obituaries

Oct 9, 2023

Mari Beth Cerech, 58

Campbell…Mari Beth Cerech passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Mari Beth was born October 2, 1965, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank A. and Irene (Petrus) Vargo.  She was a 1983 graduate of Campbell Memorial High and a lifelong area resident.

Mari Beth...

Oct 6, 2023

George Semion Cambouris, 56

MEDINA… It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of George Semion Cambouris announce his sudden passing on Friday October 6, 2023, at the age of 56.  The Oldest of three children, George was born on October 14, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio to Simeon (Sam) Cambouris and Gloria (Makris) Cambouris....

Oct 4, 2023

Edward C. Cook, 76

Campbell… Edward C. Cook, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Health Hospital in Youngstown, with his family by his side.

Edward was born October 25, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of Calvin Edward and Veronica (Schrieber) Cook and was a lifelong Campbell resident.

Ed worked...

Sep 30, 2023

Helen Williams, 96

Campbell… Helen Williams, 96, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center.

Helen was born May 25, 1927, in Mt. Claire, West Virginia, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Matics) Booth.  She was a 1945 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and came to the...

Sep 25, 2023

Kathleen A. Koletich, 75

Boardman, Ohio – Kathleen A. Koletich, 75, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boardman with her family by her side.

She was born January 7, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Eugene and June Dailey Burkey and was a lifelong area resident.

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Sep 21, 2023

Peter E. Patellis Sr., 83

Campbell… Peter E. Patellis Sr., 83, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles, with his family by his side.

Pete was born in Campbell to parents Sylvia Kouronnis & Economos Patellis on October 18, 1939.  He attended Campbell Schools, and went on to enlist in the...

Sep 21, 2023

Calliopi Niciforos, 90

North Lima… Calliopi Niciforos, 90, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Caprice Healthcare Center in North Lima, with her family by her side.

Calliopi was born April 1, 1933, in Athens, Greece, the daughter of Eustratios and Demetria Devacciadou.  She came to the Youngstown and Campbell area in 1962.  In April...

Sep 17, 2023

Michael B. Zackasee, 60

Campbell… Michael B. Zackasee, 60, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Michael was born August 27, 1963, to Stephen and Adrienne Zackasee.  Michael attended Campbell Memorial High School and graduated in 1981.  Michael still enjoyed attending all of the high school football games with his family.

Michael's employment...

Sep 16, 2023

William "Greek" Darkadakis, 72

Canfield… William "Greek" Darkadakis, 72, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, peacefully with his family and friends by his side.

William was born June 5, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of George Victor Darkadakis and Catherine Cougras.  He was a 1969 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area...

Sep 16, 2023

Dorothy Labrie, 90

Campbell…Dorothy Labrie passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home in Campbell, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born November 23, 1932, in New York City, the daughter of Nicholas Angelides and Angela Bougoukas.  She came to the Campbell area as a child and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in...

Sep 12, 2023

Helen Marie DeNiro Papalia, 78

Tampa, Florida… Helen Marie DeNiro Papalia, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Helen, affectionally known as "Lucy" to everyone who knew and loved her, was born March 6, 1945, in Youngstown, the daughter of James Vincent DeNiro and Mary Sekula-DeNiro.

Sep 9, 2023

Robert M. Billec, 77

CAMPBELL… Robert M. Billec, age 77 of Campbell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland.

He was born on January 10, 1946 in Youngstown and was a son of John and Anne (Herman) Billec.

Robert was a 1963 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...

Sep 8, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN… Liduvina "Lilly" Irizarry age 68, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown, Ohio. She was born on April 16, 1955 in Cayey, Puerto Rico and was a daughter of Melquiades Resto-Cruz and Andrea Millan.

Following her graduation from East High School, Lilly went on to earn her...

Aug 28, 2023

Antonio "Tony" Ricciardi 92

CAMPBELL… Antonio "Tony" Ricciardi age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday August 28, 2023 at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown, Ohio.

Tony as he was affectionately known, was born March 4, 1931 in Toro, Campobasso, Italy and was a son of Santuccio and Maria Antonia (Rossodivita) Ricciardi. He...

Aug 23, 2023

JOANNE CARBONE, 82

Gilbert, Arizona…It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joanne Carbone, 82, who peacefully departed this life Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Gilbert Arizona.

Joanne was a lifelong resident of Stuthers, Ohio.  In 2022, Joanne and her husband John moved to Gilbert, Arizona to be closer to their...

Aug 23, 2023

Juan A. Rentas ("John"), 82

Campbell… We are sad to announce the passing of Juan Ariado Rentas ("John"),  who died on August 23, 2023, at the age of 82, after a brief and unexpected post-operative illness.

John was born January 30, 1941, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. His family moved to Youngstown when he was 13...

Aug 22, 2023

Danielle Payne, 37

Beaver Township… Danielle Payne, 37, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, with her mother and sisters by her side.

Danielle was born January 19, 1986, in Youngstown, the daughter of Dan Payne and Janice Vrabel.  Danielle was a 2005 graduate of South Range High School and a 2014 graduate of Lu Ross...

Aug 20, 2023

Tristan R. Mitchell, 11

Austintown…Tristan R. Mitchell, 11, passed away Sunday morning, August 20, 2023 at his residence.

Tristan was born November 22, 2011 in Youngstown, the son of Antony Mitchell and Shawnte O'Malley and Susan Parish.  He was was a lifelong area resident.

Tristan attended Leonard Kirtz School where he was in...

Aug 15, 2023

Thomas John "Tommy" Kristian, 77

CAMPBELL… Thomas John "Tommy" Kristian, age 77, passed away on Tuesday evening August 15, 2023 at Hospice House.

Tommy was born February 18, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of John "Christy" Kristian and Eva (Nedostup) Kristian and was a lifelong area resident.

Tommy was a...

Aug 13, 2023

Jean Zuraw, 96

Campbell…Our world is a sadder place, the greatly loved and adored matriarch of the Zuraw family, Jean (Konopka) Zuraw peacefully died Sunday morning August 13, 2023.  Her pride and joy were her two sons, John and Michael.  Their loving care and devotion allowed her wish to remain in the comfort of her home to...