Obituaries

Mar 3, 2021

BOARDMAN – Gloria A. Karas, 92, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2021 at the Hospice House.

Gloria was born on February 25, 1929 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena Cook DeMichele.

She attended South High School and was a housewife. She loved her family and friends and spending time at...

Feb 27, 2021

NORTH LIMA – Marie F. Sobinovsky, 84, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021.

Marie was born on September 15, 1936 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael George and Mary Holeko Oras. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.

Marie met the love of her life, Andrew in kindergarten. They were married on...

Feb 15, 2021

AUSTINTOWN – Maria Figas, 97, passed away peacefully after a long and wonderful life on February 15, 2021 lovingly cared for in recent weeks by her daughter Donna.

Maria was born on August 3, 1923 in David-Gorodek, a town in central Poland at that time, a daughter of the late Trofim & Catherine Szamrylo.  After the war...

Feb 14, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Kathleen Kopchak, 67, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Kathleen was born on August 9, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Warfield Anderson.

She worked as a bus driver for the Diocese for many years and worked for True Tread. She was a...

Feb 5, 2021

BOARDMAN – Robert Spitler, 83, passed away on February 5, 2021 at home.

Robert was born April 7, 1937 in Youngstown, a son of the late Cecil & Leona Wheaton Spitler.

Robert worked for over 30 years as a stationary engineer for the Youngstown City Schools until his retirement. He was also a member of...

Feb 2, 2021

BROOKFIELD- Gerald Fedorchak "Jerry" 70, passed away on February 2, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Hospital after a brief thirty-three-day illness.

Gerald was born June 27, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late George and Katherine Stepancevich Fedorchak. He graduated from East High School in 1968 then went to work for the City of...

Jan 20, 2021

John Edward Malys, a gentle, kind, and considerate husband, father, educator and veteran passed away on Wednesday, January 20.

John was the youngest son of Walenty and Josephine Bis Malys. He was born in Campbell on April 1, 1931.

He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1949 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...

Jan 19, 2021

STEUBENVILLE- Michael Hrehovcik, 70, passed away on January 19, 2021.

He was born May 27, 1950 in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret Williams Hrehovcik.

Michael went to St. Stanislaus Elementary School and was a self-employed painter.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his siblings, Helen Dym and Joseph...

Jan 17, 2021

POLAND – Mary Jean Vrabel, 92, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021.

Mary Jean was born on September 16, 1928 in New Middletown, a daughter of the late John and Veronica (Shirilla) Vrabel. When she was young, the family moved to Campbell, where she attended McCartney grade school and was a 1947 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

Jan 1, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN – Susan Meluch, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2021.

Susan was born on June 30, 1953 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John Robert and Betty S. Holland Lindeman.

She received her GED and went to college to get a degree in Accounting. She was a part of...

Dec 29, 2020

AUSTINTOWN- Pauline Kumik, 95, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020.

Pauline was born May 13, 1925 in Campbell, a daughter of the late Stephen Madjerick and Ann Jackovich. She attended Campbell Memorial High School. She married Merle F. "Mike" Kumik on August 22, 1944. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.

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Dec 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – John J. "Teenie" Gordulic, 87, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020.

He was born on October 6, 1933 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Sophie Suckenick Gordulic.

John graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1952.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as a...

Dec 27, 2020

John Tokarsky, 93, journeyed the heavenly highway on Sunday, December 27, 2020. His earthly life began September 7, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of Peter and Mary Kulin Tokarsky.

He was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Byzantine Rite. It was here where he married his "one and only," Anne Marie Schlosser on May...

Dec 20, 2020

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Leonard Abatista, 88, passed away peacefully at home with his daughters by his side December 20, 2020.

He was born on November 16, 1932, a son of the late John and Clara Sgherzo Abatista. He was raised in the Youngstown area.

Leonard graduated from East High School in 1951 where he earned...

Dec 19, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Helen T. Sova, 99, passed away on December 19, 2020.

She was born December 8, 1921 in Campbell, a daughter of the late John F. and Julia Babidovich Tomich.

Helen worked for the St. Matthias campus, including the school, convent, and parish house for over 60 years. She was also a member of...

Dec 18, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN- Catherine (Kay) Kovalchik, 105 years old, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020.

She was born December 4, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late August and Matilda Tarby Kepko. She lived most of her life on the southside of Youngstown, graduating from South High School.  She worked at General Fireproofing and moved to...

Dec 2, 2020

BOARDMAN –Catherine J. Sopkovich, 96, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020.

Catherine was born January 9, 1924 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a daughter of John and Mary Nacin Bernat.

She was a homemaker who devoted her life to taking care of her family. She was a member of St. Luke Parish. She was...

Nov 30, 2020

COLUMBIANA – Anna M. Lee, 102, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2021.

Anna was born on March 6, 1919 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Sonoga Babik.

She worked for G.E. as a sealer until her retirement in 1979 after 34 years. She was a member of JEDNOTA and belonged...

Nov 15, 2020

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO - Henry S. "Hank" (Zasadzinski) Sadinski, 89, left this earth and joined the Lord on November 15, 2020.

He was born on January 19, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, the youngest son of the late Paul and Mary (Saroszinski) Zasadzinski.

Hank graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1949.  He was a proud...

Oct 28, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN – Mildred "Millie" Bukovi, 90, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2020 with her loving daughter, Laura Johnson and her partner, Richard Pisano by her side.

Millie was born October 23, 1930 in Campbell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kirtos Vansuch.

Millie was a 1947 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School....