obituaries

Jan 27, 2026

Kenneth Zomoida, 78

CAMPBELL…Kenneth Zomoida, 78 passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with his family by his side.

Kenneth was born February 13, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Katherine (Plentay) Zomoida.

He was a 1965 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was an Army...

Jan 25, 2026

James J. "Hoppy" Lavernuick 77

CAMPBELL… James J. "Hoppy" Lavernuick, 77 passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 25, 2026

James was born May 19, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of James and Agnes (Rovder) Lavernuick.

He was a proud 1966 graduate of Campbell Memorial...

Jan 22, 2026

DENISE A. FOSCO, 59

ASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA… Denise A. Fosco, age 59, passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026 at her home. She was born April 26, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a daughter of Augustine and Patricia (Ziccardo) Carducci.

Denise was a 1984 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. She went on to...

Jan 14, 2026

Frank F. Rocca, 84

CANFIELD…Frank F. Rocca, 84 passed away surrounded by his family with love on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic.

Frank was born March 10, 1941 in Detroit Michigan, a son of Carlo Albert and Julia Vennettilli Rocca.

Frank was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln Park High School in...

Jan 14, 2026

JoAnn Swierz, 87

POLAND…JoAnn Swierz, 87 passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, Ohio.

JoAnn was born July 11, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Lutz) Vrabel.

She was a proud 1956 graduate of Struthers High School and...

Jan 13, 2026

Savvas V. Katsourakis, 5

YOUNGSTOWN…Savvas V. Katsourakis left this world unexpectedly, in the arms of his loving and devoted parents, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio.

Savvas was born on October 19, 2020 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Vasilis (Billy) and Kristin (Valva) Katsourakis.

He attended...

Jan 12, 2026

Yolanda M. Gregg, 94

NEW CASTLE…Yolanda M Gregg, 94 passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 at UPMC Hospital in New Castle, PA.

Yolanda was born May 18, 1931 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Gabriel and Adeline (Debonaventura) DiLorenzo.

She was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and...

Jan 8, 2026

Larry A. Hall, 79

BOARDMAN…Larry A. Hall, 79 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Larry was born January 28, 1946 in Welch, West Virginia, a son of Joe and Gretchen (Cloninger) Hall.

He was a 1963 graduate of Hubbard High School and went on to attend YSU. He...

Jan 8, 2026

Barbara J. Newton, 83

YOUNGSTOWN…Barbara J. Newton, 83 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Barbara was born September 28, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John and Helen (Arnio) Komorosky.

Barbara was a 1960 graduate of South High School and was a lifelong resident...

Jan 8, 2026

Miguel Angel Contreras Camacho, 81

YOUNGSTOWN…Miguel Angel Contreras Camacho, 81 passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home.

Miguel was born May 4, 1944 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a son of Pedro and Dolores Contreras.

Since 1992 he has a lived in the Youngstown area, previously living in Rhode Island where he...

Jan 7, 2026

Christine L.  Tsangaris, 67

CAMPBELL…Christine L. Tsangaris, 67 passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Christine was born June 18, 1958 in Brookfield, Ohio, a daughter of William and Della Mae Phillips.

She was a 1976 graduate of Brookfield High School and went on to attend...

Jan 7, 2026

Salvatore Mangiarelli, 90

CAMPBELL…Salvatore Mangiarelli, 90 passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Salvatore was born December 19, 1935 in Sulmona, Italy, a son of Francesco and Maria (Marzullo)Mangiarelli.

Salvatore came to America in 1955. He married the love of his life, the former Livia Imperatore...

Dec 29, 2025

Sylvia Marie (Calcagni) Vaschak

Jan 12, 1930 - Dec 29, 2025

SANDUSKY… Sylvia Vaschak passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, just short of her 96th birthday, with her family at her bedside.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Silvio and Domenica (Tarli) Calcagni and attended Youngstown East High School. She married...

Dec 29, 2025

Joshua J. Donchess, 46

AUSTINTOWN…Joshua J. Donchess, 46 passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Joshua was born August 28, 1979 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Robert and Barbara (Booher) Donchess.

Joshua was a 1998 graduate of Stuthers High School and then went on to graduate from New...

Dec 22, 2025

Irene R. Necko

AUSTINTOWN…Irene R. Necko, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Irene was born in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John and Magdalin (Bedenik) Pavlovich.

She was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on to attend Youngstown Business College for two...

Dec 19, 2025

Edward Andrew Tirpack, 95

CAMPBELL...Edward Andrew Tirpack passed away peacefully at his home on December 19, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1930, in Campbell, Ohio, to Slovak immigrants Andrew Tirpack and Helen Pyatak, and was the eldest of three siblings.

Following the early passing of his mother, Ed was raised on Starr Street...

Dec 12, 2025

Robert A. Shellito, 86

HUBBARD… Robert A. Shellito, 86 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Liberty Health Care/Windsor House in Youngstown, Ohio.

Robert was born July 30, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Howard and Elizabeth (Delliquadri) Shellito.

Robert was a 1958 graduate of Wilson High School and went...

Dec 10, 2025

Stephen H. O'Dea, 96

CAMPBELL – Stephen H. O'Dea, 96, passed away peacefully on December 10th surrounded by his loved ones.

Stephen was born March 22, 1929, in Campbell, Ohio, a son of Stephen H. Sr. and Aurelia (Stanfar) O'Dea.

He was a 1945 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, where he excelled...

Dec 10, 2025

James R. Thorpe, 89

CAMPBELL… James R. Thorpe, 89 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

James was born January 21, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of John and Ellen (Dickey) Thorpe.

He was a1954 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and joined the U.S....

Dec 9, 2025

Maryann (Bartos) Jurcisin

Sparks, Nevada / Formerly of Coitsville Township, Ohio …Private funeral services were held for Maryann (Bartos) Jurcisin, 87, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Sparks, Nevada.

Maryann was born October 14, 1938, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Andrew Bartos and Anna Duzi Bartos. She was a 1956...