Obituary Listing

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

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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...

Sep 23, 2021

Jeanette A. Thomas, 84 passed away at home on September 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Jeanette was born January 10, 1937, in Youngstown, to her parents Deeb and Mary Michael Kanaan. She was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards and baking, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Jeanette was a member of St. Maron Church,...

Sep 2, 2021

Phyllis Jo Brown, 71, a lifelong Youngstown area resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, Sept. 2, 2021 in Austintown, OH.

Phyllis was born Dec. 31, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late J. Phillip and Josephine Richley. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1967 and later from Youngstown State University. In the early 1970s,...

Jul 28, 2021

Frank R. Delio, 97 passed away July 28, 2021 after a short illness. He was born October 10, 1923 in Youngstown, to his parents Conrad and Jennie DiGiacomo Delio. Growing up on the Northside of Youngstown, graduated from The Rayen School and enlisted in the US Army. Frank served in the European Theatre 12th Armored Tank Division, Company B,...

Jul 23, 2021

On Friday, July 23, 2021, Joseph John Mlynarski Sr. loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away in his home surrounded by his family at age 76. Joseph was born on August 15, 1944 in Niles, Ohio to Alexander and Helen Turowski Mlynarski. He graduated from Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. At age 23 he was drafted...

Jun 25, 2021

Margaret Elizabeth Andello passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 with her family by her side. Margaret was born on September 11, 1923 the daughter of John and Sofia Remner Schaner. Margaret was a graduate of Girard High School and then like most young women in those days worked "supporting the boys" in factories during World War II. It...