Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

NEW SPRINGFIELD – An hour of calling will be held from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM for Adam J. Baran, 100, who went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2019.

Adam was born November...

May 18, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN– Ronald C. Potraffke, 84, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2019 at the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Ron was born on July 9, 1934 in Cincinnati, a son of Edward and Catherine Hamant Potraffke. He was a Korean War veteran of the United States Navy, having served from 1952 to 1955. After he returned...

May 8, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at St. Stanislaus Church for Louis J. Zebrak, 77, who passed away on May 8, 2019.

Louis was born August 12, 1941 in Youngstown, a son of the late Stanley and Helen Schulay Zebrak.  He was a graduate of...

May 6, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN- Peter J. Draia, 97, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2019 at his daughter's home.

Calling hours will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home. Another hour of calling will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2019...

Apr 13, 2019

STRUTHERS – Russell R. Miner, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Russ was born March 7, 1958 in Barberton, a son of Charles E. and Vera Stemple Miner.

Russ loved spending time with his grandchildren, as well as enjoyed playing guitar, driving motorcycles and Camaros, and singing his...

Mar 25, 2019

BRONX, NY – A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, celebrated by Naomi Lopez for Cruz Fonseca, who passed away peacefully on March 25, 2019.

Cruz was born on November 26, 1927 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Marcelino and Juana...

Mar 25, 2019

BOARDMAN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, with Fr. Philip Rogers celebrating for Marcella Innocenzi, 72, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 25, 2019.

Marcella was born August 21, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late...

Mar 22, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Holy Apostles Parish at SS. Peter & Paul Croatian Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Fr. Joseph Rudjak for Cecilia M. Zitkovich, 98, who passed away on March 22, 2019.

Cecilia was born October 26, 1920 in Koprvinica, Croatia,...

Mar 20, 2019

POLAND – An hour of calling will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Holy Family Church with Monsignor William J. Connell celebrating for Elizabeth Ann Kovach, 93, who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2019.

Elizabeth was born...

Mar 11, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – An hour of calling will be held from 8:45 AM until 9:45 AM, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at St. Stanislaus Church, celebrated by the Most Reverend Bishop George V. Murry, SJ for Rev. Edward John Neroda, 88, who passed away peacefully on March 11, 2019....

Mar 10, 2019

POLAND – An hour of calling will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church for Julian Golis, 91, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on March 10, 2019.

Julian was born September 7th,...

Mar 5, 2019

STRUTHERS – An hour of calling will be held from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, followed immediately by a memorial celebration of life at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Sam Luptak, Jr. for Sally L. Wrobel, 73, who passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

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Mar 2, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN–  Frank A. Kusky, Sr, 87, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2019 at Assumption Village while under hospice care.

Frank was born on June 26, 1931 in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Ann Kusky. Frank attended The Rayen High School, where he met the love of his life, Betty Jean Uncapher. He joined...

Feb 27, 2019

POLAND – An hour of calling will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, following immediately by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, celebrated by Pastor Rick Enlow for Mary Ann Klapac, 79, who passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those she loved on...

Feb 25, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday March 4, 2019 at St. Dominic Parish for Joyce Bialik, 73, who passed away on February 25, 2019 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Cancer.

Joyce was born on August 16, 1946 in Alliance, the daughter of Dale and Pearl (Wogan)...

Feb 11, 2019

FARRELL, PA– An hour of calling will be held from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed immediately by a Memorial Mass at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at St. Columba Cathedral with Monsignor Peter Polando celebrating for Edward T. Hodos, 82, who passed away peacefully surrounded by love at home on February 11, 2019.

Ed...

Feb 9, 2019

AUSTINTOWN – A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Lambert officiating for Richard Joseph Kaschak, 75, who passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 9, 2019.

Richard was born September 21, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of...

Feb 2, 2019

BOARDMAN – An hour of calling will be held from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM, followed immediately by a funeral service at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, with Deacon Michael Schlais celebrating for James G. Gaca, 100, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

James was...

Jan 19, 2019

YOUNGSTOWN – A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 24 2019 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, with his brother-in-law, Robert Hanna celebrating for David C. "Dave" Texter, 86, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born March 26, 1932 in Campbell,...

Dec 9, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Private funeral services were held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home celebrated by Monsignor Peter Polando for John Walter Hunter, Jr., 90, who passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018, at Assumption Village, North Lima.

John was born January 5, 1928, in Pittsburgh, the son of the late John...