CANFIELD- Milan John Krivan, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 14, 2019. He was born in Pohorela, Czechoslovakia on July 17, 1939, a son of Mary and John Krivan.  After graduating from Wilson High School, Milan became a Private First Class in the United States Army where he earned the coveted Soldier of the Year award.  He then moved on to graduate from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration...

CANFIELD –Helen L. Mangin, 87, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019 surrounded her family. Helen was born July 18, 1932 in Houston, PA, a daughter to the late David B. and Helen Korski Shannon. Helen found strength from an early age, having lost her mother when she was only 3 years old. She was a 1950 graduate of Canonsburg High School. She proudly worked as one of the first 50 women at a new RCA plant in Canonsburg, until she met and married her husband, John R. Mangin on...

Hope A. “Hopie” Melnik 66 CAMPBELL… There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 6pm Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard, with Fr. Michael Swierz officiating for Hope A. “Hopie” Melnik who passed away early Friday morning. Hope was born March 22, 1953 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Racz) Melnik. She was a 1971 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Hope was employed as a...

Geraldine M Zinghini, 89 Poland…Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Peter Polando officiating, for Geraldine M. Zinghini, 89, who passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2019, surrounded by her family. Geraldine was born May 23, 1930, on Youngstown’s eastside, the daughter of...

BOARDMAN – Wieslaw T. “Wesley” Szymanski, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Hospice House.    Wesley was born June 18, 1925 in Poland, Europe, a son of the late Antony and Victoria Neyfeldt Szymanski. Wesley came to the United States in 1951, and worked for Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a rigger until his retirement in 1986. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed helping his fellow neighbors maintain their yards. He leaves to cherish his...

CANFIELD – William J. Pizzuto, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.    William was born May 17, 1939 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Sophia Felletti Pizzuto.   William worked as a self-employed demolition contractor. He was a generous man who had a soft spot for anyone in need. He regularly donated to the Rescue Mission. He enjoyed cooking, especially his sauce, and was an all-around hard worker.   William...

Peter “Pete” Lawrence PULASKI TWP…Peter (Pete) Lawrence passed away suddenly into the presence of his Lord on October 25, 2019. He was born at home, in Pulaski Township, on June 29, 1927, to Michael and Anna (Gulas) Lawrence. After completing an apprenticeship in automotive repair, he worked in Salem, Ohio. He quickly became a master craftsman in his trade and went on to open and operate Lawrence Auto Body in Pulaski, Pa, from 1951 until his death. Pete was a World War...

Mary Ann Bak, 87 Boardman…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland, with her brother, Rev. George J. Balasko as well as, Rev. William Connell officiating, for Mary Ann Bak, 87, who passed away Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019, with her husband by her side. Mary Ann was born February 12, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of George Balasko and Mildred Juratovic.  She was a student at Immaculate...

Ann L. Skoufatos, 85 Campbell…Last night heaven gained another angel, our mom, Ann Skoufatos. RIP mom and grandma, your soul is now at peace, so rest easy. You celebrated a milestone on Friday, turning 85 years of age, in your lifetime, you lived through the Depression, saw your mother and grandmother go to work in the local mills during WWII to support the war effort as "Rosie the Riveters", at the age of 43 you became a widower and raised 3 kids by yourself; you were a...

Anna Facchini Mangiarelli, 84 Canfield…Anna Facchini Mangiarelli, 84, passed away peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019. Anna was born in Sulmona, Provincial Aquila, Italy on June 25, 1935 to Carmen and Agatha Pacella Facchini. Anna married the love of her life Frank Mangiarelli on Sept. 20, 1959 in Sulmona, Italy. She was a very talented person with many interests. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, baking and loved ballroom...