Obituary Listing

Feb 4, 2023

Eileen Necastro, age 75, of Austintown Ohio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by love. Born October 20, 1947, she was the daughter of Raymond and Jean Thomas Sturm.  Eileen married Donald Necastro, in Lowellville, Ohio on November 15, 1975.

Eileen was a 1965 graduate of Lowellville High School. She was a generous and kind soul...

Jan 30, 2023

Dezi Cruz, age 45, of Youngstown Ohio, unexpectedly left us on Monday, January 30, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Born December 31, 1977. He is the beloved son of Sandra (Marty) Avery of Florida, and Ismael Cruz of New York. Besides his parents, he leaves behind his 3 children : Dezi, Nolana and Zavina. A beloved...

Jan 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Friday, February 3rdat 11am in St. Edward Church for Patricia L. Machuga, 74, who died January 27th at Hospice House.

Patty was born August 6, 1948 in Youngstown and was a daughter of Joseph F. and Mary Lou Policy Machuga. She attended St. Edward School and was a...

Jan 23, 2023

On January 23, 2023, Anthony Frank Trolio died in Boardman, OH.  He was 73 years old.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents Albert and Doris Trolio of Youngstown, OH.  He is survived by his 6 children, John (Karen), Tracy, Terrah, Monica, Anthony, and Nicholas; 5 grandchildren Dylan, Hannah, Ryan, Ellie, and Amy. He is also...

Jan 21, 2023

Theresa A. Palermo, 101, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Theresa was born March 30, 1921, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Dominic Lovaglio AKA Dominic Walley and Rosa Sinsetivo Lovaglio, of Carbone, Italy. Her family moved to Youngstown when she was two years old....

Jan 12, 2023

Patsy A. Filaccio, 91, a long time resident of Liberty Township, passed away from circulatory problems on Thursday, January 12, 2023 late afternoon at Liberty Health Care Center. He was born June 12, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of Angelo Filaccio and Marietta Di Fiore. Patsy graduated from The Rayen School in June 1949. He served in the Army...

Jan 8, 2023

A prayer service will be held at 6:00pm on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Schiavone Funeral Home for Karen A. Mosca, 75, who passed away at home January 8, 2023.

Karen was born February 25, 1947, in Youngstown; a daughter of Gabor and Anne Villar Toth. She worked for various Sparkle Market and IGA stores around the...

Jan 5, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 11:00am in St. Edward Church for Carl Venzeio, 83 who passed away early Thursday morning.

Carl was born on New Year's Eve, 1939 to his parents, Carl "Lucky" and Florence Landolt Venzeio. He was raised in Brier Hill and established very traditional and...

Dec 20, 2022

Alexander Righetti, 81, our beloved husband, son, father, and grandfather passed away on December 20, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Born in Youngstown on December 2, 1941, he had lived in Las Vegas for over 50 years. From 1970 to 1975, Alex had worked for the Las Vegas Hilton providing security and bodyguard services to the many headliner acts...

Dec 2, 2022

Kaitlyn Rose Cefalde was called from this life, peacefully surrounded by her family on December 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was born September 10, 2000, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Michael Cefalde III and Kristina (Meehan) Henik.

She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary school as well as St. Rose Elementary...

Nov 17, 2022

Dominic Albert Drummond passed away on November 17, 2022, in Sutter Hospital in Sacramento, California with his parents, Teresa Drummond and Al Drummond, by his side.

Dominic was born on March 15, 1990, and from the time he was born, was full of life.  He grew into a wonderful, hard-working adult who loved his people more than...

Oct 30, 2022

Mrs. Anna M. Wilson, 79, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022, after a battle with cancer.

She was born in Youngstown on December 20, 1942, a daughter of William and Mary Romano Fanfer. "Annie" as she was affectionately known, was a graduate of The Rayen School and worked at Delphi Packard Electric for 33 years. She...

Oct 28, 2022

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10:00am on November 18, 2022, for James Ralph DeCapua, who passed away peacefully at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Born on September 25, 1930, In Youngstown's Brier Hill neighborhood, Jim was the eldest son of Angelo and Gladys (Scoville) DeCapua.

Oct 18, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Del Bene, 93, passed peacefully on October 18, 2022, at Hospice House.

Elizabeth was born September 17, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of Larry and Josephine Tisone Baudile. She graduated from The Rayen School in 1947 and sang in The Rayen School Acapella Choir.

She was a secretary at D'Antonio Plumbing and Heating....

Oct 4, 2022

A funeral service was held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00am in Schiavone Funeral Home for Carmel Avila, 92, who passed away at home on October 4, 2022. Carmel was born in Girard on November 24, 1929, to her parents George and Anna Christopher Tinoco. She was a 1939 graduate of Girard High School and worked as a nurse's...

Sep 28, 2022

Michael Anthony Verdream (66) tragically passed sometime on September 28th or 29th, he was a victim of hurricane Ian.

Michael was born on February 26, 1956. The son of Mary Louise (Demidovich) and Anthony Paul Verdream. He was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1974, attended Youngstown State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree...

Sep 21, 2022

Jerry (Jerome) Thomas Howley, 80, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.

He was born on October 9th, 1941 in Youngstown to Thomas and Ruby Howley. He also shared his birthday with both of his parents.

He graduated from Rayen High School and retired from Northside Hospital after 35 years of service.

Sep 11, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at 10:00am in Saint Anthony of Padua Church for Viola M. (Vi) Castor who died , Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Vi was born January 16, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of Orazio and Adelina Nerone Diorio who immigrated to Youngstown from Pietrabbondante, Compobasso, Italy.

She...

Aug 18, 2022

Patricia Ann (Godec) Cicatiello, wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, animal advocate and friend to all passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born on May 25, 1942, in Girard, Ohio, to Ann and Edward Godec. Pat grew up in Girard where she graduated validictorian from Girard High School and was a proud member of the "Geese...

Aug 7, 2022

Luis Maldonado, 77, was born Oct. 6, 1944, in Manati, P.R. Born to the late Alfonso Maldonado and late Margarita Martinez. Luis passed away August 7, 2022, amongst his family and loved ones. He was a very talented percussionist whose favorite instrument was the Timbales (Spanish drums) He was a devoted member of his church whose faith in the...