obituaries

Dec 31, 2022

Frank John Consiglio, 29

Youngstown… Frank John Consiglio, 29, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital with his family by his side.

Frank was born January 25, 1993, in Youngstown, the son of Frank Consiglio and Irene Maillis.  He was a 2011 graduate of Canfield High School and a lifelong area resident....

Dec 28, 2022

Pauline "Tootsie" Rivera, 87

Campbell… Pauline "Tootsie" Rivera, 87, passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, at Briarfield Place, with her loving family by her side.

"Tootsie", as she was affectionately known by all who knew and loved her, was born July 22, 1935, in Campbell, the daughter of Ralph and Regina Thomas Centofanti.  She...

Dec 25, 2022

Stamati Nicholas Samonas, 13 months

Poland – The world lost the most special little boy, Stamati Nicholas Samonas, 13 months, who passed away Christmas Day with his loving family by his side.

He was born November 1, 2021 in Cincinnati, the son of Nicholas Samonas and Alexandra Petrelis Samonas. He was full of joy, laughter...

Dec 24, 2022

EDWARD T. WACHT, 63

STRUTHERS… Funeral Services will be held at 6PM on Friday December 30, 2022 at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, for Edward T. Wacht, age 63, who passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022 at his home with his family at his side.

Ed was born March 9, 1959 in Youngstown,...

Dec 19, 2022

Jeffery Thomas Gomori, 75

Poland…With a heavy heart, the family of Jeffery Thomas Gomori, 75, announce his passing on December 19, 2022.

Jeff was born May 27, 1947, in Youngstown.  He graduated from Liberty High School and attended Youngstown State University.  He was a veteran, serving in both the Army and the National Guard.  Post...

Dec 18, 2022

NICHOLAS L. PANNUNZIO JR., 91

HUBBARD… A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church Parish Center in Hubbard with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating for Nicholas L. Pannunzio Jr., age 91, who passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 with his family at his...

Dec 14, 2022

Thomas J. Zugcic, 75

Campbell…Thomas J. Zugcic 'Tom", 75, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at his home.

Tom was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Peter and Ann Kovacic Zugcic.  He was a 1965 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended the YSU Dana School of Music.  Having a love for...

Dec 14, 2022

Robert (Bob) Loboy, Sr, 81

Campbell…Robert (Bob) Loboy, Sr., 81, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

He was born on February 15 1941, the son of Michael "Smokey" Loboy and Stella (Swierz) Loboy.

Bob attended Campbell Memorial, graduating in 1959.  He was a Red Devil fan, and a fan of the Cleveland...

Dec 11, 2022

Albert E. Rivalsky, 88

YOUNGSTOWN – Albert E. Rivalsky, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Rivalsky was born June 10, 1934 in Struthers, Ohio, a son of John and Mary (Yuhas) Rivalsky. He was raised in Struthers with his twin brother Charles and 8 other siblings, one...

Dec 7, 2022

Mildred "Millie" Valentino, 92

Campbell…. Mildred "Millie" Valentino, 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, with her family by her side.

Millie was born September 10, 1930, in Campbell, the daughter of Peter Poulos and Inez Wright.  She was a 1948 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a...

Dec 6, 2022

Faneromeni "Fannie" Diamandis, 74

Campbell… Faneromeni "Fannie" Diamandis, 74, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her family by her side.

Fannie was born Jan. 3, 1948, in Kalymnos, Greece, the daughter of Pantelis and Irini (Gialamas) Kiousis.  She came to the United States at the age of 18, met and...

Dec 5, 2022

MICHAEL C. SIRAK

Campbell…Michael C. Sirak had a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022.

A life-long resident of Campbell, OH, Michael graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1972 and also attended Youngstown State University.

Michael was a professional musician, songwriter and guitarist.  He had a passion...

Dec 4, 2022

MARLENE A. SANDOR, 80

POLAND… Marlene A. Sandor, age 80 of Poland, passed away on Sunday December 4, 2022 at Hospice House. She was born in Youngstown and was a daughter of James M. Rich and Ann Stefanich.

Marlene was a 1959 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She furthered her education by earning her...

Dec 2, 2022

DENNIS GODOY, 75

CAMPBELL… Dennis Godoy, age 75, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, with his family by his side.

He was born July 8, 1947 in Utuado, Puerto Rico and was a son of Jose Nicholas Godoy and Delfina Maldonado. He came to this area at the...

Nov 30, 2022

Elinor DiPiero, 98

Cleveland Heights…Elinor B. DiPiero, 98, formerly of Coitsville, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Rae-Ann Westlake Nursing Home.

The daughter of John ("Chick") and Louise Rushen, Elinor was born in 1924, graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1942, and attended Youngstown Business College for a year.

Elinor then...

Nov 30, 2022

Mary A.  Barillaire, 96

Campbell…Mary A. Barillaire (nee Eszenyi) passed away suddenly on March 12, 2023, following a brief hospitalization.  She shared a birth date with the late Queen Elizabeth II of England, and would have been 97 this past April.

Mary was often described as "one of a kind."  She survived the Great Depression...

Nov 21, 2022

Catherine Athena (Tina) Valantasis 86, passed away on Monday, November 21, at the home of her son in Hubbard, Oh.

Tina born July 28, 1936 in Youngstown, OH was the daughter of Elias and Maria Lambropoulos. Tina would spend most of her life living in Campbell, Oh after having married the love of her life, Steve (Fefi)...

Nov 18, 2022

Margo Galathris, 92

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Margo Galathris, who passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Greenbriar Nursing Home.

Margo was born Dec. 3, 1929, in France.  She is the daughter of Constantine and Christina...

Nov 12, 2022

LOGANVILLE, GA…. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at 12 Noon in Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell; with Fr. Steve Denas officiating; for Damon P. Nick, age 62, who passed away November 12, 2022 at Northside Hospital in Duluth, Ga.

Damon was born July 26, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio and was...

Nov 12, 2022

POLIXENI "PAULA" KINDINIS, 78

CAMPBELL… Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday November 19, 2022 at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell with Fr. Steve Denas officiating; for Polixeni "Paula" Kindinis age 78, who passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022 at her residence.

Paula was born August 18, 1944 in...