John Halkitis, 87 Campbell…Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for John Halkitis, 87, who passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side. John was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Catherine Caleris Halkitis.  When John was three years old, his father Anthony passed away, and he was subsequently raised by his...

Geraldine Ann Testa, 81 Boardman…Geraldine Ann Testa (Oshelski), 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 12, 2021. Geraldine was born on September 30, 1939, the daughter of Michael and Mary Oshelski of Campbell, OH. She married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, James A. Testa Sr., on November 8, 1958. James and Gerry shared almost 63 years of love and wonderful memories together. Gerry was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Evangelia Georgiadis, 98 Campbell…Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox  Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Evangelia Georgiadis, 98, who passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. Evangelia was born Jan. 1, 1923, in Astepalia, Greece, the daughter of Nikitas Kolidakis and Maroula Marthas. She was a member of the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church. Evangelia will always be remembered by her...

Michael W. Ivko, 96 Boardman…A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish, with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Michael W. Ivko, 96, formerly of Youngstown’s Eastside, who passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Inn at Walker Mill.  Michael was born July 26, 1924, in Youngstown, the son of Matt and Carolina Furadi Ivko.  He was a 1942 graduate of East High School and a lifelong area resident. Michael served in the...

MARY C. MASTRONARDE, 92 Campbell…At 6 a.m, Sunday, May 30, 2021, angels were sent to trumpet the entrance of our beloved sister, aunt and friend, Mary C. Mastronarde, into God’s paradise. She is finally at peace in the arms of Our Lord and surrounded by all of our loved ones who have preceded her. Mary was born in her home on her treasured Rose Street on May 12, 1929, to Marietta Mazzocchetti Mastronarde Vagnarelli and Michael Mastronarde. After the death of her father,...

Joan Rotar, 77 COLUMBIANA…Joan Rotar, 77, took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven surrounded by her loving family at home on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. Joan was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on June 26th, 1943 to the late Kenneth and Ruth Siefert. Joan was a lifelong resident of Youngstown and spent her life as a homemaker, loving wife, and doting grandmother. Joan is survived by her brothers, Kenneth Siefert, Nevin Siefert, and her devoted sister Kay Fuller. Joan...

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.     Joanne was baptized Roman Catholic and kept her faith and relationship with God throughout her life. She also visited and contributed to other...

Daniel Dellick, 35 Boardman…Daniel Dellick, 35, passed unexpectedly on May 26, 2021. He was the son of Debbie Dellick and Richard (Tina) Petrella and was born August 15, 1985 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, one of triplets. Daniel leaves his fiancée Brittany Gordon; his five children, Danny, Anthony, Mason, Elyse and Zoey; his brothers and best friends who will miss him terribly, Dustin and David (Shannon) Dellick, and Garrett Whitehouse; his aunts and uncles, Darla...

Dorothy T. Petro, 97 Columbiana…Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, with Rev. Marian Babjak officiating, for Dorothy T. Petro, 97, who passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Parkside Healthcare Center in Columbiana. Dorothy was born February 6, 1924, in Struthers, the daughter of George and Julia Jakubec...

Flora (Marsolo) DiMascio, 90 TALLMADGE… Flora Marsolo DiMascio, 90, formerly of Campbell, Ohio and Aliquippa, PA, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 4th, 1930 in Pacentro, Italy, the daughter of GuiseppiFinau and Maria Gaetana (Saunteufemia) DeSantis and immigrated to the United States in 1949. She retired after 30 years of service as the Stock Manager for the Hills Department Store in the Lincoln Knolls Plaza. She...