Obituaries

Mar 8, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Dorothy L. Sobinovsky, 82, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Dorothy was born April 24, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Irene Drozdik Kwiecinski. She got her cosmetology license and worked briefly as a hairdresser before she put her love and devotion into raising her children....

Mar 6, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Betty Zetts, 96, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022 surrounded by her family at home.

Betty was born on September 24, 1925 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Jesse Boughner and Polly Brown. She had a passion for caretaking, having worked as a practical nurse for Northside Hospital, retiring in 1986 after 16...

Feb 26, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Eleanor Frances Sarisky, 85, passed away peacefully on February 26.

Eleanor was born on March 28, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Topoly Sarisky.

She was a member of St. Matthias Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, especially playing bingo.

Eleanor leaves behind her...

Feb 25, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Richard Cole, 75, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital.

Richard was born on April 6, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert and Mary Dolney Cole. He was a graduate of South High School in 1964. He was a proud United States Army veteran, having served in the...

Feb 24, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN –Philomena McCaffrey, 92, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022.

Philomena was born May 23, 1929 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Joseph G. and Susanna Mizak Klamar. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School.

She was a member of St. Matthias Church, where she was involved in the Sacred Heart...

Feb 19, 2022

YOUNGSTOWN – Mary Bachani, 85, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022, at Youngstown St. Elizabeth hospital.

Mary was born on May 19, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Veronica Kicos Dzurnak.

She worked for Kress & Co. and General Fireproofing before settling down to raise her family. She was an...

Feb 17, 2022

Anne Marie Tokarsky, 91 entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Anne was born on August 25, 1930 in Whitney, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Franko Schlosser. The family moved to Youngstown in 1933 and settled in the "Lansingville" area of town, where she attended St. Matthias Catholic grade school and Woodrow Wilson...

Feb 11, 2022

Frank J Fabiny, 102, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 in Roebuck, South Carolina at the home that he and his wife Agatha made with their daughter Barbara and her family. He was born October 29, 1919 to the late John and Maria (Polak) Fabiny in Campbell, Ohio and married Agatha Hamrock on October 4, 1952.

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Jan 23, 2022

AURORA – William Hrtiz, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2022.

William was born October 29, 1932 in Youngstown, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Klinchak) Hritz.

He was a very avid golfer, and it was on the golf course where he found his career as an electrician in the...

Jan 14, 2022

AUSTINTOWN - Merle F. "Uncle Merle" Kumik, 96, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at the Humility House in Austintown.

Merle was born May 16, 1925 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Aniela Woytila Kumik. He worked for Rosenblum Brothers, then Republic Steel in the blast furnace for 10 years until his retirement...

Jan 11, 2022

BOARDMAN – Edward J. Skokan, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Edward was born May 5, 1963 in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward J. and Carol J. Mikula Skokan. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1981 and went on to receive a bachelor's degree...

Jan 11, 2022

BOARDMAN – Carolyn M. Valensi, 99, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021.

Carolyn was born on July 14, 1922, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary Biasucci Piccari.

She graduated from New Castle High School in 1941 and worked as a designer for Shenango Pottery.

Carolyn was...

Dec 21, 2021

AUSTINTOWN – Peter W. Panamarczuk, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Pete was born September 19, 1948 in Brunswick, Germany, a son of the late Walter and Maria (Karniewicz) Panamarczuk. Pete attended St. Stanislaus grade school, Cardinal Mooney...

Dec 8, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Marianne Sawicki, 78, loving mother, wife and grandmother passed away December 8, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Marianne was born January 13, 1943 in Gajdobra, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Michael & Maria Tonte. She graduated in 1962 from North High. She worked as a computer instructor both at St. Dominic and St. Christine...

Nov 30, 2021

NORTH LIMA – Barbara E. Kopac, age 95, passed away on January 31, 2022 in North Lima, OH.

Barbara was born in Portage, PA in November 1926, a daughter of the late John and Mary Chismar. She married Alexander Kopac, and together they shared 31 years of marriage.

Barbara was a member of Sts. Cyril...

Nov 27, 2021

HUBBARD – Trini Warminski, 10, passed away unexpectedly at Sharon Regional Medical Center on November 27.

She was born on December 29, 2010 in Warren, Ohio, and was the daughter of Joseph M. and Dawn (Fabry) Warminski.

Trini was in 5th grade and a straight A student.  She was a proud member of Girl Scout...

Nov 25, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Kathryn "Kay" (Novotny) Franko, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 25, 2021.

Kay was born on January 18, 1924 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Slanina) Novotny. She was a graduate of Carlow University, earning her degree in Medical Technology.  She went on to...

Nov 22, 2021

BOARDMAN – Richard R. Franko, 88, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born June 6, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Olenick Franko. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952, and went on to receive his bachelor's...

Nov 13, 2021

James J. Duponty 90, of Fort Wayne Indiana, formally of Boardman, Ohio passed away on November 13, 2021.

James was born October 27, 1931, in Youngstown, son of the late James V. an Anna (Deluca), Duponty.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, honorably discharged May 27, 1954.

James was a long-time businessman in...

Nov 5, 2021

STRUTHERS – On November 5, 2021, God took Karlie Marie Phipps, 33, to her heavenly home.

Karlie was born on November 16, 1987 in Youngstown, the daughter of Joann Phipps Jones and the late Robert Phipps.

She received her GED and worked in sales. She was a devoted and amazing mother to her two sons....