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Shirley Hoffman

Shirley Hoffman

May 24, 2022

Shirley A. Hoffman, 87

Campbell…Private graveside services were held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Campbell, for Shirley A. Hoffman, 87, who passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Shirley was born Feb. 28, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Albert...

Jennie Mangiarelli

Jennie Mangiarelli

May 24, 2022

Jennie (Giovanna) Marie Mangiarelli, 93

Boardman - Jennie (Giovanna) Marie Mangiarelli, 93, passed away peacefully into eternal rest in her home comforted by her loving family on Tuesday evening, May 24, 2022.

Jennie was born on April 14, 1929, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the second child of Michael and Domenica (Fagnilli) Casciato and grew up...

John J. Okular

John J. Okular

May 17, 2022

John J. Okular, 62

Campbell….John J. Okular, 62, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 17, 2022 at Mercy Health, Youngstown.

John was born January 10, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth "Betty" Adams Okular.

John was a graduate of Struthers High School.  He worked for Menichino Paving Company in New Castle...

Judge John Almasy

Judge John Almasy

Apr 30, 2022

Judge John Almasy, 91

Columbus…After an extended illness, retired Campbell/Coitsville Municipal Court Judge John Almasy, 91, died peacefully on April 30, 2022. with his wife Susan by his side in Columbus, Ohio.

John was born June 30th 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Joseph and Kendall (Ayers) Almasy and one of seven children raised...

Mario Sferra

Mario Sferra

Apr 27, 2022

Mario Sferra, 76

Poland…Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Deacon Mark Izzo officiating, for Mario Sferra, 76, who passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Mario was born October 24, 1945, in Carovilli, Italy, the son of Gulia Sferra and Salvatore Sferra.

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George T. Kotyuha

George T. Kotyuha

Apr 23, 2022

George T. Kotyuha, 95

TOMAHAWK, WISCONSIN… Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by Fr. Michael Farynets, for George T. Kotyuha, 95, who passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

George was born on March 15, 1927, the son of Andy...

James R. Vrabel

James R. Vrabel

Apr 22, 2022

James R. Vrabel, 75

Youngstown… James R. Vrabel, 75, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Jim was born February 1, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Nick and Marian (Murphy) Vrabel.

He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1964 and then went on...

Betty A. Smith

Betty A. Smith

Apr 22, 2022

Betty A. Smith, 86

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by church services at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, with Rev. Kevin Marks officiating, for Betty A. Smith, 86, who passed away early Friday morning, April 22, 2022, at her home, with...

John J. Martinko

John J. Martinko

Apr 18, 2022

John J. Martinko, 88

AUSTINTOWN… Private funeral services were held on Thursday April 21, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Cemetery, with Fr. Michael Swierz officiating, for John J. Martinko, age 88, who passed away on Monday April 18, 2022 at Parkside Healthcare Center in Columbiana.

John was born August 11, 1933 in...

Marcial Torres

Marcial Torres

Apr 16, 2022

Marcial Torres Sr, 69

Campbell…Marcial Torres Sr, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Marcial was born on June 5th, 1952, in Lares, Puerto Rico and came to the area as a child. He was the loving son of Maria Luciano and was raised on Youngstown's east side...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lofaro

Elizabeth "Betty" Lofaro

Apr 12, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Lofaro – 98

Boardman…Elizabeth "Betty" Lofaro, 98, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, with the Lord in her heart and her family by her side.

Betty was born on November 19, 1923, in Campbell, Ohio to Michael and Mary (Halaj) Vodhanel. Religion, hard work, pride, contentment, and family were ideals and values...

Allan S. Hlebovy

Allan S. Hlebovy

Apr 12, 2022

Allan S. Hlebovy, 71

Westlake…"It's a good thing, then, being able to share life with each other." a.s.h.Allan S. Hlebovy, 71, transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, April 12, at his home in Olmsted Township.

He was born in Struthers, Ohio, on January 23,1951, to John and Julia Cvengros Hlebovy, and attended school at Saint...

Carlyann Markusic

Carlyann Markusic

Apr 11, 2022

CarlyAnn (Barillare) Markusic, 77

Poland…CarlyAnn (Barillare) Markusic, 77, passed away on her 77th birthday, Monday, April 11, 2022, following an extended illness.  Carlyann was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend to many.

Upon graduation from Campbell Memorial High School, she went onto Ohio State and St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing...

Ann B. Konik

Ann B. Konik

Apr 11, 2022

Ann B. Konik, 90

Youngstown…Funeral services will be held Friday, April 15, 2022, at 11:00am at St. John Russian Orthodox Church in Campbell, with Rev. Andrew Nelko officiating, for Ann B. Konik, who passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Ann was born April 9, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael Voytilla and Barbara...

George Karavokiros

George Karavokiros

Apr 9, 2022

George Michael Karavokiros, 100

Campbell…After a century on this earth it is with a heavy heart to announce the peaceful passing of our beloved George Michael Karavokiros, 100, on Saturday, April 9, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born on the island of Kalymnos in Greece on July 10, 1921.  He was the...

Mary Beth Renko

Mary Beth Renko

Apr 8, 2022

Mary Beth Renko, 66

Struthers…Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 12:00 pm at the Wasko Funeral Home, for Mary Beth Renko, 66, who passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Mary Beth was born February 25, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of Nick Pope and Jean...

Philip James Igo, Jr.

Philip James Igo, Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

CAMPBELL…The world loss someone special , Philip James Igo, Jr., age 6, passed away on Friday April 8, 2022 at home with his parents at his side after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born on October 8, 2015 in Youngstown, the son of Philip James and Melissa Mikolaj Igo.

Philip attended Kidz...

Irene Wallace

Irene Wallace

Apr 5, 2022

IRENE S. WALLACE, 98

Campbell…Irene Wallace, 98, of Campbell, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, with 3 of her daughters, Gertrude, Irene and Paula, by her side.

Irene is survived by her sister, Stella Kmetz, of Swainsboro, GA; her daughters Monica (Jack) Fleisch, Gertrude Wentsler, Irene (Phil) Black, and Paula (Wayne) Churlik;...

Edmond J. Raines, Sr.

Edmond J. Raines, Sr.

Mar 27, 2022

Edmond J. Raines Sr., 77

Coitsville… Edmond J. Raines Sr., 77, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown, OH, after a brief illness.

Edmond "Ed" was born February 14, 1945, in Youngstown, to Lillian (Harris) and John T. Raines Sr.  Ed was the youngest of eight children.  He was a...

Eugene Wolfgang

Eugene Wolfgang

Mar 25, 2022

CAMPBELL…Eugene Wolfgang, 89, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Eugene was born March 19, 1933 in Youngstown, to Thelma (Shafer) Wolfgang and Lawrence Wolfgang. He grew up in Youngstown and attended Woodrow Wilson High School.

He married his wife, Rita on May 12, 1962 and they had four children Stephen, Michael, Monica...

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