obituaries

Dec 20, 2020

Paul S. Kadilak, 82

Poland…A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland, with Very Rev. Martin Celuch officiating, for Paul S. Kadilak, 82, who passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, at his home.

Paul was born July 19, 1938, in Youngstown, the son...

Dec 17, 2020

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held at the Wasko Funeral Home, for Margaret Wilson, 82, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at her home.

Margaret was born August 26, 1938, in Maryland, the daughter of Robert and Loretta Farris Wilson.

She owned and operated her own healthcare agency, retiring with over 20 years of...

Dec 17, 2020

CAMPBELL… Michael Bednarik age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday evening December 17, 2020. He was born July 6, 1958 in Youngstown a son of Michael John and Geraldine (Cavalier) Bednarik and was a lifelong Campbell resident.

He was a 1976 Graduate of Campbell Memorial High School where he excelled at football.

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Dec 15, 2020

Frank Theodore Fesz, 94

Campbell…Frank Theodore Fesz, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born March 21, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Michael and Anna (Polanski) Fesz. He has resided in Campbell, Ohio since his marriage in 1957.

Frank worked at...

Dec 15, 2020

Ann Tirpack Sharshan, 100

Campbell…Private funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Farynets officiating, for Ann Tirpack Sharshan, 100, who passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Austinwoods Nursing Home.

Ann was born November 10, 1920, in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States at...

Dec 14, 2020

Richard J. Bednarik, 83

Boardman…Private funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Richard J. Bednarik, 83, who passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at his home

Richard was born September 5, 1937, in Youngstown, the son of John Bednarik and Catherine Duda.  He...

Dec 14, 2020

Julia B. Fabian, 92

Campbell…Private funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, with Father Mykhaylo (Michael) Farynets officiating, for Julia B. Fabian, 92, who passed away at her home on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, with her family by her side.

Julia was born July 24, 1928, in Mount...

Dec 10, 2020

Frank M. Dubaj, 88

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Frank M. Dubaj, 88, who passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, due to Covid-19.

Frank was born June 5, 1932, in Campbell, the son of Paul and Veronica Schulko Dubaj.

He was...

Dec 8, 2020

Helene R. Tancabel, 83

Youngstown…Private family funeral services were held on Thursday, December 17, 2020, with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Helene R. Tancabel, 83, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Helene was born Dec. 3, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Ralph and Sally Fabian Stellato.  She...

Dec 7, 2020

Daniel DeJesus, 49

Campbell…A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date for Daniel DeJesus, 49, who passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Daniel was born January 13, 1971, in Youngstown, the son of Santos DeJesus and Lydia Flores.  He was a 1989 graduate of...

Dec 6, 2020

Robert Havrilla, 75

Campbell…Robert Havrilla, 75, was called to Heaven on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, from complications of COVID-19.

Bob was born June 2, 1945 in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Stephen and Sophie (Bajnok) Havrilla.  He was a 1963 graduate of Ursuline High School, and went on to...

Dec 5, 2020

CAMPBELL — Wesley W. Scott, 98, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at the residence of his son, Wes, with his loving family by his side.

Wesley was born Dec. 4, 1922, in Girard, the son of the late Wesley Cleveland and Josie K. Carroll Scott, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a...

Dec 4, 2020

PETERSBURG…Funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday December 9, 2020,  in Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, with Rev. Mykaylo Farnyets officiating, for Paul Edward Swantek, 78, who passed away Friday December 4, 2020, at the Hospice House.

Paul was born July 5, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of George and Anna Vansach Swantek.

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Dec 1, 2020

Joseph G. Mesaros, 87

Boardman…Private family funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Joseph G. Mesaros, 87, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, with his wife by his side.

Joseph was born April 18, 1933, in Campbell, the son of Michael and Anna Pastir Mesaros.  He...

Nov 30, 2020

Sara Falasca (Sally), 83

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Catholic Church, officiated by The Very. Rev. Msgr. Michael Cariglio, and her son, Deacon Anthony Falasca, Jr., for Sara Falasca (Sally), 83, who...

Nov 30, 2020

John "Yianni" Michael Koullias, 47, of Campbell, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2021.

Yianni was born in Athens, Greece to Michael & Katerina Koullias on April 15, 1974. The family moved to America, along with his sister Irene, in July of 1976. As a long time resident of Campbell, Ohio he was a diehard Campbell Memorial...

Nov 30, 2020

Ivette Iliana Calero, 78

Struthers...A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with pastor Naomi Lopez officiating, assisted by translator and soloist, Ruth Medina, for Ivette Illiana Calero,78, who passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Ivette was born January 18, 1943, in Cabo Rojo, PuertoRico,...

Nov 30, 2020

Helen Kraynak, 96

NORTH LIMA — Private family funeral services were held on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine Catholic Church, officiated by Fr. Mykhaylo Farynets, for Helen Kraynak, 96, formerly of Youngstown, who passed away March 22, 2021, at The Assumption Village.

Helen was born in Youngstown, the daughter...

Nov 30, 2020

Nancy A. Kovach, 78

YOUNGSTOWN  --  Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, family member, and friend, Nancy A. Kovach of Youngstown, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.  Nancy was born on May 5, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of Ralph and Helen (Graham) Caldwell.  She grew up on the North Side of Youngstown, where she had...

Nov 27, 2020

James J. Vitus, Sr. 89

Campbell… James J. Vitus, Sr. 89, passed away on November 27, 2020, after battling a short illness.

James (Jim) was born in Washington, Pa., on November 13, 1931, the son of Francis and Elvie (Stellavato) Vitus.  Jim grew up in Youngstown and was a 1947 graduate of East High School....