Edward Brainard, “Smokey”, 73 Campbell… Edward Brainard, “Smokey”, 73, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born April 1, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Ann Savka Brainard Sr.  He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and went on to graduate from the Police Academy. He worked in the offices of Youngstown Sheet and Tube for a 10 year period and also worked as a truck driver...

Olga Victoria Garcia, 72 Campbell… Olga Victoria Garcia, 72, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with her family by her side. Olga was born August 11, 1950, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Pedro Garcia and Joanna Collazo. She was a proud homemaker for her family and also worked at Lee’s Upholstery. Olga was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking all of her favorite Spanish dishes but most of all, she loved spending time...

Kristine “Kris” Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at O’Brien Healthcare in Masury.   Kris was born December 6, 1945 in Europe, a daughter of Marion and Maria (Skrzypczyk) Kosela and came to the United States in 1951. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.    She worked in the clerical department of Tri-County Distributions for 40 years until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church, where she...

John R Galbraith Jr., 71 Canfield… John R Galbraith Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  John was born November 10, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of John Richard Galbraith and Mary Theresa Leonard.  He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School (“71”) and also attended Youngstown State University and was a certified Dental Laboratory Technician.  He proudly served in the US Air Force. John was a...

Anthony F. Rossodivita, 65 Campbell… Anthony F. Rossodivita, 65, was promoted to glory and fully restored by our Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Anthony was born Jan. 15, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Sylvia Felice and John Rossodivita of Campbell, Ohio. Anthony married the love of his life, Annette (Pica) Rossodivita on Aug. 4, 1979.  Together, they lovingly raised three sons, Christopher (Nicole) of Largo, Florida, Anthony of Boardman, and Bryan (Katie) of...

Chris Sarigianopoulos, 92 Campbell…Chris Sarigianopoulos, 92, of Campbell, passed away on January 14, 2023. Chris was born on December 23, 1930 in Agrínion, Greece and moved to the United States in 1961. He was a loving and devoted husband to Irene, father, grandfather, and brother. He took pride in loving his family and working as a barber in Greece and an industrial painter when he came to the United States. “A grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold...

Debra Georgiadis “Debbie”, 71 Campbell… Debra Georgiadis ‘Debbie”, 71, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with her family by her side. Debbie was born December 30, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of Emerick and Mary Jane Griffiths DiCioccio.  She graduated from Struthers High School in 1967 and attended YSU for two years. Debbie worked as a cosmetologist for many years at several salons throughout the area...

Anita A. Vogrin, 96 BOARDMAN -- Anita A. Vogrin, 96, passed away in her sleep shortly after noon, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. For the past several months, she was convalescing at Greenbriar Nursing Home, after a full life as wife, mother and daughter. Her love of life was John G. Vogrin Sr., her husband of almost 60 years. Her two sons were her pride and joy. And the accomplishments of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren made her smile. Her life began on...

Hazel Ruth Barrett, 91 Austintown…Hazel Ruth Barrett, 91, passed away peacefully at home January 9, 2023.  Born in Campbell September 13, 1931, she was the fourth child of Dan and Mary Volchko.  She was a proud Campbell Memorial High School graduate, class of 1948, a group that will celebrate their 75th reunion this year.  After high school, Ruth went to beauty school, and worked for her sister Mary for over 50 years.  She truly enjoyed helping her customers...

Ronald J. Yaksich, 81 Youngstown…Ronald J. Yaksich, 81, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2023.  Ronnie was born June 22, 1941 in Youngtown, to the late Joseph and Florence (Smith) Yaksich.  He attended Campbell Memorial High School.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Andrea (VanJura) Yaksich, and his sister, Dorothy Bryan (Yaksich). Ronnie was a life-long resident of the Mahoning Valley and...