Obituary Listing

Jan 16, 2019

Joseph A. Sculli Senior passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2019 at age 94.

Joe was born April 17, 1924, in Hillsville, PA, the son of Eugenia and Frank Sculli. He later moved to Youngstown's Brier Hill at age four.

As the oldest child, Joe met challenges early on, as his father...

Jan 6, 2019

There will be a gathering of family and friends at Schiavone Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 starting at 10am with a religious service at 11am for Ronald G. Woods Sr., 71 who died the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 in St. Elizabeth Boardman. Ron was the son of Sampson and Martha Sterns Woods. He was born...

Dec 24, 2018

Sam F. Lavanty, 95, son of Salvatore and Rose Ripoli Lavanty, Lombardo, born Jan. 12, 1923 passed away December 24, 2018. Sam retired from US Steel McDonald Works as a foreman in 1980 after 35 years of employment. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, the St. Anthony Senior Citizens group in Youngstown, and a life...

Dec 15, 2018

David V. Cicatiello, son, brother, uncle, nephew, public servant, and friend to all he met. Dave Cicatiello, 46, of Land O' Lakes, Florida, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home. He was born on June 8, 1972, in St. Louis, MO, to Patricia and Thomas Cicatiello.

Dave grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, where he...

Dec 9, 2018

Jack F. Manolio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday December 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family .

Jack was born, May 8, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of John Manolio and Philomena (Ligoure) Manolio and raised by loving step mother Antonette (Donatelli) Manolio.

He was a graduate of Ursuline...

Dec 3, 2018

Heaven received an angel on Dec. 3, 2018, Louise Marie Richardson who was a devoted wife, exceptional mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and loyal friend. She was a daughter of Santos D. and Sophie Kozlevchar Novello born Dec. 6, 1941 and today she would have been 77 years old. Early in life she worked for Dunn & Bradstreet as a...

Dec 2, 2018

Our loving father, William L. Sorice, 92, passed away peacefully at his home December 2, 2018. William was born in Youngstown on September 21, 1926. He was son of the late Pasquale Sorice and Maria Pallante Sorice born in Avellino, Italy. He was married to the late Patricia DeProfio in 1958 who passed away January 9, 2011. He was...

Nov 23, 2018

Linda Pomponio, 96, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 at The Omni Manor Healthcare Center. Linda was born Aug. 8, 1922 in Naples, Italy, to the late John and Annunziata Maddaluno Uggento. Linda had a great passion for sewing and was a self-employed seamstress at Linda's Alterations. She designed and sent a beautiful dress to young Caroline Kennedy while...

Nov 21, 2018

Wayne Edward Smith Sr., 65, went to be with the Lord on Wed. Nov. 21, 2018 at his residence in Cortland. Wayne was born March 19, 1953 in Youngstown, son of Charlotte Foster and Wayne Smith. He was an avid lover of painting landscapes and collecting C.B. Radios. He was preceded in death by his wife Melba Diann Smith,...

Nov 17, 2018

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial said on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in St. Columba Cathedral at 10am for Richard R. Cipriano, 82 who died at his residence on Saturday morning surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on April 5, 1936 in Farrell, PA to his parents, Dominick and Victoria Monaco Cipriano. He was a...

Nov 9, 2018

Liberty- There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday November 15th at St. Rose Catholic Church 48 E. Main St. Girard, Ohio for Congetta "Connie" Lepore. Who passed away November 9th 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital Youngstown, Ohio.

Connie was born February 7,1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Irma La...

Nov 3, 2018

Private services were held yesterday for Joyce J. Toth 75, who died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her residence. Joyce was born in Youngstown on September 13, 1943, the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Sokol Colangelo. She was employed by Metal Carbides as a machine operator for 25 years and enjoyed Bingo, games of chance, and gardening flowers. Joyce...

Nov 1, 2018

Mary Butch, 90, passed away peacefully at home at 1pm Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Mary was born in Youngstown on February 20, 1928 to Sam and Mary (Fagnano) Butch.

She was a 47-year employee of St. Elizabeth Hospital and when she retired, had the distinction of being the most senior employee at the hospital. She...

Oct 30, 2018

Austintown - Marie J. Chance, our beloved mother, passed away on the 30th of October at the age of 89 with her family at her side. Born on June 16, 1929, to Luigi and Elizabeth Agnone Costantino. Marie was a Chaney High School graduate. On October 8, 1949, Marie married her high school sweetheart, Thomas F. Chance and they...

Oct 25, 2018

Canfield - A Mass of Christian Burial will be said Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 10:00am by the Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio in the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Youngstown for Frank James Zarlenga, 75, who died peacefully Wednesday at his residence.

Frank was born in Youngstown on December 5, 1942, the son of...

Oct 14, 2018

Julie Nohra Schiavone, 78, went to meet her Lord on Sunday October 14, 2018 with her husband by her side. Julie was born July 4, 1940 in Youngstown, the second daughter of Simon Rizek and Mary Galip Nohra. She graduated from Ursuline High School in 1958, St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in 1961, and Youngstown State University, with...

Oct 14, 2018

Bess (Vasiliki) Thomas, 98, of Liberty, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 14, 2018. She was born in Lowell, MA on September 27, 1920, to Nicholas and Aristea Arseniou Mays and was one of 14 children.

Bess lived in Youngstown most of her life and was a member of St. Anthony of...

Oct 4, 2018

Chandler, AZ - Esther A. Damore, born April 11, 1930, passed away October 4, 2018.  She was a daughter of James and Rose (Merola) Pomponio.  She was a 1948 honor graduate of The Rayen School and a cum laude graduate of Youngstown State University, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  To continue her higher education, she took graduate courses...

Sep 17, 2018

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...

Sep 16, 2018

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...