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Robert M. Shaffer, Sr.

Robert M. Shaffer, Sr.

Aug 31, 2020

Robert M. Shaffer, Sr., 90

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Robert M. Shaffer, Sr., 90, who passed away Mon., Aug. 31, 2020.

Robert was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Star Junction, Pa.

Robert worked as...

Colette E. Novak

Colette E. Novak

Aug 29, 2020

Colette E. Novak, 64

PULASKI, Pa…. Colette E. Novak, age 64, passed away on Saturday August 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, Pa.

Colette was born February 16, 1956 in Youngstown, OH. She was the daughter of Lawrence S. Novak Sr., and Maryann K. Guidos Novak.

Colette was a 1974...

Jean F. Uhrin

Jean F. Uhrin

Aug 26, 2020

Jean F. (McCudden) Uhrin, 75

HUBBARD – Jean F. (McCudden) Uhrin, 75, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 26, 2020, at Hospice House.

Jean was born July 27, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Doris (Skelley) McCudden.

Jean was a 1963 graduate of Ursuline High School. After being a homemaker for...

Pauline Onyszczak

Pauline Onyszczak

Aug 23, 2020

Pauline Onyszczak, 94

Hermitage…Private family services were held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Lubomyr Zhybak officiating, for Pauline Onyszczak, 94, who passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Saint John XXIII Home in Hermitage, PA, with her family by her side.

Pauline was born September 27, 1925, in...

Eleanor Mary Mazzupappa

Eleanor Mary Mazzupappa

Aug 21, 2020

Eleanor Mary Mazzupappa, 90

Poland…Private family funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. John Jerek, officiating, for Eleanor Mary Mazzupappa, 90, who passed away Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland.

Eleanor was born August 18, 1930, in Campbell, the daughter of Sam...

Albert Dennis Batta

Albert Dennis Batta

Aug 10, 2020

Albert Dennis Batta, 72

North Jackson…Private family services were held for Albert Dennis Batta, 72, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, at Austinwoods Nursing Home.

Albert was born June 20, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of Albert and Erma (Chepke) Batta.  He was a 1967 graduate of Jackson Milton High School and was a lifelong...

Mara Ostrowski

Mara Ostrowski

Aug 6, 2020

Mara Ostrowski, 82

Campbell…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at Sta. Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, with Rev. John Jerek officiating, for Mara Ostrowski, 82, who passed away early Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2020, with her family by her side.

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Catherine Mccleery Zarlingo

Catherine Mccleery Zarlingo

Aug 5, 2020

Catherine McCleery Zarlingo, 50

Warren…Catherine McCleery Zarlingo passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.

Catherine was born May 19, 1970, in Youngstown, the daughter of William Thomas and Patricia (Sellers) McCleery.

She was a 1988 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and attended cosmetology school and nursing school.  She also attended YSU.

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Lionel Cortez

Lionel Cortez

Aug 5, 2020

Lionel Cortez, 72

Youngstown…..Lionel Cortez, 72, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2020, in Briarfield Manor, Austintown.

Mr. Cortez was born April 3, 1948, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, the son of Cristian Cortez Perez and Ana M. Velazquez, coming to Youngstown in 1961 at the age of 13.

Lionel retired from General Motors.

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Anne Malys

Anne Malys

Aug 5, 2020

Anne Malys, 101

Poland…Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Michael Farynets, for Anne Malys, 101, who passed away Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at Hampton Woods Nursing Home.

Anne was born July 15, 1919, in Campbell, the daughter of Matthew Patzak and...

Randall "Randy" Suchanek

Randall "Randy" Suchanek

Jul 28, 2020

Randall "Randy" Suchanek, 69

Girard…On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, Randall "Randy" Suchanek, 69, passed away at Hospice House in Poland.

Randy was born in Youngstown, on February 7, 1951, to Margaret and Henry Suchanek.

He graduated from Liberty High School, received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Institute and...

Pearl Marlos

Pearl Marlos

Jul 25, 2020

Pearl Marlos, 90

Campbell…Pearl Marlos, 90, died peacefully at 2:07 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, holding the hand of her only child, Daniel Marlos, in the presence of her cousin, Marilyn Berchik.

"Tootsie" Nanowski lived her entire life in Campbell, Ohio, in the house built by her parents.

George M. Kolman, Sr.

George M. Kolman, Sr.

Jul 24, 2020

George M. Kolman Sr. 96

YOUNGSTOWN…George M. Kolman Sr., age 96 passed away on Friday July 24, 2020 at his home. He was born March 17, 1924 in Youngstown a son of Croation Immigrants George and Barbara (Ostrez) Kolman.

He was a 1942 graduate of North High School and went on to earn his bachelors...

Josephine Carron

Josephine Carron

Jul 23, 2020

CAMPBELL… Josephine Carron age 83, passed away July 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She traveled through this journey facing each challenge with dignity. Josephine was born August 19, 1936 in Warren, Ohio to Vincenzo and Catherine (DeNunzio) Barberino.

She worked for many years for several grocery stores in the bakery. Her cakes became quite...

Stephanie "Peppy" Kraynak

Stephanie "Peppy" Kraynak

Jul 23, 2020

Stephanie "Peppy" Kraynak, 59

"If a man dies, can he live again? I will wait all the days of my compulsory service until my relief comes. You will call, and I will answer you. You will longer the work of your hands." Job 14:14-15

This is the bible promise that Stephanie held dear to heart....

Kostantinos "Kosta" Tsagaris

Kostantinos "Kosta" Tsagaris

Jul 22, 2020

Kostantinos Tsagaris, 33

Campbell…Kostantinos Tsagaris, 33, passed away on July 22, 2020 in Clive, Iowa.

Kostantinos was born on August 22, 1986, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Iakovos and

Patricia Tsagaris.  Kostantinos was raised in Campbell, Ohio along with his three siblings Michael, Spiros, and Smaragda Tsagaris.

He was a graduate from...

Patricia Henry

Patricia Henry

Jul 20, 2020

Patricia Henry, 85

Springfield…Patricia (Stahura) Henry, 85, passed away on July 20, 2020, at Kettering Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born July 14, 1935, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Anna Kraskowsky Stahura.  She was a 1953 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.  After graduation, she left Campbell and headed to Dayton...

Patricia 'Patty" Centofanti

Patricia 'Patty" Centofanti

Jul 20, 2020

Patricia J. "Patty" Centofanti, 80

Campbell……….Patricia J. "Patty" Centofanti, 80 passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.

Patty was born Jan. 24, 1940 in Campbell, the daughter of Ralph and Regina Thomas Centofanti.

She was a 1958 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree at St....

Delores Ann "Dolly" Ray

Delores Ann "Dolly" Ray

Jul 20, 2020

Delores (Dolly) Ray, 84

Campbell…Delores (Dolly) Ray, 84, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.

Dolly was born July 22, 1935, in New Castle, the daughter of John and Mary Korab Iwanejko and moved to the Campbell area in 1960.

She married the love of her life, Joe Ray, on November 14, 1960.  She...

Nellie A. Mastoris

Nellie A. Mastoris

Jul 19, 2020

NELLIE MASTORIS, 58

Campbell…Nellie's big heart gave out on July 19, 2020, when she passed on to rejoin her beloved parents. With her until the very end were her best friend, Cindy Jones, and two of her cousins, Betsy Faunda and Katchi Zembillas.

Nellie was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on September 25, 1961, and graduated...

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