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Therese (Loverinoff)  Logorda

Therese (Loverinoff) Logorda

Jul 23, 2024

Therese Logorda, 84, passed away peacefully July 23rd at home. She was born in Youngstown on October 4th, 1939, to her parents Michael and Irene Madacsi Loverinoff. Terry was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and a 1974 graduate of Choffin School of Nursing. In her later years, she worked as a clerk for Wonder Bakery. On September...

Anthony J. ("Tee")  Delfratte

Anthony J. ("Tee") Delfratte

Jul 18, 2024

Anthony Joseph "Tee" DelFratte, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024.  He was 67 years old.

Tee was born on December 7, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Anthony A. DelFratte and Rose Mae (Marcone) DelFratte.

He graduated from Ursuline High School in 1975 and was the lead drummer in the marching band. He...

Jon Coppola

Jon Coppola

Jul 14, 2024

Jon Coppola, 65, of Youngstown, passed away from natural causes Wednesday, July 14th, 2024. He was born January 27th, 1959, in the Brier Hill section of Youngstown, the son of Carmella Jane Scarpine and Michael Robert Coppola. Jon went to St. Anthony's grade school and graduated from Ursuline High School in 1977. He won a full scholarship to and...

Lucy M. (Julian)  Meso

Lucy M. (Julian) Meso

Jul 1, 2024

Lucille Marie Meso, 68 departed this life July 1, 2024, in a much unexpected way.

"Lucy" was born Jan 25,1956 in Youngstown, growing up on the Northside she enjoyed Crandall Park and stops at Borden Burger through Wick Park on her way to Ursuline where she graduated in 1974 and was a member of their ski club....

Leroy "Skeet" Robert Bridgens

Leroy "Skeet" Robert Bridgens

Jun 24, 2024

Leroy "Skeet" Robert Bridgens, 76, cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, Monday evening, June 24th, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home.

Skeet was born September 5th 1947 in Niles, Ohio, son of the late Leroy W. and Angeline Vaccaro Bridgens.

A hard worker and...

Raymond E. ("Buddy")  Dodd

Raymond E. ("Buddy") Dodd

May 29, 2024

Raymond (Buddy) E. Dodd Jr. peacefully passed away on May 29, 2024, at the age of 62, in the hospital following a courageous battle to recover from a motor vehicle accident. Born on November 27, 1961, he was a cherished native of Crandall Ave, where his roots were firmly planted and his heart forever remained.

Ray attended...

Mary Elizabeth (Frank)  Richley

Mary Elizabeth (Frank) Richley

May 12, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Richley, aged 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes Sunday morning, May 12, 2024, at Humility House in Austintown, Ohio, (where she was temporarily staying). She was born on October 26, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio to Anthony and Anna Frank. She was a life-long resident of Youngstown living in the same house from 1957 until her death....

Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Tondo)  Lee

Elizabeth J. "Betty" (Tondo) Lee

May 2, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Church for Elizabeth J. Lee, 78, who passed away late Thursday night. Elizabeth was born in Youngstown on June 20, 1945, to her parents, Nicholas and Helen Lambert Tondo. She was a graduate of Girard High School and enjoyed...

Constance M "Connie" (Bruno)  Martin

Constance M "Connie" (Bruno) Martin

Apr 29, 2024

Constance Mary "Connie" Martin, 99, of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown.

Connie was born December 26, 1924, in Youngstown's Brier Hill neighborhood, daughter of Giuseppe and Adelina Bruno. At age eleven, during the Depression and after her mother became disabled, Connie and her younger sister,...

Theresa (Parillo)  Polovischak

Theresa (Parillo) Polovischak

Apr 13, 2024

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Avenue, Youngstown, with visitation at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. for Theresa Polovischak, 97, who passed away at Aventura at Humility House in Austintown, OH.

Theresa was born in the Brier Hill...

Paul W Starkey

Paul W Starkey

Apr 11, 2024

Paul W. Starkey, 77 passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hospice House in North Lima.

Paul was born on March 18, 1947 in Beverly, West Virginia to his parents, Leo J. and Louise M. Swiger Starkey.

He was one of ten children and worked for General Motors for over 32 years before his retirement....

Anthony R. Noday

Anthony R. Noday

Mar 31, 2024

Anthony R. Noday, affectionately known as Tony, departed from this world on March 31, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. Born on January 11, 1941, in Brier Hill, Youngstown, OH, Tony was the cherished first child of Joseph and Pauline Noday. He leaves behind his loving sisters JoAnn Reali (William)...

Lawrence Dean Nelson

Lawrence Dean Nelson

Mar 2, 2024

Lawrence Dean Nelson, 85, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024.

Lawrence Dean Nelson was known as Dean to his family friends. Dean will be remembered for his love for his family and his generous spirit.

Dean was born on July 22, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the son of Lawrence...

Laura (Dipiero)  Cherol

Laura (Dipiero) Cherol

Jan 27, 2024

Laura Cherol, 96, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina at her daughter's home. She was born on April 24, 1927 in Youngtown and was a daughter of Phillip and Neva DiPiero. She was the youngest daughter of Phillip and Neva and was preceded in death by her brother Tony DePiero and sister Lena Ruggiero.

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Mary E (Howell)  Friend

Mary E (Howell) Friend

Jan 25, 2024

Mary E. Friend, 90 passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at The Inn at Glenellen after a multi-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mary was born in Zanesville, OH to her parents, Harry and Mayme Short Howell on August 8, 1933. She graduated from South High School in 1951 and from Mount Union College in 1954 with a...

Ann Varanelli

Ann Varanelli

Jan 17, 2024

Ann Varanelli, 95 passed away January 17, 2024 in St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

Ann was born April 7, 1928 in Youngstown to her parents, Nick and Mary Marinelli Varanelli. She was a 1946 graduate of The Rayen School and worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a nurse's aide. Having sewing as a hobby, she also worked at...

Jennifer Lynn Scarsella

Jennifer Lynn Scarsella

Jan 15, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Scarsella "Twin" 40, passed away January 15, 2024 in Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Jen was born January 14, 1984 in Youngstown to her parents Paulette Scarsella and Otis Mosley. She attended The Rayen School and worked as an STNA at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland where she enjoyed taking care of her people....

Kari Jo Dotts

Kari Jo Dotts

Jan 7, 2024

Born April 22, 1973 in Youngstown, Kari Jo Dotts entered the world a bright eyed beautiful baby. Kari attended The Rayen High School. Among a long list of titles Kari held loving sister, loyal friend, and above all loving mother and grandmother. Kari leaves behind five children, Lee Edward "man", Edward David "EJ", David Lee "Dave", Leeashia Dreama Catera...

Frank D. Thomas

Frank D. Thomas

Dec 29, 2023

There will be calling hours at St Anthony's Church in Youngstown on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024, at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am celebrating the life of Frank D. Thomas Sr, 82, of Girard, who passed away at home peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife Angela and his grandson Zac...

Joseph W. Cherol

Joseph W. Cherol

Dec 14, 2023

Joseph W. Cherol, 98, passed away Thursday, December 14th , 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina at his daughter's home. He was born on January 3rd , 1925 in Youngstown and was the son of Rosario and Rachel (Tomaino) Cherol. He was the last sibling of nine brothers to pass away. He was a graduate of Chaney High School in...

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