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James W. Hushower

James W. Hushower

Dec 4, 2025

James W. Hushower, 72

YOUNGSTOWN…James W. Hushower, 72 passed away at his home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

James was born November 9, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Wilbur and Lavina (Jones) Hushower.

He was a 1971 graduate of North High School and he joined the U.S. Army in the 1970's....

John Smith

John Smith

Dec 2, 2025

John Smith, 63

CAMPBELL…John Smith, 63 passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

John was born August 8, 1962 in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Roderick L. and Helen C. (Colaric) Smith.

John was a 1980 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and he was a lifelong resident of the Campbell area.

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Kelly Ann Grimes

Kelly Ann Grimes

Dec 1, 2025

Kelly Ann Grimes, 48

COITSVILLE…Kelly Ann Grimes, 48 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Kelly was born July 29, 1977 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Michael and Jane (Doyle) Garchar and was a lifelong resident of the Campbell area.

She was a 1995 graduate...

Olga M. Ortenzio

Olga M. Ortenzio

Nov 30, 2025

Olga M. (Fiorini) Ortenzio, 102

CAMPBELL… Olga M. (Fiorini) Ortenzio,102 passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Olga was born June 15, 1923 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of Alfonso and Adelina (Dellumo) Fiorini.

Olga was a 1941 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident...

Iakovos K. Tsagaris

Iakovos K. Tsagaris

Nov 23, 2025

Iakovos K. Tsagaris, 63

CAMPBELL…Iakovos K. Tsagaris 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Iakovos was born August 25, 1962 in Kalymnos, Greece, son of Kostantinos and Smaragda (Koulianos) Tsagaris.

Iakovos came to America in 1983, where he later met Patricia. They married in Greece and...

Loretta Joyce Hornyak

Loretta Joyce Hornyak

Nov 22, 2025

Loretta Joyce Hornyak, 65

YOUNGSTOWN… Loretta Joyce Hornyak, 65 passed away at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Loretta was born July 14, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John R.  and Dorothy (Harvey) Hornyak.

She was a 1978 graduate of Ursuline High School and worked as a caregiver for Omni...

Bertha T. Bartos

Bertha T. Bartos

Nov 20, 2025

Bertha T. Bartos, 92

CAMPBELL…Bertha T. Bartos, 92 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Bertha was born May 15, 1933 at her family home in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter of John and Pauline (Paluch) Smiley.

She was a 1951 graduate...

Martha Jean Salvatore

Martha Jean Salvatore

Nov 12, 2025

Martha Jean Salvatore, 86

CAMPBELL…Martha Jean Salvatore, 86 passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Martha was born February 14, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Paul and Veronica (Shulko) Dubaj.

She was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

Martha married the...

James F. Michelini

James F. Michelini

Nov 11, 2025

James F. Michelini, 80

CAMPBELL…James F. Michelini, 80 passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

James was born January 9, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Guido and Ann (Centofanti) Michelini.

He was a1963 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School where he was...

Kenny W. Stanton Iii

Kenny W. Stanton Iii

Nov 10, 2025

STRUTHERS…Kenny Wilburn Stanton III, 40 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025.

Kenny was born May 26, 1985 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Kenny Wilburn Stanton II and Elizabeth Ann (McAllister) Stanton.

Kenny was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area and he worked in contracting and landscaping as a subcontractor.

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Alexander S. Vargo

Alexander S. Vargo

Nov 10, 2025

Alexander Steven Vargo 86

NORTH LIMA…Alexander Steven Vargo, 86, of North Lima, Ohio, passed away on November 10, 2025.  He was a cherished father, "Poppy," brother, and uncle and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed.

Alex was born in Campbell, Ohio, to Alexander and Jennie Vargo in June of 1939.  He attended Campbell Memorial...

Carmen Iris Alicea

Carmen Iris Alicea

Oct 30, 2025

Carmen Iris Alicea, 66

CAMPBELL…Carmen Iris Alicea, 66 passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Carmen was born June 9, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of George Ortiz Sr. and Lenor Negron Ortiz.

She was a 1978 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and she was...

Nikolas A Koulianos

Nikolas A Koulianos

Oct 24, 2025

CAMPBELL…Nikolas A. Koulianos, 75 passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Nikolas was born November 5, 1949 in Kalymnos, Greece, a son of Anthony and Nomiki (Maillis) Koulianos.

He came to the Campbell area in the mid 1950's and was a 1968 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. He then went...

Ann L. Zaborsky

Ann L. Zaborsky

Oct 22, 2025

Ann L. Zaborsky, 83

POLAND…It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann L. Zaborsky of Poland, Ohio who left us Wednesday October 22, 2025 at the age of 83 years after a brief illness.

Ann was born June 2nd, 1942, the daughter of Harry H. Copp and Victoria (Starcevic) Copp in...

Rosemarie Fragoso

Rosemarie Fragoso

Oct 22, 2025

ROSEMARIE FRAGOSO, 69

YOUNGSTOWN…Rosemarie Fragoso, 69 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Rosemarie was born February 15, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Rafael and Sarita (Delgado) Fragoso.

She was a 1974 graduate of East High School and went on to earn her...

Dorothy Ann Kotyuha

Dorothy Ann Kotyuha

Oct 18, 2025

DOROTHY ANN (KUPAR) KOTYUHA

ASHLAND, OHIO… Dorothy Ann (Kupar) Kotyuha, age 91, passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025 at Woodlands of Liberty in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Dorothy was born June 19, 1934 in Barberton, Ohio. She was a daughter of Peter and Mary (Kallai) Kupar, and was a 1952 graduate of Barberton High School. She...

Nadyne Cecelia Sweetko

Nadyne Cecelia Sweetko

Oct 14, 2025

NADYNE CECELIA SWEETKO,75

HENDERSON, NEVADA…Nadyne Cecelia Sweetko,75 passed away in the comfort of her home in the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, with her husband and children by her side and surrounded by the love of family and friends.

She was born April 5, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of William...

Barbara Jean Turkal

Barbara Jean Turkal

Oct 13, 2025

Barbara Turkal, 82

NORTH  LIMA…Barbara Turkal passed away at age 82 on October 13, 2025.

She was born on April 15,1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Irene (Torok) Grizinski.

Barbara graduated in 1961 from Boardman High School. Her first job after graduation was at Gorant Candies. She then found employment...

Elois Carwell Herns

Elois Carwell Herns

Oct 13, 2025

Elois Carwell Herns, 86

CAMPBELL…Elois Carwell Herns, 86, transitioned from time to eternity on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

She was born February 19, 1939, in Vada Georgia, the eldest child of CJ and Annie Lee Rhymes Carwell. The family moved from Georgia to Ohio in December 1951, settling in...

Nomiki "Noma" Pizanias Lyras

Nomiki "Noma" Pizanias Lyras

Oct 7, 2025

Nomiki "Noma" Pizanias Lyras

December 14, 1960 – October 07, 2025 May Her Memory Be Eternal – Αἰωνία της η μνήμη

Nomiki "Noma" Pizanias Lyras, 64, of Campbell, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 14, 1960, in Darwin, Australia, Noma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and...

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