Obituary Listing

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Dec 14, 2023

Thomas S Gagliano, 49, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Tom was born June 19, 1974 in Youngstown to Carmen and Dianne Novak Gagliano. He was a 1992 Liberty High School graduate and went on to study at Youngstown State University.

He enjoyed his career in auto sales, financing and management for nearly 25...

Nov 14, 2023

Anthony Joseph Valley (Tony), 95 passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023 after a long journey with dementia in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Tony was born December 23, 1927 in Youngstown, a son of Anthony and Lena Policy Valley. In 1945 he...

Nov 12, 2023

Beverly Ann Mike was born 1936 in Youngstown Ohio where she attended High School and St. Columba Church . She was an amazing homemaker, gardner and always had a passion of cooking for family and friends. She leaves behind her daughter's Tina Milici, Paula DiCioccio, son Michael Belino, 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and her brother Norman Mike....

Nov 8, 2023

Bobby Lee Underwood, 59 passed away at his home on November 8, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was born in Youngstown on August 23, 1964 to his parents, Robert and Dorothy Delano Underwood and was a 1984 graduate of South High School. His employment included Master's Tuxedo for 20 years, followed by several labor...

Oct 23, 2023

Velma Irene Miller, Jr., of Youngstown, Ohio passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023 after an extended illness at the age of 82.

She was born September 11, 1941 in Youngstown, daughter of Richard McLean Miller and Velma Irene Miller. Velma graduated from East High in 1959 and attended Choffin School of Nursing in 1972 gaining her L.P.N...

Sep 7, 2023

James J. Julian Jr., 84 passed away in the late evening hours of Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Royal Oak Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born April 12, 1939, the son of the late James J. and Ann Ottieri Julian Sr. and was a graduate of Girard High School. James enlisted with the US Marine Corp....

Aug 31, 2023

Andrew Jerome Avdey, 61, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2023, He was born on June 27, 1962 at Saint Elizabeth's hospital to Paul M. (deceased) and Arlene (Guido) Avdey.

Andrew was a 1980 graduate of Ursuline High School and Youngstown State University with a major in sociology. He was a member of Saint Rose church and...

Jun 14, 2023

Joann Fitzgibbon passed away Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 at her home after a lengthy illness. Joann was born and raised on the east side of Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raynold and Eva DePaul. She graduated from East High School in 1954. She attended what was then called Youngstown College before starting a job at the Ohio Bell...

May 22, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of our beloved Kathleen (Pat) Pallai, known affectionately as Mom, Gram or Aunt Pat. She passed away in the arms of her granddaughter Stephanie and niece Cindy Marie on Monday May 22 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering strength. She was a...

May 14, 2023

Helen Louise Molnar died May 14 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Medina, Ohio.  Born in 1917 to Mary and Joseph Koval, she survived two major pandemics and lived through two world wars.  Raised in Niles on McKees Lane, she lost her dad as a young child. With the help of older brother Michael who got a job...

Apr 19, 2023

Donald J. Ambrose, 88 passed away peacefully at home early Wednesday morning.

He was the son of Leonard and Theresa Simione Ambrose born on December 12, 1934, a lifelong Brier Hill resident affectionately known as the Mayor of Brier Hill and the last of the original neighborhood boys. Donald promoted the Brier Hill fest for 25 years...

Apr 3, 2023

A Funeral Mass will be held at noon Thursday, April 6, 2023 in St. Mark Orthodox Church in Liberty for Nuha Rafeedie who passed away just before midnight on April 3, 2023 in Canfield Place Senior Living.

She was born in El-Bireh, Palestine on June 7, 1944 to her parents, Zahwa and Yacoub Rafeedie and immigrated to...

Feb 25, 2023

Rose M. DeGise Buzzacco, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley, Poland.

Rose was born in Youngstown on March 15, 1926, to parents Sabino (Sam) and Antoinette DeGise. She was raised in Brier Hill and was proud of her Italian heritage, as she was a member of St. Anthony of Padua...

Feb 15, 2023

William Allan Hays, 76, of Boardman passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 after a strong fight overcoming a spinal cord injury that paralyzed him in 2014. He was the son of Reynold and Wilma Erb Hays. A member of the Boardman High School class of 1964. He enjoyed reconnecting with old friends at his 50th...

Feb 12, 2023

Timothy L. Barrow, 65, left this world Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 after a brief illness.

Tim was born Jan 26, 1958 to his parents, Donald and Katherine Pinkerton Barrow.

He served in the United States Air Force from 1976-1978 before marrying the love of his life, Debbie Rapchak in 1981.

He was the...