obituaries

Mar 22, 2022

Edward Prochak, 94

Youngstown…Edward Prochak, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

He was born April 16, 1927 to Catherine (Jascak) and Joseph Prochak in Campbell, Ohio.

He married Dona Jean Collins in 1953 until her death in 2001.

Edward is survived by his children, Edward (Joyce) Prochak of...

Mar 21, 2022

Todd M. Zamary

Campbell – Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Columba Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Zamary (uncle) officiating, for Todd M. Zamary, 47, who passed away peacefully after a 4-year battle with cancer on Monday, March 21, 2022 at the home of his parents, with his family by...

Mar 19, 2022

Louis F. "Lou" Biska, 66

Youngstown…Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Louis F. "Lou" Biska, 66, who passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Lou was born August 15, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Steve Biska and Margaret...

Mar 16, 2022

Helen Black, 102

Campbell….Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish 159  Reed Ave. in Campbell, for Helen Black, 102, who passed away Wed., March 16, 2022, in her...

Mar 16, 2022

James E. Krasinski, 67

Campbell…Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for James E. Krasinski, 67, who passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Jim was born Feb. 13, 1955, in Youngstown, the son of Edward J. Krasinski...

Mar 13, 2022

Lillian R. "Dolly" Brown, 79

New Middletown…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in New Middletown, with Rev. Stephen Zeigler officiating, for Lillian R. "Dolly" Brown, 79, who passed away Sunday night, March 13, 2022, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

Dolly...

Mar 12, 2022

Marie Kozak, 80

Poland…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish (formerly Sacred Heart), with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Marie Elena Kozak, 80, who passed away after a long battle with cancer at the Hospice House on March 12, 2022.

Marie,...

Mar 11, 2022

Dustin Dellick, 36

Boardman…Dustin Dellick, 36, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Dustin was born August 15, 1985 to Debbie Dellick and Richard (Tina) Petrella.  Dustin was one of triplets born at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

He was the life of the party, always laughing and joking.  He...

Mar 10, 2022

Catherine E. Sefcik, 90

CAMPBELL… Private Funeral Services were held on Tuesday afternoon March 15, 2022 in the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Kevin Peters officiating; for Catherine E. Sefcik age 90, who passed away on Thursday evening March 10, 2022 at Hospice House in Poland.

Catherine was born October 4, 1931 in Campbell, and...

Mar 4, 2022

Jerry Jurcisin, Sr.

Coitsville Township – Private funeral services were officiated by Rev. Kevin Peters, for Jerry Jurcisin, Sr. 83, who passed away peacefully Friday, March 4, 2022, at Mercy Health Hospital.

Jerry was born July 22, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew Jurcisin and Veronica Smreck Jurcisin.  He was a 1956 graduate of...

Mar 2, 2022

LOWELLVILLE…Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Monday March 7, 2022 in the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Kevin Peters officiating for Gerard Patrick "Jerry" Carney, age 86, who passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 in Liberty Health Care Center.

Jerry was born on September 18, 1935, the seventh son of a seventh son,...

Feb 25, 2022

Aleida M. Melendez, 79

STRUTHERS… Private funeral services were held on Wednesday morning March 2, 2022 in the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell; with Deacon John Rentas officiating for Aleida M. Melendez, age 79, who passed away on Friday February 25, 2022 in Maple Crest Nursing Home in Struthers.

Aleida was born July 25, 1942...

Feb 25, 2022

Caroline M. Daley, 95

Youngstown…Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish (formerly Sacred Heart Church), with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Caroline M. Daley, 95, who passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2022,...

Feb 25, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 66

YOUNGSTOWN… Robert L. "Bob" Davis age 66, passed away at his residence on Saturday February 12, 2022. He was born on August 9, 1955 in Youngstown and was a son of Robert L. and Luella (Heasley) Davis.

Bob lived most of his life in the area, but resided for a...

Feb 23, 2022

Nicholas E. "Nick" Opencar, 82

CAMPBELL… Nicholas E. "Nick" Opencar age 82, passed away at his home on the morning of Wednesday February 23, 2022. He was born May 10, 1939 in Youngstown and was a son of Nick and Mary Jane (Rosan) Opencar and was a lifelong Campbell resident.

Nick was a 1957 Graduate...

Feb 20, 2022

Edward E. Hankey, 83

Poland…Edward E. Hankey of Poland, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Mercy Health  - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital with family by his side.

He was born October 3, 1938, in Kittanning, PA the son of the late Delbert R. and Mabel G. (Taylor) Hankey. He attended Kittanning High...

Feb 15, 2022

Virginia R. Miranda, 94

Campbell…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish in Campbell, with Rev. James Korda officiating, for Virginia R. Miranda, 94, who passed away at her home, with her family by her side.

Virginia was born Feb. 27, 1927,...

Feb 13, 2022

George E. Haring, 88

Campbell… George E. Haring, 88, passed away Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

George was born June 6, 1933, in Campbell, the son of George and Mary (Novak) Haring of Campbell.

He attended Campbell Memorial High School and later attended Youngstown State University, where he...

Feb 6, 2022

Robert S. Beck, 85

Campbell…On Saturday, February 5, 2022, a gentle, kind, loving, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Robert S. Beck, transitioned gracefully to eternal peace with our Lord.

Bob was born June 15, 1936, the son of Helen (Kacenga) and Stephen Beck, growing up in the Hazeltine area of East Youngstown, where...

Feb 3, 2022

Maria G. Tsarnas, 83

Campbell…Maria G. Tsarnas, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, with her family by her side.

Maria was born on November 5, 1938 in Monogahela, Pennsylvania to Michael and Dimitra Katsuleris Pagonis, and spent her childhood in Monessen, Pennsylvania where she was an active member of St. Spyridon Greek...