Linda (Kramer) Ariza
Aug 6, 2024
BOARDMAN - Linda M. Ariza, 55, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2024, at her home.
Linda was born on July 23, 1969, in Youngstown, a daughter of the John G. and Margaret Gonci Kramer.
Linda graduated from Cardinal Mooney high school in 1987 and obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of...
Barbara "Basia" (Piotrowski) Rak
Jul 8, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN - Barbara "Basia" Rak, loved matriarch and vibrant spirit, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on October 23, 1934, in Poland, Europe, she began her beautiful family there before making the courageous journey in 1976 to the United States in search of new opportunities and adventures.
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Theresa H. (Wojton) Susa
Apr 14, 2024
SIMPSONVILLE, SC - After 95 years, Theresa was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on April 14, 2024.
She was born on April 21, 1929, to the late Josephine V. and Stanley F. Wojton. She was raised a
devout Catholic at St. Stanislaw Church/School, then went on to Woodrow Wilson High
School....
Georgieann (Maruschak) Martinko
Apr 2, 2024
POLAND - Georgieann Martinko, 88, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley, Skilled Nursing, where she made her home for over six years.
Born in Youngstown, on May 6, 1935, she was one of four children to John and Anna (Paroff) Maruschak.
A graduate of Chaney High School, she was...
Theresa Skolnik
Mar 22, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Theresa Skolnik, 67, of Youngstown, passed away at her home on March 22, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Theresa was born on January 27, 1957, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Semko Skolnik.
She worked for the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services as a records keeper for...
Milan Pavlich
Jan 28, 2024
YOUNGSTOWN – Milan M. Pavlich, 66, passed away at his home in Youngstown on January 28, 2024.
Milan was born December 22, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Margaret (Balkan) Pavlich. He was a 1975 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a member of the Ironworkers Local #207 for many years. Milan enjoyed going...
Carol J. Gonda
Jan 18, 2024
Carol Gonda, 83
Youngstown…Carol Gonda, 83, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at her home, from complications of ALS, (Lou Gehrig disease).
Carol was born January 10, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephen Garcar and Elizabeth Yohman. She was a 1958 graduate of Chaney High School and a lifelong area resident.
Carol...
Ann M. Topolovcak
Jan 15, 2024
Ann M. Topolovcak, 95
Poland… Ann M. Topolovcak, 95, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley In Poland.
Ann was born February 12, 1928, in Middletown, OH, the daughter of John and Anna Marie (Balbercak) Topolovcak. She was a lifelong resident of the Lansingville area of Youngstown.
Ann worked...
Frances Maszczak
Jan 9, 2024
Frances Maszczak, 93
Youngstown… Frances Maszczak, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Frances was born December 3, 1930, in Smerek, Poland in Europe, and was the daughter of Jan Polak and Ksenia Gorniak. Â She came to the Youngstown area in 1955 from Germany.
She worked as a seamstress for many years.
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John Kuras
Dec 1, 2023
BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP- There will be a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at St. Luke Catholic Parish in Boardman for John Kuras, 94, who passed away December 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.
John Kuras was born on February 17th, 1929 in Poland, Europe, the son of Peter and Josephine Kuras....
Mary Ann (Kopsic) Rovnak
Nov 17, 2023
AUSTINTOWN – Mary Ann Rovnak, 98, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at the Woodlands at Austinwoods in Austintown. She was born June 5, 1925, to the late John T. and Susan A. (Kubic) Kopsic in Donora, PA, and married Paul S. Rovnak on May 12, 1945.
Mary Ann was a graduate of Scienceville (Youngstown) High...
Judith Mock
Sep 26, 2023
Judith Mock, 79
Canfield…Judith F. Mock, 79, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, with her family by her side.
Judy was born March 12, 1944, in Petersburg, Ohio to Edna and Edward Flickinger. She and her beloved husband, Terrance Mock, who preceded her in death, were married March 18, 1968 and enjoyed 49 years...
Florence M. "Flo" Bolchalk
Sep 7, 2023
BOARDMAN – Florence M. "Flo" Bolchalk, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Florence was born on February 17, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Guidos) Fetsko. She was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.
After graduation, she started working at Strouss, first...
Marlena Hans
Aug 31, 2023
Marlena Hans, 71
YOUNGSTOWN… Private Funeral Services were held on Tuesday September 5, 2023 at the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Marlena Hans age 71, who passed away on Thursday August 31, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
Marlena was born December 7, 1951 in Youngstown and was a daughter...
Marcella Ann Bedenik
Aug 30, 2023
YOUNGSTOWN…Marcella Ann Bedenik, 77, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, August 30, 2023, after a stay at the Cleveland Clinic and Briarfield Place. She was born February 16, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Hanisko) Kapturasky.
Marcella, known as Sally to many, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1963. She married her...
Jason R. Babnic
Jul 30, 2023
Jason R. Babnic, 26
Poland… Jason R. Babnic, 26, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023.
Jason was born July 14, 1997, in Youngstown, the son of Bob and Cyndi (Miller) Babnic. He was a 2015 graduate of Boardman High School and a lifelong area resident.
He worked as a lead electrical technician with...
Helen Mamrak
Jul 29, 2023
Helen Mamrak, 101
Greenville, SC…Helen Toporcer Mamrak, 101, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on July 29, 2023 at Kempton Assisted Living in Greenville, South Carolina. She had lived with her daughter at home in Greenville in her later years, and formerly resided in Poland, Ohio until 2013.
Helen was born October 14, 1921,...
Ann Julia Kukura
Jun 21, 2023
Ann Julia Kukura
STRUTHERS – Ann Julia Kukura, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.
Ann, a daughter of the late John and Veronica (Shirilla) Vrabel, was born June 9, 1930, in New Middletown.
When she was young, the family moved to Campbell, where she attended...
Bernice Koczwara (Rogan)
May 24, 2023
Bernice Koczwara (Rogan), 91
Youngstown…Bernice Koczwara (Rogan) was born on September 13, 1931 and died on May 24, 2023 at the age of 91. She considered herself to be the "11th of 10 children" born to Florian and Agnes Kapucienska Koczwara, her mother's "surprise" at age 47.
Berni, as she was known, was the epitome...
Edith Babik
May 22, 2023
Edith M. Babik, 92
Youngstown… Edith M. Babik, 92, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman Campus, with her family by her side.
Edith was born March 11, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of Alfred Costello and Maryann DeMatteo. She was a 1949 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and a...
