obituaries

Jun 30, 2026

Wilfredo Placeres, 66

CAMPBELL…Wilfredo Placeres, 66 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Wilfredo was born November 9, 1959 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico a son of Ceferino Placeres Torres and Juana Piñero Hernández.

He moved from Puerto Rico to New York in his early 20's and...

Jun 26, 2026

William E. "Bill" Jupp, 71

YOUNGSTOWN…William E. "Bill" Jupp, 71 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2026 at AustinWoods Rehabilitation, Youngstown, Ohio.

Bill was born July 11, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Edwin Joseph and Nancy Joan (Hennessy) Jupp.

He was a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Bill...

Jun 18, 2026

Elena Pagán, 95

CAMPBELL…Elena Pagán passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Elena was born September 27, 1930 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Candelario and Ceferina (Pedraza) DeLeon.

Elena came to Youngstown from Puerto Rico in 1953 and then moved to Campbell in...

Jun 10, 2026

Dr. John Frances Galida, 91

CAMPBELL…Dr. John Frances Galida, 91, of Campbell, Ohio, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Mercy Hospice House after a short illness.

John was born in Campbell, Ohio on January 4, 1935, the son of John and Mary (Cebula) Galida and was a lifelong area resident. He met his wife...

Jun 5, 2026

Theresa A. Sebest

CAMPBELL… Theresa A. Sebest, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday evening June 5, 2026 with her family by her side.

Theresa was born October 16, 1936, to Paul and Ann Shulko Bosela and was a lifelong area resident.

Theresa worked as a warehouse distributor for over twenty years.

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Jun 2, 2026

CAMPBELL…John Richard "Tex" Texter, 94, passed away suddenly and peacefully on June 2, 2026, just days before his 95th birthday.

Born on June 5, 1931, to John and Helen (Gulas) Texter, John lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to his family and community. Above all else, he cherished his family and was...

May 30, 2026

CAMPBELL…William C. Mokrovich or "Pickles" as he was commonly known, was born on June 28, 1940, in Youngstown to William and Mary (Dubaj) Mokrovich.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1958.

Shortly after graduating, he proudly served his country in the Army Signal Core stationed mostly in Germany.  After returning from the Army, Pickles started...

May 28, 2026

Mary Jane (Paulsey) Maro, 97

CAMPBELL...Mary Jane (Paulsey) Maro, 97, lived a very full, active life of service to family, community and church from March 17, 1929, until her passing on May 28, 2026.

A daughter of Benjamin and Agnes (Shipsky) Paulsey, she was born in Campbell, Ohio, and attended Campbell schools, graduating from Campbell...

May 24, 2026

Vreto M. Mavroudis, 41

CAMPBELL…Vreto M. Mavroudis, 41, passed away on May 24, 2026, leaving behind a family, friends, and community who loved him deeply.

Vreto was the beloved son of Michael and Julie (Levendis) Mavroudis, and the loving brother of Maria (Leo Frangos) and Manoli Mavroudis. More than anything, he was the best uncle...

May 21, 2026

Arleen Fontanez, 62

CAMPBELL…Arleen Fontanez, 62, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with her loving sons by her side.

Arleen was born April 21, 1964, in Bronx, New York, a daughter of David Garcia and Luz Rivera.  She moved to Youngstown in 1988 and then to Campbell, where she purchased...

May 20, 2026

John M. "Jack" Kozak, 84

YOUNGSTOWN…John M. "Jack" Kozak, 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

John was born May 2, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Michael and Mary (Swantek) Kozak.

He was a 1957 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

May 14, 2026

Irene M. Lefoer, 91

POLAND…Irene M. Lefoer, 91 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at The Inn at Poland Way.

Irene was born July 27,1934 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Kollar) Svagerko.

Irene was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.  She grew up in Campbell, Ohio...

May 9, 2026

Gerontios Elefterios Ginnis, 80

CAMPBELL…Gerontios Elefterios Ginnis, affectionately known as George, passed away on May 9, 2026 at the age of 80.  In his final moments, he was surrounded by the laughter and love of his large family, including his beloved wife Nancy (Campanale) Ginnis.

George was born on February 3rd, 1946 to Elefterios and...

May 5, 2026

Lucy G. Nardelli, 87

BOARDMAN…Lucy G. Nardelli, 87 passed away peacefully, with her granddaughter by her side on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.

Lucy was born February 21, 1939 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a daughter of Ovila and Flora (Boucher) Beaudry. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and graduated...

May 5, 2026

Nikita G. Pantelis

Nikita G. Pantelis, born November 2, 1934, fell asleep in the Lord on May 5, 2026, at his home in Campbell, Ohio, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born in Kalymnos, Greece, to George and Kiranna Pantelis, the eldest of seven children. He is survived by his siblings, Themelina Trikilis and...

May 3, 2026

Louis J. Tofil, 77

CAMPBELL…Louis J. Tofil 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana, Ohio

Louis was born April 3, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Louis and Anna (Zifchak) Tofil.

He was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

May 3, 2026

Jay E. Miller, 79

LOWELLVILLE…Jay E. Miller, 79 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Jay was born July 27, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Willard E. "Buck" and Margaret J. (Sudimak) Miller.

He was a 1964 graduate of North High...

May 2, 2026

Duane John VanSuch, 77

STRUTHERS…Duane John VanSuch, 77 passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 2,2026.

Duane was born February 20, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Helen (Rusnak) VanSuch.

He was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a...

Apr 30, 2026

Jane Mowery, 96

POLAND… Jane Mowery passed away on April 30, 2026 at her daughter's home in Poland, Ohio. She was 96.

Jane was born in Campbell, Ohio on April 3, 1930, the eighth of nine children of Joseph and Mary (Haladej) Koly.

Jane graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1948 and...

Apr 29, 2026

CARMEN W. SEPULVEDA, 58

YOUNGSTOWN… Carmen W. Sepulveda, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 29, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. She was born August 20, 1967 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, and was a daughter of Juan Sepulveda-Medina and Mariana Sepulveda-Rodriguez.

Carmen was of the Catholic faith.

She...