Obituary Listing

Oct 2, 2019

Olga Fortini 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

She was born on November 24, 1925 in Collesannita Provincia Benvento Italy.  It was there that she met her husband of 60 years, the late Joseph Fortini who died on September 13, 2011.

Olga was employed as a registered nurse prior to her immigration....

Sep 30, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Friday, October 4, 2019 in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Eleanor J. (Dolly) Rebraca, 87, who entered into eternal rest early Monday morning. She was born in Youngstown on August 12, 1932 to her parents, Fidele and Antonette Bavila Rossi and was a 1950 graduate of The...

Sep 24, 2019

Angeline D. DePizzo, 86, passed away on September 24th surrounded by her family. She was born in the Briar Hill area of Youngstown, Ohio on March 4th 1933 to Frank and Antoinette DePizzo.  She worked as an X-Ray Technician at Southside Hospital and Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital for several years before retiring in 1995 to take care of her mother...

Sep 18, 2019

Rosemary Russo was born on August 9, 1939. She passed away on September 18, 2019. She leaves behind her beloved life partner of 22 years Dr. Thomas Kuchinka, among others. Many thanks to George and Kathy Miller for their love and care. A memorial service will be held at noon on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Schiavone Funeral Home....

Aug 17, 2019

Ghaleb Jowad Atway, also known to his friends as Joe Atway, passed away peacefully in his home on August 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife, Fardous, four children, Neal (Suha) Atway, of Cary, North Carolina; Nadia (Bassam) Rasul, of Hilliard, Ohio; Nadwa (Ali) Saleh, of Kuwait City, Kuwait;  and Nader (Ayam) Atway, of Canfield,...

Aug 16, 2019

Calvin M. Stroble Jr. peacefully passed away on August 16, 2019 at Hospice House in Boardman. He was 82 years old. Calvin was born Jan. 1,1937 in Wellsville, OH, the son of Calvin Stroble Sr. and Freda (LaClair) Stroble. Calvin was a 1954 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University for Art and Business. Calvin was...

Aug 13, 2019

Services will be at 11am on Monday, August 19th in Zion Lutheran Church on Canfield Rd. for Myrtle A. Hrehor, 76 who was born in Youngstown on November 14, 1942. A daughter of George and Mary Haus Hrehor and grew up on the Sharon line. She attended North High School and spent 25 years working as a housekeeper for...

Aug 11, 2019

Rose M. Lavanty, 94, daughter of Guy and Maria Choppia Sorrentino, born February 1, 1925, passed away August 11, 2019. Rose was born and raised in the Brier Hill area of Youngstown where she was a member of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish and the Saint Anthony Senior Citizens Group. She and her husband, Sam F. Lavanty were married...

Aug 10, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 10am in St. Rose Church for Paul M. Avdey, 84 who died at Vista Center at the Ridge on Saturday afternoon. Paul was born in Struthers on January 6, 1935 to his parents Paul and Mary Martinko Avdey. He was a 1952 graduate of Struthers...

Aug 2, 2019

Thomas L. Williams, 95 died Aug. 2, 2019 at his home in the presence of his family. Tom was a strong, quiet man, who always had kind words for everyone. He enjoyed simple golf cart rides around the neighborhood with his brother. He loved to garden and could repair anything. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of...

Jul 30, 2019

Antoinette M. Lowry Pizzulo, age 96, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019.  Also known as Toni, she was born on February 12, 1923, in Brier Hill, Youngstown, Ohio to Salvatore and Theresa Billet Lowry.  Throughout her life she was an obedient daughter, a loyal sister and caring aunt, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother,...

Jul 24, 2019

There will be a gathering of family and friends Monday, July 29, 2019 from 2-4pm in Schiavone Funeral Home for David C. "Pal" Heginbotham, 64 who died Wednesday evening at his residence with his family by his side. He was born April 28, 1955 in East Brady, PA, coming to this area in the early 1980s. David was the...

Jul 11, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary L. Santon was born to eternal life on July 11, 2019.

Mary was born in Youngstown on March 22, 1939 to Stephen J. and Mary L. (Modarelli) Sferra. Mary was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. She married the love of her...

Jun 15, 2019

There will be a private memorial mass at a later date said for Marie F. Vitullo, 86 who died on Sat. June 15, 2019 at her residence. Marie was born Oct. 22, 1932 in Campbell and was the daughter of Gennaro and Adelina Leobruno Trimmacco. She was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and did bookkeeping before...

May 27, 2019

Fred Peter Zagotti Sr. passed away Monday, May 27th, 2019 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Fred was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind his brothers; Frank, Lawrence, and Andy Zagotti. Along with his kids; Fred (Carla) Zagotti, Lynn (Mark) Aventino, and Kristy Novak. He was adored by all especially his...

May 19, 2019

Carolyn Davanzo, 98 died at 5:10pm on May 19, 2019 at Mitchell House in Westerville, Ohio of natural causes.

She was born on January 23, 1921 in Girard, Ohio to John and Mary Chicarelli.

Carolyn (known fondly as Chic) graduated from St. Elizabeth School of nursing in 1942 where she practiced nursing as an RN...

May 13, 2019

Early Monday morning, May 13, 2019, was the death date of Mathew E. "Skip" Baker Jr., 78 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center Main. He died from complications following surgery. Skip was the son of Mathew and Helen Chmielewski Baker Sr. and was born Feb. 8, 1941 in Youngstown. After graduating from The Rayen School in 1959, he had a...

May 3, 2019

Elmer R. Bliss Sr., 71 passed away in St. Elizabeth Hospital Friday morning, shortly before noon. He was born in Pittsburgh on December 26, 1947 to his parents, Layton and Lauretta Lewis Bliss. Elmer first worked for Hurst Corp, leaving there to drive truck for J&E Trucking for 10 years, and finishing his career as a self-employed mechanic. He...

Apr 22, 2019

Liberty- William passed away on Monday, April 22, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Niles on June 12, 1925. William was the son of Joseph and Frances Rebek Copich. Bill graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Navy immediately after graduation.

William served as a U.S. Navy aviation radioman...

Apr 19, 2019

There will be a gathering of family and friends from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Schiavone Funeral Home for Donna J. Dell Osso, 66 who died early Friday morning in St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Donna was born May 28, 1952 in Youngstown and was the daughter of Dominic V. and Alice F. Flecker Dell Osso. She was...