obituaries

Apr 14, 2024

Michael Paul Rich, 79

CANFIELD… Michael Paul "Mike" Rich, age 79, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 14, 2024 at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida.

Mike was born on January 25, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a son of Michael J. and Antoinette (Mediate) Rich.

He was...

Apr 10, 2024

Joseph C. Bak, 92

Youngstown…Joseph C. Bak, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Hospice House of Boardman.

Joseph was born on March 23, 1932, a son of Joseph and Sophia Skowron Bak. He was raised in Campbell and grew up working in various roles for the family grocery store business. A...

Apr 8, 2024

Drosos R. Tsarnas, 71

Campbell... Drosos Tsarnas, 71 passed away peacefully at his home on April 8,2024.

Drosos was born March 29, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Themistocles Tsarnas and Sevasti Pastrikos.

He was a 1971 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. He married his wife the former Cynthia Valantasis in...

Apr 6, 2024

Angela Elia Carano, 95

Campbell…Angela Elia Carano, 95 passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6, 2024 at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Angela was born on February 21, 1929 in Fontecurelli, Italy.  She was a daughter of Michael "Mikeen" Falasca and Josephine Falasca. She came from Italy in 1954 and she lived the American Dream, opening...

Apr 5, 2024

Betty Peyko, 98

Campbell...Betty passed away peacefully late Friday evening, April 5, 2024.

She was born September 28, 1925, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara (Wilczkiewicz) Ruz. Betty was a graduate of Wilson High School, and was a lifelong resident of Campbell, Ohio.

Betty leaves three children; Barbara...

Apr 2, 2024

Bernadette F. Kovach, 80

COLUMBUS…Bernadette (Starke) Kovach, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 with her family by her side at Danbury Senior Living.

Bernadette was born May 16, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of John and Pelagia (Maserek) Starke. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1961and went on...

Mar 26, 2024

Campbell…Gilberto Pagan, 63 passed away at his home on March 26, 2024.

Gilberto was born on August 4, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a son of Carlos and Elena (DeLeon) Pagan.

He worked as a carpenter and as a mechanic, he also was a musician in many bands over the years. He was most...

Mar 18, 2024

Luis A. Maldonado Jr., 69

Youngstown…Luis A. Maldonado Jr., age 69, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

Luis was born August 4, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of Luis A. and Aurea (Martinez) Maldonado.  He was a lifelong area resident, except for when he lived in...

Mar 13, 2024

Beverly M. Wagner, 73

Boardman… Beverly M. Wagner, 73, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her home.

Beverly was born April 8, 1950, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph Polkabla and Anne Soroka.  She was 1968 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Youngstown State University. ...

Mar 12, 2024

Betty Bestic, 96

Campbell... Betty Bestic 96, passed away March 12,2024 at Poland Village Assisted Living.

Betty was born October 30,1927 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a daughter of Michael and Eva (Hindman) Cuprik.

She was a 1946 graduate of East High School.

Betty married her husband Edward J. Bestic on...

Mar 10, 2024

Catherine Bakos, 94

Boardman…Catherine Bakos was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother during her 94 years of life. She peacefully went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Greenbriar Nursing Center.

Catherine was born April 6, 1929 in Campbell, Ohio and was raised by her loving parents, Roy and Mary...

Mar 8, 2024

BELINDA A. WATKINS, 71

NORTH LIMA… Belinda A. Watkins, age 71 passed away at her home on Friday March 8, 2024. She was born on December 27,1952 in Jacksonville, Florida and was a daughter of Dewey L. and Claudett (Bell) Soloman.

Belinda was a 1970 graduate of Paxson High School in Jacksonville, FL.

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Mar 2, 2024

Richard W. Stilson Sr., 83

Austintown… Richard W. Stilson Sr., 83, passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at the Hospice House, with his family by his side.

Richard was born November 26, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Wilbert Stilson and Blanche Norman.  He was a lifelong area resident.

Richard was a...

Feb 29, 2024

Campbell…Mary Macala (Dubos), age 99 and 8 months, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024.

Mary was born on June 27, 1924 to Peter and Sophia Dubos of Campbell, Ohio.  She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1942.  Mary wed her loving Husband, George, on September 7, 1946 and they were blessed with three devoted sons,...

Feb 25, 2024

Paul D. Bevak, 69

Campbell... Paul D. Bevak, 69, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Paul was born January 25, 1955, in Punxsutawney, Pa, the son of Alfred and Helen (Bosak) Bevak.  He was a 1973 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

He worked for and retired...

Feb 24, 2024

Alvin G. "A.J". Miller Jr., 52

YOUNGSTOWN… Funeral Services will be held at 6PM  in the Wasko Funeral Home with Rev. Robert England officiating, for Alvin G. A.J. Miller, age 52 who passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024  at his home.

A.J. was born on February 9, 1972 in Campbell and was the son...

Feb 21, 2024

Magdalen "Laney" Krichbaum, 100

Boardman…Magdalen "Laney" Krichbaum was full of life, love and joy for 100 ½ years until the day she departed this life on February 21, 2024.  She resided at Briarfield Place in Boardman for the last two years of her life.

Laney was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 28, 1923, the...

Feb 21, 2024

Zita (Ahmer) Bogdan, 89

YOUNGSTOWN… Zita (Ahmer) Bogdan, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024 at Continuous Health Care Center, after a long illness. Zita was born March 2, 1934 in Charleston, West Virginia and was a daughter of Thomas J. and Mary P. (Ball) Ahmer.

She had resided in Youngstown since 1952...

Feb 20, 2024

Livia Mangiarelli, 87

Campbell…Livia Mangiarelli, 87, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Humility House, with her family by her side.

Livia was born March 26, 1936, in Sulmona, Italy, the daughter of Isacco and Nunziata (La Vella) Imperatore.  Livia came to the United States on December 15, 1962.

She worked as a...

Feb 19, 2024

Santuccio (Sandy) Monaco, 93

Naples, FL…Santuccio (Sandy) Monaco, born December 11,1930 in Campbell, Ohio passed away at the age of 93, on February 19, 2024, in Naples, Florida, where he resided since retiring in the 1990's.

Sandy graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1948 as a National Honor Society member and class Vice President....