Obituaries

Apr 22, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Thomas, 91

Modoc, SC…Elizabeth Ann Thomas, affectionately known as Betty or Budz, died on April 22, 2023, in Modoc, South Carolina under the loving care of John and Angela Thomas at age 91.

Born in Youngstown on October 21, 1931, she was the third of six children to John and Mary Janci Martinko,...

Apr 4, 2023

CANFIELD… A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 PM on Friday, April 14, 2023, at St. Charles Roman Catholic Church in Boardman. Msgr. John Zuraw will officiate for Sam M. Restuccio, age 73, who passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Sam was born on April 1, 1950, in Youngstown,...

Apr 2, 2023

Rosemarie Wiederman

Struthers…Rosemarie Wiederman, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, surrounded by family.

Rosemarie was born October 5, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Susie (DeMarco) Del Colle.  She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1942.

With her passing,...

Mar 24, 2023

Boardman… Judith Ann Bagdassarian, 85, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at home with her family by her side.

Judith was born January 3, 1938, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ty and Inez Maloney Whalen.

She was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong area resident.  Judith worked for many years for...

Feb 18, 2023

BOARDMAN – Victoria Pompura passed away peacefully on 18 February 2023, at the age of 99.

Victoria was born on March 3, 1923, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ana Comsia Brumbeau. She is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and received her teaching degree from Youngstown State University (YSU).

She...

Feb 10, 2023

BOARDMAN- Justin "Pookie" Bell, 29, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2023 at his home.

Pookie was born March 2, 1993 in Youngstown, a son of Leslie Bell and Paulette Goulish Bell. He graduated from Boardman High School.

Pookie was a light to all of those around him. He was a gentle giant, a best...

Feb 6, 2023

STRUTHERS- Ronald Charles Buser II, 57, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

Ron was born October 2, 1965, in Youngstown, a son of the late Ronald C. and Eleanor (Kisak) Buser I and was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He was an...

Feb 2, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN- Casimir Joseph Figas was born January 1, 1948. On February 2, 2023, at age 75, his sister, Donna, held his hand as his spirit was reunited with Jesus.

Casimir was born in Germany to Benedykt and Maria, who preceded him in death. Casimir attended North High School, where he graduated in 1965. As a junior, he...

Jan 28, 2023

CANFIELD – Barbara Ann "Barb" Johnson, 76, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at the Hospice House.

Barb was born March 11, 1946 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Robert and Mae (Moorhead) Johnson of Struthers. She was a 1964 graduate of Struthers High School, where she was a member of the Fidelis Service Club....

Jan 20, 2023

Kristine "Kris" Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at O'Brien Healthcare in Masury.

Kris was born December 6, 1945 in Europe, a daughter of Marion and Maria (Skrzypczyk) Kosela and came to the United States in 1951. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.

She worked in the clerical department...

Jan 1, 2023

POLAND- Francis F. "Fred" Hodos, 79, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 at his home.

Fred was born on January 5, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Susan Smyda Hodos.

Fred was a devout Catholic and along with his wife, Elizabeth, were very active at St. Matthias Church. He was...

Dec 30, 2022

STRUTHERS – David Michael Schwartz, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2022.

David was born September 11, 1972, the son of Michael and Mary Schwartz. He was a 1992 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and a lifelong area resident.

David was a hard worker who took pride in his work. He was...

Dec 19, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN –Mary Ann Shaffer, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 19, 2022.

Mary Ann was born November 2, 1941 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Victor and Anne (Zlunko) Sich. She became a notary public in 1974 and worked Daily Legal News. She also was a secretary for St. Matthias...

Dec 12, 2022

BOARDMAN –Donna Jean Rodriguez, 85, passed away at home peacefully on December 12, 2022.

Donna was born July 14, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Pauline Androsek Lucicosky. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and worked in several capacities within the restaurant industry.

She was a strong, loving, and compassionate...

Dec 10, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN –Johanne Uhrain, 73, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022.

Johanne was born February 22, 1949 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor Lisiecki Skarbek. She was a 1967 graduate of Poland High School. Through the course of her life, she worked at several places, including department store manager at Consolidated & Mr....

Dec 6, 2022

William E. "Bill" Janosko, 90, passed away peacefully at home on December 6, 2022.

He was born July 17, 1932 in Dixonville, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Andrew G. and Anna (Betsa) Janosko. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Sargent during the Korean War, where he was stationed in...

Dec 6, 2022

Edward F Chermansky, of Youngstown, passed away at the age of 87 on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at UPMC Cranberry Place in Cranberry PA. Edward (Ed) was born on February 27, 1935 in Newton Falls to Victor and Mary Chermansky.  He graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1953, and then he served in the US Army in Detroit...

Nov 7, 2022

POLAND- Elizabeth Jean Hodos, 80, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 at the Wickshire of Poland.

Elizabeth was born on September 17, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Ignat Demeretz.

She was an amazing cook, and a better baker. She won many awards at the Canfield Fair over the...

Nov 6, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Maria Brunilda Ortiz Vega, 90, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Hospice House in Poland, OH

Maria was born October 6, 1932 in Bio-Bio, Chile to the late Jose Remulo Chandia and Margarita Lillo. She had various jobs throughout her lifetime from Office Housekeeper, Nannying, and Assistant to...

Oct 14, 2022

STRUTHERS – Elizabeth "Betty" Elchuck, 87, passed away peacefully at home on October 14, 2022.

She was born May 15, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Balkan.

Betty was a true matriarch of her family and the glue that held everyone together. She loved to spend time with her children,...