obituaries

Robert Shellenberger

Feb 1, 2024

CAMPBELL… Robert J. Shellenberger, age 86 of Campbell; passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday February 1, 2024.

Robert was born June 3, 1937 in Youngstown and was a son of Charles James and Susie (DelSignore) Shellenberger. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School and had been a parishioner of the former Immaculate Conception...

Louis G. Lyras

Jan 31, 2024

Louis G. Lyras, 73

Campbell… Louis G. Lyras, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his family.

Lou was born on December 3, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of George E. Lyras and Aspasia Valantasis. He was a 1968 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and later...

Stella Makris

Jan 30, 2024

Stella Makris, 91

Campbell… Stella Makris, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Masternick Memorial with her family by her side.

Stella was born November 17, 1932, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Michael and Constantina (Kritikou) Paul.  She was a graduate of the Rayen High School, class of 1951.

She worked...

Rosemary Dubos

Jan 27, 2024

Rosemary Dubos, 88

Campbell… Rosemary Dubos, 88, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, with her family by her side, on the 4th anniversary of her son Paul's passing.

She was born December 7, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Piotr and Theresa (Mazur) Amrogowicz.

Rosemary was a 1953 Valedictorian graduate of Struthers High...

William E. "Bill" Walter

Jan 20, 2024

William E. "Bill" Walter, 44

Campbell… William E. "Bill" Walter, 44, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Bill was born November 25, 1979, in Youngstown, the son of Fitch Edward Walter II and Vicki Paris.

He was a 1999 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on to graduate from the Niles...

Joseph A. Detunno

Jan 20, 2024

Joseph A. DeTunno, 86

Campbell…Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica in Youngstown, with the Very Rev. Msgr. Michael Cariglio officiating, for Joseph A. DeTunno, who passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center. He was 86 years old.

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Thomas M. Stanec

Jan 19, 2024

Thomas M. Stanec son of John and Nancy (Trachek) Stanec died Friday, January 19, 2024.

Tom was born on Augst 2, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio. He attended St. Elizabeth grade school and was a 1978 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and Mahoning County Joint Vocational School.

Tom was an outstanding Master Carpenter and contractor...

Ermelina Molina

Jan 16, 2024

ERMELINA  MOLINA  96

CAMPBELL… Ermelina Molina, age 96 of Campbell, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday January 16, 2024 at her home.

Ermelina was born March 3, 1927 in Ares, Puerto Rico; a daughter of Severino Gonzalez Lopez and Carmen Velez.

She was a parishioner of the former Sta. Rosa de...

Teofilo Torres

Jan 14, 2024

Teofilo Torres, 92

Campbell…Teofilo Torres entered eternal rest on January 14, 2024.

He was born on May 1, 1931 in Coamo, Puerto Rico to Juanita Martinez and Felix Torres.

Teofilo is survived by his children, Juanita (Samuel), Victor (Diana), Fernandito and Harry; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He is preceded...

Helen Palusak

Jan 9, 2024

Helen Palusak, 95

Campbell…Helen Palusak, 95 passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord at Aventura at Assumption Village on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Helen, a lifelong resident of Campbell, was born July 24, 1928 the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Mihalcik) Banchansky.

After high school, she was employed as a seamstress...

Jane Marenkovic

Jan 5, 2024

J ane Marenkovic, 91

Poland… Jane Marenkovic, 91, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

Jane was born July 14, 1932, in Campbell, the daughter of Adam and Josephine (Andres) Reichert.  She was a 1951 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area resident.

She was...

Frank Shiminsky

Jan 3, 2024

Frank Shiminsky, 72

Campbell…It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Frank Shiminsky 72, on January 3, 2024.  He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side.

The son of Frank and Margaret (Testa) Shiminsky, Frank was born on August 25, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio.  He was a lifelong resident of...

Florence E. Vitullo

Dec 31, 2023

Florence Vitullo passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, with all six of her children by her side.

Florence was born June 23, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anton and Minerva Abraham Saadey. She was an East High School Golden Bear graduating in 1950 and a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years in her...

Kimberly A. (Serroka) Ballone

Dec 28, 2023

Kimberly A. (Serroka) Ballone, 67

Lowellville… It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Kimberly A. (Serroka) Ballone after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed away peacefully at Hospice House on December 28 surrounded by her family.

Kim was born on July 25, 1956 and grew up...

Timothy K. Bowers

Dec 24, 2023

Timothy K. Bowers, 64

Youngstown… Timothy K. Bowers, 64, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Tim was born May 19, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of James and Etta (Glover) Bowers.

He was a 1978 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area resident.

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Valery J. Brodnan

Dec 23, 2023

Valery J. Brodnan, 96

Mentor… Valery J. Brodnan, 96, of Mentor, passed away December 23, 2023.

She was born in Campbell, Ohio on July 19, 1927, to the late Joseph and Josephine Torba.  She was a longtime resident of Campbell and Boardman.

Val was a wonderful mother and friend to many.  She was...

Caliope Gialousis

Dec 22, 2023

CALIOPE GIALOUSIS, 83

CAMPBELL…. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Thursday December 28, 2023 in the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating for Caliope Gialousis age 83, who passed away peacefully on Friday December 22, 2023 at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Caliope was born on May 16, 1940 in...

Dino Mccormick

Dec 18, 2023

Dino McCormick, 59

Campbell…Dino McCormick, 59, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home.

Dino was born May 5, 1964, in Youngstown, the son of James and Margaret McCormick (Pagley).

He was a 1982 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area resident.  Dino worked as a cook at...

Helen Frangos

Dec 13, 2023

Helen Frangos, 74

Campbell…Helen Frangos, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her sister's home in Amherst, with her sister by her side.

Helen was born May 16, 1949, in Greece, the daughter of Spiros and Katerina Frangos.

Helen came to the United States as a young child and quickly assimilated into...

Eleanor J. Kozusko

Dec 12, 2023

Eleanor J. Kozusko, 93

Campbell - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, December 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Struthers, for Eleanor J. Kozusko, 93, who passed away on December 12, 2023, on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Officiating will be Eleanor's grandson,...