Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2021

Private service were held on Tuesday January 4th, 2022, at Schiavone Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Dan Yargo of Christ Community Church, Campbell, Ohio for Dominic Castor, age 93, of Hubbard, Ohio who went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his loving family at home on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Dominic was born February 20,...

Dec 31, 2021

Sharon Robinson, 68, passed away on New Years Eve in UH Portage Medical Center.

She was born December 7, 1953 in Erie, PA, a daughter of Frank Herring and Margaret Welsh.

Sharon loved being a grandma and often took goofy pics with her grandchildren. She enjoyed Sunday dinners and watching movies, to the point she...

Dec 29, 2021

Our beloved mother, Erna Leasure, was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 29th, 2021.

Erna was born in Hallein, Austria on May 18, 1934, married at Mirabell Palace (German: Schloss Mirabell), in Salzburg, Austria and came to the USA in 1955. She is a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church....

Dec 23, 2021

Vincent Lucarino, 72, died December 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 25, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of Attilio and Minnie Covelli Lucarino. A member of the Boardman High School class of 1967, Mr. Lucarino graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Youngstown State University and earned his master's degree in counseling from...

Dec 20, 2021

Edward P. Wojtowicz passed away on December 20, 2021 surrounded by family.

He was born on April 22, 1951 in Brier Hill (Youngstown), the son of Edward and Jane Wojtowicz.

He graduated from The Rayen School in 1969. He met the love of his life, Mary Lou Graziano shortly after graduation. They married on June...

Dec 19, 2021

Austintown - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00am in St. Anthony of Padua Church for Frank Ruggiero Jr., 85, who passed away December 19th in Shepherd of the Valley.

Frank was born in Youngstown on May 24, 1936, a son of Frank and Mary Grainy Ruggiero. He was...

Dec 16, 2021

Terry E. Blue Jr., 75, of Girard passed away on Thursday December 16, 2021 at Austintown Healthcare Center.

Terry was born in Youngstown at Northside Hospital. He spent his early years in Girard and Liberty Twp. When he was young, he tried his hands at many things. One of his fondest memories was when he tried his...

Dec 16, 2021

Youngstown – Dominic "Dago the Legend" Sarno, 68, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Omni Manor surrounded by family.

He was born in Youngstown on June 11, 1953 to his parents Dominic Sarno and Joann Blanche Riley. "Dee Dee" was always on the go. He loved to travel, take long car rides, listening to music. He...

Dec 6, 2021

Youngstown – Carl S. Buckery, 87, passed away just before 7:00AM Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.

Carl was born in Mcadoo, PA on Feb. 9, 1934 to his parents Ernest and Gizella Kapes Buckery. Before he graduated from Mcadoo High School, Carl enlisted in the US Army at the young age of 16. He spent his 17th birthday...

Dec 6, 2021

Alan-Michael Welsh, 31, left this world in the early morning hours of Monday, December 6, 2021 due to complications with COVID 19.

He was born March 1, 1990, the eldest son of Michael and Christina Damelio Welsh. After graduating from Girard High School, he graduated from New Castle School of Trade with his CDL and worked for...

Nov 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Argentina "Argie" Collovecchio, 92, announces her passing on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1929 in Sulmona, Italy to the late Filomena Ricci Cantelmi and Michael Cantelmi.  Argie immigrated to the USA when she was ten years old to Youngstown, OH and lived in that area...

Nov 23, 2021

James "Jim" Nardella, 73 of Liberty Township passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021 at Hospice House with his daughter by his side after a very courageous battle with cancer.  Jim was born on August 5, 1948 in Youngstown Ohio, the son of James and Rose (Cataldo) Nardella Sr.  Jim was a 1966 graduate of Liberty High School and...

Nov 10, 2021

Manuel Crespo, 90, passed away Nov. 10, 2021 in Maplecrest Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 28, 1931 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to his parents Maria and Antonio Crespo. He was married to Gladys Prosser for 25 years before her passing on Sept. 19, 1982. Together they had seven children and many grandchildren. Manny worked as a steel worker...

Oct 22, 2021

Private services are being held for Bert McClimans, 46, who died suddenly on Friday, October 22, 2021. Bert lived with his mom Sue McClimans of Girard. He graduated from Girard High School and worked for local 71 for 20 years. He was a big Cleveland Browns fan and liked Kayaking. In his spare time he liked to restore his...

Oct 5, 2021

Lisa Howard, daughter of the late Retha Mae Howard and Johnnie B. Howard, was born February 11th, 1964, in Youngstown, Ohio. She transitioned to her heavenly home on October 5th, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Lisa was employed with the Hampton Inn for over 15 years where she worked as head housekeeper....

Oct 2, 2021

Brenda E. Leshnack, age 81 passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 2, 2021. Brenda was born on February 7, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Daniel and Helen (Beshara) Cononico. Brenda, together with her family resided on the east side of Youngstown and moved to Liberty Township in 1970 where she lived until her passing....

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Louise "Peppy" Patuto, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle Nursing Home following a courageous battle with cancer and COVID.

She was born July 4, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest daughter of the late Rose Capezio D'Eramo and Chester D'Eramo of Youngstown.

Mary Louise was a lifelong...

Sep 26, 2021

Private Services

Sep 24, 2021

Dianne Gagliano passed away with family by her side on September 24. She was born July 17, 1942, to Imro and Donna Cupar Novak. A 1960 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, she went on to earn a degree in Education from Youngstown College and became a teacher in the Youngstown City and Campbell School districts. She put her...

Sep 23, 2021

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Fr. Michael Swierz on Wednesday, September 29, at 11A.M. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Youngstown for Patricia L. Novello, 69, who passed away Thursday, September 23, at home.

Patricia was born March 7, 1952, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Frank and Concelia Giannini...