obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Giuseppe Stefano "Joe" Carano, 87

Campbell…Giuseppe Stefano "Joe" Carano, 87, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 24, 1935 in Carovilli, Italy to Filomeno and Anita Rossi Carano.

At the age of 19, he boarded a ship named Homeland, and emigrated to the United...

Nov 8, 2022

Emma L. Kubus, 87

Austintown…Emma L. Kubus, 87, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022, at Austinwoods Nursing Home in Austintown.

Emma was born May 25, 1935, in Campbell, a daughter of Joseph and Sophia Barilla Kubus, spending most of her life in Campbell and later settling in Austintown.

She was a 1953...

Nov 1, 2022

Frank A. Kusky, Jr.

Campbell… Frank A. Kusky, Jr., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at home.

Frank was born June 7, 1951, in Youngstown, the son of Frank Kusky Sr. and Betty Uncapner.  He attended Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to New Castle School of Trades.  Frank worked as a mill right...

Oct 29, 2022

JESUS RIVERA, 92

YOUNGSTOWN…. Jesus Rivera, age 92, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon October 29, 2022 at his home, with his loving family at his side. He was born on October 14, 1930 in Corozal, Puerto Rico and was a son of Erasmo and Petra (Diaz) Rivera.

Jesus came to the local area...

Oct 25, 2022

William Howard West, 85 Campbell…Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 p.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for William H. West, 85, who passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, joining his beloved wife on what was their 64th wedding anniversary. His family was by his side. William as born June 8, 1937, in...

Oct 22, 2022

ALPHONSE C. GREEN, 24

CAMPBELL… Alphonse C. Green age 24, passed away at his home on Saturday October 22, 2022.

He was born on September 6, 1998 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of Alonzo Green and Erica (Prasinos) Green.

Alphonse was a 2016 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was...

Oct 21, 2022

Randy G. Kostek, 69

Youngstown…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Youngstown, with The Very Rev. Msgr. Michael Cariglio officiating, for Randy G. "Duke" Kostek, 69, who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hospice House.

Oct 15, 2022

Marguerite A. Maro "Maggie", 75

Lowellville…Marguerite A. Maro, "Maggie", 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her home, with her family by her side.

Maggie, as she was affectionately known, was born, October 14, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pa, the daughter of Robert Hogue and Nan Laudig.

She was a 1966...

Oct 14, 2022

Margaret F (Wilaj) Bayus, 86

Struthers…Margaret F (Wilaj) Bayus, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her family by her side on Friday October 14, 2022.

Marge was born May 31,1936 in Campbell, OH the daughter of the late Steve and Helen (Duraney) Wilaj.

A lifelong valley resident, graduating from Campbell...

Oct 14, 2022

Joseph John Jackubek, 84

Warren…Joseph John Jackubek, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Warren, Ohio.

Joseph "Joe" was born on March 25, 1938 in Struthers, Ohio, to his parents Joseph Vincent Jackubek Jr. and Mary Slatsky. Joe later moved to Campbell, Ohio, where he...

Oct 12, 2022

Shannon C. Boyle, 50

Campbell…Shannon C. Boyle, 50, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, on her 50th birthday, at the Hospice House, with her family by her side.

Shannon was born October 12, 1972, in Youngstown, the daughter of Richard Boyle and Patricia Kulik.  She was a 1991 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and...

Oct 9, 2022

Kathryn (Kathy) E. Shaffer, 79

Poland… Kathryn (Kathy) E. Shaffer, 79, passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Sunday, October 9, 2022.

Kathy was born March 25, 1943, in Struthers, to Joseph and Anna (Stroney) Guidos, the youngest of five children.

She was a 1961 graduate of Struthers High School...

Oct 7, 2022

Joseph Petro, 95

Campbell…After a short illness, Joseph Petro, 95, a life-long resident of Campbell, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Cleveland VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was a proud veteran of the Army and Navy from 1946 to 1951. He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a member of...

Oct 6, 2022

Dr. Pat Julius, 94

Morgantown…Dr. Pat Julius, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1928 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Paul and Mary Rubino Julius.

Dr. Pat graduated from Campbell Memorial High School; attended Youngstown College and graduated with an elementary and...

Oct 5, 2022

William J. "Bill" "Rub" Rovder, 93

Poland… William J. "Bill" "Rub" Rovder, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side.

William was born March 22, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of William Rovder and Johanna Dudek.

He was graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, class...

Oct 3, 2022

Sotiris R. "Sam" Mantas, 59

Hubbard… Sotiris "Sam" R. Mantas passed away peacefully at his home on October 3, 2022.

Born on December 30, 1962 in Youngstown, he was the only son of Rigas Mantas and Amelia Mastorides.  A lifelong area resident he was a 1981 graduate of Campbell high school and went on to...

Sep 28, 2022

Matthew Anthony Carlozzi, Sr., 92

Poland…Matthew Anthony Carlozzi, Sr., 92, passed away Wednesday evening, September 28, 2022, at Briarfield Place, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Matt was born November 17, 1929, in Campbell, the son of Matteo and Philomena (Sepe) Carlozzi.

He was a lifelong area resident of Campbell, until 2010, when...

Sep 27, 2022

Cynthia A. Tsarnas, 70

Campbell… Cynthia A. Tsarnas, 70, passed away Tuesday morning, September 27, 2022, with her family by her side.

Cynthia was born November 29, 1951, in Canton, the daughter of Louis Valantasis and Irene Kiminis.  She lived in Massillon prior to coming to the Campbell / Youngstown area in 1990.

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Sep 25, 2022

Kimberly A. Zagorianos, 52

Canfield… Kimberly A. Zagorianos, 52, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Caprice Health Care, with her family by her side.

Kim was born July 3, 1970, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of Raymond Amaral and Nancy Moniz.  She was a 1989 graduate of Westport High School in Westport, Massachusetts....

Sep 22, 2022

Mitchel McCarthy, 29

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at the Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by. Rev. Michael Swierz, for Mitchel McCarthy, 29, who passed away Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

Mitchel was born October 24, 1992, in Youngstown and was a lifelong area resident.  He was a graduate of the New...