Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home, celebrated by Fr. Edward Noga, for Jacqueline Bibo, 81, who peacefully passed away on March 7, 2018.

Jacqueline was born November 20, 1936 in New York City, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Fannie Barbera....

Feb 24, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church for Helen Byrdy, 98, who went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2018.

Helen was born November 15, 1919 in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Anna (Rock) Hrehovcik.

She...

Feb 19, 2018

Funeral services will be held Thursday February 22, 2018 at 1:30PM at Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home celebrated by Father Swierz for Richard D. Takach, 73, who passed away on February 19, 2018.

Richard was born September 3, 1944 in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Mary Takach.

He leaves to cherish his...

Feb 19, 2018

Anne Marie (Dutia) Mamrak, 92, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her daughters.

Anne was born in Weirton, West Virginia on July 7, 1925, the first daughter of the late Benedict and Maria (Bogdan) Dutia. She moved to Youngstown shortly thereafter and was a graduate of South High School.  She met her...

Feb 16, 2018

Private funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home celebrated by Pastor Jere Beulah and Pastor Luis Bonilla (nephew) for Stefan Antoni Lesniewski, 64, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and those he loved on February 16, 2018.

Stefan was born December 22, 1953 in...

Feb 16, 2018

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Our Lady of Sorrow Parish at St. Matthias Church celebrated by Fr. John Jerek for Rozalia Puskar, 89, who was called home on Friday, February 16, 2018.

Rozalia was born on August 20, 1928 in Czecho-Slovakia, a daughter of John and...

Feb 11, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Luke Parish celebrated by Fr. Zachary Coulter for Joseph T. Scavina, 85, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Joseph was born January 8, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late Matthew...

Feb 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN- There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am, Monday February 12, 2018, at Our Lady of Sorrow Parish at St. Matthias Church celebrated by Fr. John Jerek for Mary Helen (Bednar) Basista, 98, who was called home on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

Mary was born on September 16, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was...

Jan 25, 2018

A funeral service will be held at 6:00PM on Monday evening, January 29, 2018, at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, 5925 Market St, Boardman, Ohio, celebrated by Jim Mock for Terrance R. Mock, 77, who passed peacefully on January 25, 2018.

Terry was born November 22, 1940 in Spangler, PA, a son of the late William...

Jan 6, 2018

PITTSBURGH- John Theo Cherol, passed away of complications from a two year courageous battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer on January 6, 2018 with his loving wife Kristine, and his parents, John and Maria by his side.

John was born on August 16, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of John and Maria (Kelades) Cherol. He was a...

Dec 28, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN- Lilah Grace Copanic, 2 hours old, briefly entered this world on December 28, 2017, and like a shooting star, departed shortly after in the loving arms of her parents, Melissa Guterba and David Copanic. Despite only being here for a little while, she allowed her family the blessing of her warmth and love that will last them forever....

Dec 23, 2017

Stephen R. Hudak, 90

YOUNGSTOWN – Funeral services for Stephen R. Hudak, 90, will be held on the morning of January 2 at 9:00 a.m. at the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Christine Catholic Church, with Father Coulter officiating. Steve passed away on December 23,...

Dec 11, 2017

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, celebrated by Fr. Gerald DeLucia for Irene L. Cleghorn, 96, who passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017.

Irene was born on November 7, 1921, the daughter of John and Mary Yavorcik. She attended Woodrow Wilson...

Nov 10, 2017

BOARDMAN –A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, with Deacon Bob Friedman celebrating for Gerald A. "Gerry" DeFabio, 70, who peacefully passed away on November 10, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Gerry was born July 2, 1947 in Youngstown, a son ...

Nov 9, 2017

​HUBBARD- Prayers will be held at 9:00AM, Monday, November 13, 2017 at Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patricks Church of Hubbard at 10:00 AM with Fr. Swierz celebrating for Edward M. Dulay, 63, who passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Ed was born September 24, 1954 in...

Oct 31, 2017

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, celebrated by Deacon Mike Schlais, for Helen Louise Kurowski, who died peacefully on October 31st at the age of 99 just two months shy of 100.

During the early 1900's she worked in the New Castle factory...

Oct 27, 2017

COLUMBIANA – Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, celebrated by Pastor Jeff Swogger, for Frank Polchak Jr., 77, who passed away suddenly on October 27, 2017.

Frank was born in on September 21, 1940, a son of Frank and Agnes Baytos Polchak. Frank...

Sep 16, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN – A service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home, where Pastor Tim Young will officiate for Donald Eugene Coe, Sr., 85, who was called home where he joined his beloved wife Louise in heaven on Saturday.

Donald was born July 19, 1932 in Williamsfield,...

Sep 15, 2017

Calling hours will be held Monday, September18, 2017 from 4 -6  pm at Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Home followed immediately be a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor Randy Brunko for Mrs. Mary Wansack 91, who passed away on September 15, 2017.

She was born on January 19, 1926 in Circleville, Ohio, daughter of Claud and Bernice Wigginton....

Sep 11, 2017

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at St. Matthias Church celebrated by Fr. John Jerek for Gerald M. "Gerry" Chizmar, 60, who passed away on September 11, 2017 after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. Gerry's family will receive friends from...