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Sylvia M. Vaschak

Sylvia M. Vaschak

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...

Joshua Jacob Donchess

Joshua Jacob Donchess

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...

Irene R. Necko

Irene R. Necko

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...

Edward Andrew Tirpack

Edward Andrew Tirpack

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...

Robert A. Shellito

Robert A. Shellito

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...

Stephen H. O'Dea

Stephen H. O'Dea

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...

James R. Thorpe

James R. Thorpe

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....

Maryann Jurcisin

Maryann Jurcisin

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...

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...

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