obituaries

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...

Aug 13, 2023

Anthony S. Hassen Sr., 67

Campbell…Anthony S. Hassen Sr., 67, died Sunday morning August 13, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital after a brief illness.

Anthony was born June 11, 1956, in Ambridge, PA to Soultan & Antoinette (Emily) Hassen.  He was a graduate of Girard High School, Class of 1975.  Following High School, Tony enlisted...

Aug 7, 2023

Joseph J. Babik, 74

Poland… Joseph J. Babik, 74, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Joseph was born August 14, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of John and Ann (Hudak) Babik.  He was a 1966 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and then went on to earn a MBA...

Aug 3, 2023

Simon C. Sikora, 94

Boardman…Simon C. Sikora passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Briarfield Place in Boardman.

Simon was born June 5, 1929, in Youngstown and was a lifelong area resident.  He was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean War.

Simon worked as a salesman for Schwebel Bakery for...

Aug 3, 2023

Michael J. Carney, 89

Campbell…Michael J Carney, 89, of Campbell, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family, on August 3, 2023.

"Mickey" or "Iron Mike" as he was known to family and friends, was born on February 5, 1934 to Thomas and Catherine Mahoney Carney in Youngstown, Ohio.

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Jul 25, 2023

Patricia S. "Patty" McCormick, 61

YOUNGSTOWN… Patricia S. Patty" McCormick age 61, passed away at her home on Tuesday afternoon July 25, 2023, she was born on February 27, 1962 in Phoenix, Arizona and was a daughter of Glen and Grace (Schmidt) McCormick.

Patty came to the Youngstown area in the early 1970's from Arizona...

Jul 20, 2023

Phillip Ray Sammons, 60

Campbell… Phillip Ray Sammons, 60, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at UPMC Horizon Hospital in Farrell, Pa.

Phillip was born January 4, 1963, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Leland Sammons and Dusty King.  He graduated from Oneida High School in Oneida Tennessee in 1981.  He went on to serve...

Jul 17, 2023

Dave Parsons, 79

Campbell…Dave Parsons, the man, the myth, the legend, got his wings, and became whole and well, Monday night, July 17th, 2023, at 9:46 pm, with his wife Regina at his side, at Hospice House.

Dave was born January 1, 1944, in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Youngstown, OH, the fourth of eight children born...

Jul 15, 2023

ILIA E.M. REYES, 76

WESTERVILLE, OHIO… Ilia E.M. Reyes age 76, passed away at her home in Westerville, Ohio on Saturday evening July 15, 2023 with her loving family at her side.

Ilia was born on December 18, 1946, in Humacao, Puerto Rico and was a daughter of Jose W. and Marina (Berrios) Rodriguez.

Jul 8, 2023

CAMPBELL… Clifford P. "Cliff" Chuey age 76, of Campbell died on Saturday morning July 8, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side.

Born on September 22, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Helen Stahara Chuey. Cliff was a proud lifelong resident of Campbell, Ohio. Cliff graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in...

Jul 8, 2023

Charles C. Klentoic, 59

Campbell… Charles C. Klentoic, 59, passed away early Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, at the Hospice House.

Charles was born November 4, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of Robert and Lorene DeLuca Klenotic.

Following his high school graduation; Charles attended and completed classes at New Castle School of Trades. ...

Jul 7, 2023

Ronald E. McKee, 69

CAMPBELL… Ronald E. McKee, 69, passed away on Friday July 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Ron was born on April 12, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of William H. and Hazel Elizabeth (Singer) McKee.

He was a 1972 graduate of Hubbard High School and immediately...

Jul 1, 2023

Mary L. Sass, 95

Campbell… Mary L. Sass, 95, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman Campus, with her family by her side.

Mary was born June 25, 1928, in Pierpoint, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Alice Mathews Aaron.

She worked for Republic Steel for many years as...