (Deborah). In addition...

Liberty - Michael A. Marsco Jr. of Liberty Township passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 6th following his courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born February 29th, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Michael A. and Dora (DiFranco) Marsco. After graduating from Ursuline High School, he graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and then received a Master’s degree in Business...

Youngstown - William “Billy” Battisti, 81, died at his home at Gateways to Better Living after a short illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his many friends at the...

    Austintown - Michael P. Cefalde Sr., born April 27, 1927 to Joseph and Laura Anzivino Cefalde of Youngstown, OH passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 13, 2018. Mike was an avid baseball and golf fan, who particularly enjoyed the Cleveland Indians. He served in the US Army during WWII and retired from Youngstown Sheet & Tube after 30 years of employment. Mike leaves his son, Michael (Jackie) Cefalde Jr.; his daughter, Mary Ann (Jojo) Pasquale; his grandchildren,...

Liberty - Joseph P. Nardella, 66, passed away peacefully on August 9th, at Hospice House with family and friends at his side. He was born June 21, 1952, the son of the late James and Rose Cataldo Nardella.                                  Joe moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 1972 and for the next 22 years traveled the country with his...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 1pm for Michael Paul Sovik, 75 who died on Sunday August 5th in St. Elizabeth Boardman. Mike was born and raised in Sharon by his father and his wife, Albert and Eva Sovik. He lived in Brookfield before marrying his wife, Tina and moved to Youngstown 29 years ago. While serving as Master Sargent in the US Air Force for 20 years he acquired his master’s degree then worked as an...

Youngstown - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial said July 17, 2018 in St. Edward Church at 11am for Josephine N. Fortunato Hartman, 103 who died July 11, 2018 in Liberty Health Care Center. Josephine was born November 6, 1914 in Youngstown, a daughter of Tony (Anthony) and Josephine Sabella Fortunato. She was a graduate of the Rayen School and attended Youngstown College. She worked at JC Penny from 1933 to the 1960s and was a manager at the JOANN Fabric Store. She was an accomplished...