Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

BOARDMAN – Robert P. "Bob" Buday, 91, passed away on October 26, 2021 at the Inn at Walker Mill.

Robert was born May 26, 1930 in Youngstown, a son of the late John F. and Marie Strednak Buday. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949, then went on to join the United States Army, where...

Oct 23, 2021

STRUTHERS – John Raymond Bernat, "Ray" 81, passed away surrounded by his family on October 23, 2021.

He was born on June 9, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John G. and Helen (Megela) Bernat.

Ray worked as a science teacher for many years, working both in the Struthers School District and Byzantine...

Oct 17, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN- Jack Edward Wielbruda, 67, passed away on October 17, 2021, following complications of COVID.

He was born March 3, 1954 in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward and Jean Norberg Wielbruda. He worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube and then was an independent contractor.

Jack was an avid lover of sports. He loved...

Oct 15, 2021

BOARDMAN – Helen (Gerchak) Kaplon, 88, passed away on October 15, 2021, joining her beloved husband, Victor, in eternal rest.

Helen was born on July 20, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John & Mary (Yankulak) Gerchak. She graduated from South High School in 1952, and worked for the entirety of her career at General...

Sep 12, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN– Florence J. "Whoopsie" Jablonski, 86, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at Masternick Memorial.

Whoopsie was born August 27, 1935 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Chizmar) Bednar.  She was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High school.  Whoopsie was employed at Penn-Ohio Towel Supply, Springfield Local High School, Mahoning...

Sep 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Margaret Kramer, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 4, 2021 at her home.

Margaret was born on November 25, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Nagy) Gonci. She graduated from Chaney High School in 1952. She worked for Bell Telephone, and then worked within the Youngstown...

Sep 2, 2021

NEW BEDFORD, PA – Samuel P. "Sam" Luptak, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021.

Sam was born on November 12, 1938 in New Bedford, PA, a son of the late Andrew David and Anna (Raschak) Luptak, Sr..

He was a 1956 graduate of Union High School. He was a member of the...

Aug 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN- George J. Stasko, 81, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at the Hospice House.

George was born January 2, 1940 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Johanna Novotny Stasko. He was raised in Jednota Home, Middletown PA until the 8th grade and afterward attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland for two years....

Aug 1, 2021

Margaret Jane Biros, 79, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, August 1, 2021, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV.

She was born in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Charles Balla and Margaret Schmidt Balla, both immigrants from Hungary. She graduated from Chaney High School in Youngstown, attended Western Reserve University in Cleveland,...

May 29, 2021

BOARDMAN – Joanne Kathryn Deemer, 78, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 29, 2021 at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman after a long and courageous battle for her life.

Joanne was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of Vernon C. and Margaret Hudak Deemer.

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May 6, 2021

BOARDMAN – Virginia Setz, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Boardman.

Virginia was born on April 20, 1928 in Campbell, a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Soziniak Siembieda.

She worked for Sears for around 20 years. She was a member of Sts. Cyril and...

Apr 24, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN- Thomas Bakalik, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Tom was born May 23, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late Rudy and Anna Bakalik.

Tom enjoyed group activities at his day program at Javit Court. He also liked birthday parties, going to the mall, going to 4 Seasons Flea Market...

Apr 15, 2021

BOARDMAN – Helen F. Sinchak, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 15, 2021 at the Hospice House.

Helen was born on June 13, 1935 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Pesta) Klanica.

As a child, she unknowingly met the love of her life, Del. They grew up...

Mar 27, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Dolores J. "Dee" Texter, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Dee was born April 28, 1938 in Youngstown, the first child of the late Samuel and Rose Jordan Hanna.

She worked as an administrative assistant for Youngstown State University for 25 years until her retirement in 2011. She was a...

Mar 26, 2021

POLAND – Leslie Helene Drapp, 68, passed away peacefully with her loving husband at her side on March 26, 2021 at the Hospice House.

Leslie was born on November 16, 1952 in Youngstown, daughter of the late Ellsworth and the late Isabell Flesher Daubenspeck.

Graduated in 1970 from Woodrow Wilson High School, she then earned...

Mar 20, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN, OHIO – Dolores "Dorie" G. (Gillespie) Hickenbottom, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 with family by her side.

Dolores was born on January 9th, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late William J. and Mayme O. (Johnson) Gillespie.

She is a graduate of South High School. She married...

Mar 19, 2021

POLAND – Marion Goske, 91, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021.

Marion was born on December 5, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Klepak Cepin.

She worked for several companies over the years, including Ohio Bell and Sears, but her most important role was being a wonderful wife and...

Mar 16, 2021

BOARDMAN- Metro Romanko, lovingly known as "Matt", "Junior", "Mouse", or "Yank" by his family and friends, 92, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2021.

Metro was born July 11, 1928 in Youngstown, a son of the late Metro and Pearl Kornafel Romanko. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. A proud Army veteran, he served  as a...

Mar 12, 2021

Ourten (Ort) Bartholomew Scullen, Jr., 84, died on Friday, March 12, after a brief battle with cancer, his wife of 34 years, Irene Scullen, at his side.

To those who knew him, Ourten was a complete original, with a vast array of passions and interests. To those who didn't know him, he was nevertheless a standout in...

Mar 11, 2021

NORTH LIMA – Ruth E. "Goose" Cuccarese, 79, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021 at Ivy Woods Healthcare.

Ruth was born on November 20, 1941 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Blaine and Margaret Scanlon Griffiths.

She graduated from Campbell High School, attended Youngstown State University, and proudly worked in sales at The...