obituaries

May 9, 2026

Gerontios Elefterios Ginnis, 80

CAMPBELL…Gerontios Elefterios Ginnis, affectionately known as George, passed away on May 9, 2026 at the age of 80.  In his final moments, he was surrounded by the laughter and love of his large family, including his beloved wife Nancy (Campanale) Ginnis.

George was born on February 3rd, 1946 to Elefterios and...

May 5, 2026

Lucy G. Nardelli, 87

BOARDMAN…Lucy G. Nardelli, 87 passed away peacefully, with her granddaughter by her side on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.

Lucy was born February 21, 1939 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a daughter of Ovila and Flora (Boucher) Beaudry. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and graduated...

May 5, 2026

Nikita G. Pantelis

Nikita G. Pantelis, born November 2, 1934, fell asleep in the Lord on May 5, 2026, at his home in Campbell, Ohio, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born in Kalymnos, Greece, to George and Kiranna Pantelis, the eldest of seven children. He is survived by his siblings, Themelina Trikilis and...

May 3, 2026

Louis J. Tofil, 77

CAMPBELL…Louis J. Tofil 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center in Columbiana, Ohio

Louis was born April 3, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Louis and Anna (Zifchak) Tofil.

He was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

May 3, 2026

Jay E. Miller, 79

LOWELLVILLE…Jay E. Miller, 79 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Jay was born July 27, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Willard E. "Buck" and Margaret J. (Sudimak) Miller.

He was a 1964 graduate of North High...

May 2, 2026

Duane John VanSuch, 77

STRUTHERS…Duane John VanSuch, 77 passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 2,2026.

Duane was born February 20, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Helen (Rusnak) VanSuch.

He was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a...

Apr 30, 2026

Jane Mowery, 96

POLAND… Jane Mowery passed away on April 30, 2026 at her daughter's home in Poland, Ohio. She was 96.

Jane was born in Campbell, Ohio on April 3, 1930, the eighth of nine children of Joseph and Mary (Haladej) Koly.

Jane graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1948 and...

Apr 29, 2026

CARMEN W. SEPULVEDA, 58

YOUNGSTOWN… Carmen W. Sepulveda, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 29, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. She was born August 20, 1967 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, and was a daughter of Juan Sepulveda-Medina and Mariana Sepulveda-Rodriguez.

Carmen was of the Catholic faith.

She...

Apr 21, 2026

Ronald J. Zetts, 85

BOARDMAN…Ronald J. Zetts, 85 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Ronald was born September 24, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph M. and Margaret (Lesko) Zetts.

Ronald was a1958 graduate of North High School. Ronald joined the U.S....

Apr 20, 2026

Ann M. Zajac, 90

STRUTHERS…Ann M. Zajac, 90 passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, April 20, 2026.

Ann was born February 19, 1936 in Struthers, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Gavalier) Pavlicko and was a lifelong area resident.

She was a 1954 graduate...

Apr 10, 2026

CHARLES D. "Chuckie" FRONDORF, 52

NILES… Charles D. "Chuckie" Frondorf, age 52, passed away on Friday April 10, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born March 13, 1974 in Youngstown and was a son of Charles A. and Alice Mae (Packner) Frondorf.

Chuckie was a 1993 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and...

Apr 9, 2026

Samuel Steffanina, 75

CONVERSE, TEXAS…Samuel Steffanina,75 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Northeast Methodist Hospital in Texas.

Samuel was born December 19, 1950 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, a son of Samuel and Pearl (Hlincik) Steffanina.

He was a 1968 graduate of Kiski Area Senior High School...

Apr 9, 2026

GIUSEPPINA N. "LINA" RICCIARDI, 86

AUSTINTOWN… Giuseppina N. "Lina" Ricciardi, age 86 passed away suddenly on Thursday April 9, 2026 at her residence. Lina was born December 24, 1939 in Toro, Italy and was a daughter of Nicola and Michalina (Trumba) Ricella.

She immigrated from Italy and settled in Campbell on April 19, 1963.

Apr 8, 2026

Hannah Joy Van Der Wilt, 5

KENTUCKY… Hannah went to be with Jesus on April 8, 2026 and was greeted at Heaven's gates by her loved ones.

Hannah Joy was born October 7, 2020, an answer to Jordan and Sarah's prayers. After two boys they prayed for a little girl and God granted their hearts...

Apr 6, 2026

Anthony S. Tisler, 77

YOUNGSTOWN…Anthony S. Tisler, 77 passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, Ohio.

Anthony was born April 12, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Ann (Perrott) Tisler.

Anthony was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School where he played football...

Apr 3, 2026

Eric Richard LaRocca, 69

CAMPBELL…Eric Richard LaRocca, 69 passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Eric was born October 9, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John W. and Louise (Janesh) LaRocca.

Eric was a 1974 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on...

Mar 31, 2026

Cynthia A. Makosky, 80

PLYMOUTH, OHIO…Cynthia A. Makosky, 80 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Cynthia was born July 31, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael F. and Alice J. (Hamrock) Yatsco.

She was a 1963 graduate of Ursuline High School.

Cynthia worked as...

Mar 27, 2026

Petros Nicolaou, 87

CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA…Petros Nicolaou, 87 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children on the morning of Friday, March 27, 2026.

Petros was born June 28, 1938 in Nicosia, Cyprus, a son of Nikolas and Styliani (Sofoklis) Nicolaou.

Petros met his beautiful wife, the former Maro Malotithou...

Mar 20, 2026

Concetta May "Connie" Daly, 96

BROOKFIELD… Concetta May "Connie" Daly, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday March 20, 2026 at Liberty Health Care Center.

Connie was born on March 2, 1930 in Hubbard and was the eldest child of Nicholas L. and Mary L. (Colucci) Pannunzio Sr.

Connie was a 1948 graduate...

Mar 14, 2026

Francis Stanley Barry, 93

LOWELLVILLE…Francis Stanley Barry, 93 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Francis was born January 29, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Stanley and Estelle (Adazwic) Barry.

He was a member of the U.S. Army.

Francis married the love...