obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

Timothy P. Scahill, 66

Youngstown… Timothy P. Scahill, 66, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at his home, with his family by his side.

Tim was born March 4, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph Scahill and Lois Byers.  He was a 1974 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong area resident.

Feb 12, 2023

James D. Bigley, 65

Poland…James D. Bigley, 65, known by his friends as "Jim", fell asleep with the Lord on Sunday, February 12th, 2023.

Jim was born on September 23rd, 1957 in Sharon, PA, the son of James L. Bigley and Gail (Simpson) Maxim. He grew up in Youngstown and attended East High School.

Feb 10, 2023

Florence M. Kittel, 89

Lowellville…Florence M. Kittel, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, at Masternick Memorial.

Florence was born January 17, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter, of Joseph and Ann Repasky Demechko.

Her husband, James Kittel, whom she married October 23, 1954, died June 1, 2020.

Florence will be deeply missed...

Feb 9, 2023

Irma E. Rodriguez, 71

AUSTINTOWN… Funeral Services will be held 11am on Saturday February 18, 2023 in the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell; with Deacon John Rentas officiating for Irma E. Rodriguez age 71, who passed away on Thursday February 9, 2023 at Briarfield Manor in Austintown.

Irma was born April 10, 1951 in Guanica,...

Feb 7, 2023

Martha Minchin, 96

Struthers…Martha Minchin passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers.

Martha was born May 26, 1926, in Campbell, the daughter of John and Helen Solomon Wolfe.  She was a graduate of Struthers High School and a lifelong Struthers resident.

Following high school, Martha attended Choffin Nursing...

Feb 6, 2023

Edward Gabriel Such III, 46

Campbell…Edward Gabriel Such, III passed away February 6, 2023.

He was born on January 8, 1977, in Youngstown, OH the first born son to Edward Such Jr and Kelly (Tomocik) McFarland.

His early childhood was spent on their family farm where he gained his strong love for the...

Jan 29, 2023

Roselyn J. Meckulch, 54

Columbus… Roselyn J. Meckulch, 54, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Columbus, with her family by her side.

Roselyn was born February 27, 1968, in Youngstown, the daughter of John N. Zirounis and Dionisia "Diane" (Pilatos) Zirounis.

She was a 1986 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.  Roselyn...

Jan 29, 2023

Florence J. Galida, 88

Campbell…Florence J. Galida, 88, of Campbell, OH, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Florence was born in Campbell on July 29, 1934 the daughter of Michael J. and Anna (Solic) Katula and was a lifelong area resident.

Florence was a 1952 graduate of...

Jan 26, 2023

Edward Brainard, "Smokey", 73

Campbell… Edward Brainard, "Smokey", 73, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born April 1, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Ann Savka Brainard Sr.  He was a 1967 graduate of Ursuline High School and went on to graduate from...

Jan 25, 2023

Joseph A. Reichert, 83

Youngstown… Joseph A. Reichert, 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Park Vista with his family at his side.

Joseph was born June 17, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Adam Reichert and Josephine Andres.  He was a 1957 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area resident.    ...

Jan 22, 2023

Olga Victoria Garcia, 72

Campbell… Olga Victoria Garcia, 72, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with her family by her side.

Olga was born August 11, 1950, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Pedro Garcia and Joanna Collazo.

She was a proud homemaker for her family...

Jan 14, 2023

Anthony F. Rossodivita, 65

Campbell… Anthony F. Rossodivita, 65, was promoted to glory and fully restored by our Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Anthony was born Jan. 15, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of Sylvia Felice and John Rossodivita of Campbell, Ohio.

Anthony married the love of his life, Annette (Pica) Rossodivita...

Jan 14, 2023

Chris Sarigianopoulos, 92

Campbell…Chris Sarigianopoulos, 92, of Campbell, passed away on January 14, 2023.

Chris was born on December 23, 1930 in Agrínion, Greece and moved to the United States in 1961. He was a loving and devoted husband to Irene, father, grandfather, and brother. He took pride in loving his family and working as...

Jan 9, 2023

Hazel Ruth Barrett, 91

Austintown…Hazel Ruth Barrett, 91, passed away peacefully at home January 9, 2023.

Born in Campbell September 13, 1931, she was the fourth child of Dan and Mary Volchko.

She was a proud Campbell Memorial High School graduate, class of 1948, a group that will celebrate their 75th reunion this...

Jan 9, 2023

Debra Georgiadis "Debbie", 71

Campbell… Debra Georgiadis 'Debbie", 71, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with her family by her side.

Debbie was born December 30, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of Emerick and Mary Jane Griffiths DiCioccio.  She graduated from Struthers High School in 1967 and attended YSU...

Jan 9, 2023

Anita A. Vogrin, 96

BOARDMAN -- Anita A. Vogrin, 96, passed away in her sleep shortly after noon, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

For the past several months, she was convalescing at Greenbriar Nursing Home, after a full life as wife, mother and daughter. Her love of life was John...

Jan 8, 2023

Ronald J. Yaksich, 81

Youngstown…Ronald J. Yaksich, 81, formerly of Campbell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 8, 2023.

Ronnie was born June 22, 1941 in Youngtown, to the late Joseph and Florence (Smith) Yaksich.  He attended Campbell Memorial High School.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife of...

Jan 5, 2023

EDWARD J. HANKEY, 60

POLAND… Edward J. Hankey age 60, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Edward was born on August 23, 1962 in Passaic, New Jersey, the son of Edward E. and Helen J. (Kijowski) Hankey. Edward was a 1980 graduate from Campbell Memorial High School. He graduated in 1986 from the University...

Jan 3, 2023

T racy Ratliff Gearhart, 47

Austintown… Tracy Ratliff Gearhart, 47, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Tracy was born October 15, 1975, in Youngstown, the daughter of John Ratliff and Bernice Bieganowski.  She was a 1994 graduate of Canfield High School and a lifelong area resident.

She worked as a florist for the...

Dec 31, 2022

John R Galbraith Jr., 71

Canfield… John R Galbraith Jr., 71, passed away peacefully at home, December 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born November 10, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of John Richard Galbraith and Mary Theresa Leonard.  He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School ("71") and also attended...