Obituaries

Sep 26, 2022

Sharman Stephanie Simon passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Monday, September 26, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease.

On November 15, 1953, Sharman was born to her parents, Steve and Marie (Minarovich) Simon. She was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School where she was a proud member of the Spartan Marching...

Sep 9, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Louise Marie "Weezie" Stana, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022, with her family by her side.

Louise was born on June 24, 1935, in Youngstown, to the late Michael and Mary (Hodos) Klucher. She attended St. Matthias School and Church where she was a lifelong, devoted parishioner. She graduated from Wilson High...

Sep 2, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – David Balzic, 59, passed away on September 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman with his loving wife by his side.

Dave was born May 22, 1963 in Sharon, PA, a son of the late George and Frances (Fetsko) Balzic. He attended the New Castle School of Trades and worked for Lake Park Cemetery...

Aug 28, 2022

POLAND –It is with profound sadness of his family to announce the death of Michael Lunich, 87, who passed on August 28, 2022 surrounded by them.

Michael was born February 9, 1935 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael John and Claire (Boris) Lunich. He earned his Bachelor's degree and worked as a tool & die...

Aug 4, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN –Joseph Pekarcik, 82, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022.

Joseph was born November 18, 1939, to Joseph L. Sr. and Marion (Black) Pekarcik.  He lived on the south side all his life. He attended St. Matthias School and graduated from Wilson High School in 1957.  Joe met wife Rosemarie...

Jul 31, 2022

BOARDMAN –Dorothy Ann Gonda, 88, of Boardman, passed away peacefully at Wickshire Poland on Sunday afternoon, July 31, 2022.

Dorothy was born April 9, 1934 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Christina (Bakus) Korchnak and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Jackson Elementary School and was a 1952 graduate of Ursuline High...

Jul 8, 2022

Agatha H Fabiny, 97, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022 in Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, Spartanburg, SC.  She was born February 26, 1925 to the late Michael and Julia Hamrock. She married Frank J Fabiny on October 4, 1952.

Agatha was a Registered Nurse, a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. Before retirement, she enjoyed...

Jun 27, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN –Mary P. Balash, 78, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2022 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle.

Mary was born January 27, 1944 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Terlecki) Balash.

She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961, and then worked in the admitting department for St. Elizabeth Hospital...

Jun 11, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Janice Marie Hunter, 87, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Janice was born July 22, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Otis Justin and Ruth Elizabeth (Motz) Smith.

A graduate of Canfield High School, Janice was a devoted wife and mother and lifelong resident of Boardman...

Jun 10, 2022

NORTH LIMA -After a long courageous battle with COPD, JoAnn M. Veauthier slipped away peacefully on June 10, 2022. She was 78 years old.

JoAnn was born April 27, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio and was the third child of Michael and Helen Janci. She lived her entire life in the Youngstown area and was a proud graduate...

May 13, 2022

POLAND - Robert Andrew Babnic Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2022, at Mercy Health Center – St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. He was born October 28, 1940, to the late Andrew Robert and Helen (Kubek) Babnich in Youngstown, Ohio, and married Dorothy Mary Jozwiak on December 23, 1963.

Bob was a 1958 graduate of...

May 1, 2022

POLAND – Marilyn Megela Miller, 89, peacefully entered eternal rest on May 1st at Shepherd of the Valley Poland.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 18, 1933 and was the daughter of Ann and Arthur Miller. Marilyn grew up on the south side of Youngstown, not too far from the smoke, flames, and soot of...

Apr 26, 2022

Services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows parish, St. Matthias Church in Youngstown honoring the life of Anna T. Hruska, who passed into eternal life April 26, 2022.

Anna was born in Youngstown November 26, 1924, to Joseph and Anna (Kubalec) Duncko.  She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and worked at GF during WWII manufacturing...

Apr 11, 2022

AUSTINTOWN – Regina Maszczak, 96, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022 at Humility House in Austintown.

Regina was born on January 25, 1926 in Chocholow, Poland a daughter of the late Stefan and Marianna Majchrzak. As a young girl of 14 she was taken from her home by the Nazi's to work as slave labor in...

Apr 5, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – John Locketti, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 5, 2022.

John was born January 28, 1929 in Youngstown, one of seven children to Joseph and Anna (Tomaino) Locketti.

He was loved by everyone who met him, but by no one more than his beautiful wife, Mary,...

Apr 3, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Frank S. Uhrain, 65, passed away on April 3, 2022 at his home.

Frank was born September 22, 1956 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael Uhrain Jr. and Ann Lipka. He was an expert horticulturist and the owner of Uhrain Greenhouses, taking great pride in continuing his father's family business.

Frank...

Mar 29, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Vincent E. Poyssick, Sr., 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2022.

Vincent was born on January 14, 1949 in Iselin, New Jersey, a son of the late George and Filomena (Mazzerelli) Poyssick. He was a self employed mechanic and could fix just about anything you could think of....

Mar 28, 2022

STRUTHERS – Dr. Stephen J. Kukura, 67, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022 at the Hospice House.

Stephen was born April 18, 1954 in Youngstown, a son of Ann (Vrabel) Kukura and the late Stephen A. Kukura.

Deep in faith, Stephen was a very active member and volunteer usher at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic...

Mar 23, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Caroline J. Lederman, 70, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by her family.

Caroline was born on July 5, 1951 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Tyma Paskevitch.

Caroline had a passion for cooking and was magnificent at it. Over the...

Mar 9, 2022

CANFIELD – Agnes Janosko, 92, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 at the Inn at Christine Valley. Agnes was born on July 23, 1929 in Campbell, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Havrilla Vrable. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School and worked as a nurse's aide at St. Elizabeth Hospital in her earlier years....