obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2023

Doris Jean Cougras, 88

Poland…Anyone who knew the former Doris Jean Poulos knew that she longed to be with her husband again someday. The high school sweethearts, together for some 70 years, were reunited on June 29, 2023 when the Lord called her to join her husband whom she lost 3 years ago. Doris was lucky enough...

Jun 28, 2023

Eric E. Griffin, 61

Campbell… Eric E. Griffin, 61, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, with his family by his side.

Eric was born September 18, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of Paul Griffin Sr. and Elizabeth Silvashy Foy.

He worked as a truck driver for Pierre's Ice Cream. ...

Jun 27, 2023

Joseph Vaschak, 94

Huron…Ohio resident and longtime former Campbell resident, Joe Vaschak, passed away peacefully in Sandusky, Ohio on June 27, 2023, five days before his 95th birthday. His family was together to celebrate his birthday.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to John Vaschak, Sr., and Marie (Vanish) Vaschak, and attended Youngstown East High...

Jun 25, 2023

Henry J. "Hank" Vukovich, 90

CANFIELD… A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on Friday June 30, 2023 in Holy Apostles Parish, St's. Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Covington Street in Youngstown, with Fr. Joseph Rudjak officiating; for Henry J. "Hank" Vukovich, age 90 who passed away on Sunday June 25, 2023 at...

Jun 13, 2023

Robert W. Hura, "Bob", 80

Poland… It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Robert William Hura "Bob", 80.  Bob, as he was known, passed away on June 13, 2023, at the Hospice House of the Valley after a brief illness.

Bob was born November 22, 1942, in Campbell, the son of Anna...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael Romeo Sr., 60

Campbell…Michael Romeo Sr, 60, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, June 12, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Campbell, he was born to Michael and Santina Romeo.

Michael really enjoyed spending time with his family, both here and in Italy.  He enjoyed his patio, and loved to cook and...

Jun 8, 2023

Struthers… Charles "Chuck" Kramer, 70, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, after a surprisingly brief struggle with a devastating illness.

Chuck was born March 5, 1953, in Warren, the son of Joseph Kramer and Phyllis Felton.  He grew up in Champion, graduated from Champion High School in 1971 and then YSU...

Jun 8, 2023

Mary Mazias, 102

Campbell…Mary A. Mazias, 102, passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2023, surrounded by her family.  A lifetime Campbell resident, Mary was one of seven children born to Frank Campione and Rosina DeRocchis Campione on February 6, 1921.   She married John A. Mazias on September 17, 1943 and together they shared four...