obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

Nikitas N. Gerakios, 63

Hubbard…Private funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown, with Fr. Joseph DiStefano and Fr. Colin Barker officiating, for Nikitas N. Gerakios, 63, who peacefully passed away at home, with his loving family by his side, after a yearlong battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Nov 23, 2020

CAMPBELL… Daniel Vokish age 74 of Campbell, passed away Monday evening November 23, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

He was born July 27, 1946 in Natrona Heights, Pa., and was a son of Frank and Wilma (Sadulski) Vokish.

Dan was a 1964 graduate of Har-Brack High School and moved to the Youngstown/Campbell area the...

Nov 23, 2020

Mary S. Ricci Mazzocca, 85

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at 9:15 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica, officiated by Rev. Msgr. Michael Cariglio, for Mary S. Ricci Mazzocca, 85, who passed away at home on...

Nov 22, 2020

Stephana B. Liptak, 93

Poland…Private funeral services were held Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Stephana B. Liptak, 93, who passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Stephana was born February 12, 1927, in Campbell, the daughter of Stephen Daniel...

Nov 22, 2020

John Francis Ihnat, 78

Poland…John Francis Ihnat, 78, of Poland, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

He was born in Campbell, Ohio on January 16, 1942, to the late Andrew and Mary (Kukura) Ihnat. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who...

Nov 21, 2020

Janice L. Wacht 76

CAMPBELL… Janice L. Wacht, 76, of Campbell passed away on November 21, 2020. She was born August 25, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Edward and Theresa (Laubert) Regula.

She was a graduate of East High School and had worked as a Cosmetologist.

Janice is survived by her...

Nov 20, 2020

Russell Harvischak, 53

Campbell…On Friday, November 20, 2020, Russell Harvischak, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 53, at Mercy Health in Youngstown, due to complications of Covid-19.

Russ was born September 9, 1967, in Warren.  He worked as a saw operator at Polaris Windows and Doors.  He also worked as a...

Nov 20, 2020

CAMPBELL… William Mark "Billy" Pacak age 72 passed away Friday evening November 20, 2020.

Billy was born September 11, 1948 in Youngstown, a son of John and Mary (Hornak) Pacak. He was a 1966 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

After graduation Billy joined the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton California. He was known...

Nov 19, 2020

Edward R. Hudak, 96

North Lima…A Private Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Holy Sorrows Parish at St. Mathias Catholic Church, for Edward R. Hudak, 96, who passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Briarfield Manor.

Edward was born July 22, 1924, in Youngstown, the son of Albert and Mary...

Nov 15, 2020

Jimmy Flores, 57

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, for Jimmy Flores, 57, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at his home.

Jimmy was born November 19, 1962, in Campbell, the son of Mercedes Flores and Natividad Mulero.

He was a graduate...

Nov 13, 2020

Faye (Fotini) Arfaras Zambetis, 91

Canfield…It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Faye (Fotini) Arfaras Zambetis, 91, who died on Friday, November 13, 2020.

Faye was born August 28, 1929, the daughter of Sevasti Boyazias and John Arfaras.  Her parents settled in Campbell, Ohio from Symi, Greece in pursuit...

Nov 8, 2020

Per Ada Jane's request, funeral services will not be held.

Nov 5, 2020

Sylvia "Tula" Ellinos-Delphry, 68

Campbell…It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sylvia "Tula" Ellinos-Delphry, who passed away suddenly and without pain on Thursday, November 5. Tula has shed her physical shell and is now home with God. She is no longer sick and is no longer in pain. Today we want...

Nov 4, 2020

Warren…A private Mass of Catholic Burial was held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, for Denise Beatty, 69, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.

Denise was born October 9, 1951, in Ashtabula, the daughter of Frank Dubaj and Anne Eurez.  She was a 1969 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and...

Nov 1, 2020

Joseph Perry, 73

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at 9:15 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish in Poland, with Rev. Matthew Hummerickhouse officiating, for Joseph Perry, 73, who passed away Sunday evening, Nov. 1, 2020.

Joe was...

Oct 30, 2020

Anastasia ("Tessie") Antonas, 87

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Anastasia ("Tessie") Antonas, 87, who passed away Friday, October 30, 2020.

Anastasia was born July 2, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of George & Irene (Sounios)...

Oct 22, 2020

Ann Sanders, 89

Campbell…Private services were held Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, in St. John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church, with Father John Jerek officiating,  for Ann Sanders, 89, who passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Ann was born December...

Oct 21, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN… Harry Hodges age 89, passed away at home on Wednesday afternoon October 21, 2020. He was born January 22, 1931 in Huntington W.Va., a son of Harry and Lettie (Hicks) Hodges.

He was a 1949 graduate of East High School in Huntington W.Va. He went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and served...

Oct 21, 2020

Ida Lackey Irwin passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020, following complications after recent hip surgery. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 19, 1934 and graduated from Wilson High School. Ida lived in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas but was happy to return to Ohio during these last few years. Ida was born to Jack and Bertha...

Oct 20, 2020

Campbell…Debra Soroka was welcomed into the Lord's Kingdom on October 20, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born September 5, 1954, the daughter of the late John Elchuck and her loving mother Betty (Balkan) Elchuck. She grew up in Struthers, OH and lived her adult life in Campbell. Debbie retired from Target in 2017,...