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Mary C. Putko

Mary C. Putko

May 29, 2020

Mary C. Putko 84

YOUNGSTOWN… On Friday May 29, 2020, a beautiful lady, Mary (Monia), began her heavenly journey with family at her bedside.

She leaves behind a lifetime of sweet memories that evoke both tears and smiles, through the loss of her physical presence during daily life and future family gatherings.

Mary...

Violet Mary Rosenberg

Violet Mary Rosenberg

May 27, 2020

Violet Mary Rosenberg, 83

Campbell…Private funeral services will be held, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Violet Mary Rosenberg, 83, who passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from the Covid-19 virus.

Violet was born January 31, 1937, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Joseph and Pastora Rosende Casal.

She was a 1955...

Emil G. Kraynak

Emil G. Kraynak

May 25, 2020

Emil G. Kraynak, 89

Hilliard……………Funeral services will be held, Monday, June 1, 2020 at11am in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church for Emil G. Kraynak, 89, who passed away Monday, May 25th at The Sanctuary at Tuttle Crossing.

Emil was born March 24, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Anna Orinchak Kraynak.

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Mary Lou Dubaj

Mary Lou Dubaj

May 22, 2020

Mary Lou Dubaj, 80

Campbell…….Private family services were held at the Wasko Funeral Home with Fr. Michael Swierz officiating, for Mary Lou Dubaj, 80, who passed away Friday, May 22nd in the Hospice House.

Mary Lou was born May 7, 1940 in Hubbard, the daughter of Anthony and Marie Carsone Rosile.

She was...

Lillian S. Reichert

Lillian S. Reichert

May 18, 2020

Lillian S. Reichert, 98

Boardman…Lillian S. Reichert passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020, at the Inn at Christine Valley, with her children by her side.

She was born June 2, 1921, in Campbell, a daughter of the late John and Sophie Chytla Mlynarski.

After attending Campbell Memorial High School, Lill moved...

Jerome R. Kuti

Jerome R. Kuti

May 16, 2020

Jerome R. Kuti, 72

Lowellville…….Private family services were held Monday, May 18th at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hubbard, with Fr. Michael Swierz officiating for, Jerome R. Kuti, 72, who passed away Saturday, May 16th at the Hospice House with his loving family by his side,

Jerome was born May 1, 1948 in Youngstown, the...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Janecko

Elizabeth "Betsy" Janecko

May 16, 2020

Elizabeth "Betsy" Janecko, 68

Mineral Ridge….Private services were held, Tuesday, May, 19, 2020 at St. Mary's Church in Mineral Ridge with Fr. Richard Murphy and Fr. Melvin Rusnak concelebrating for Elizabeth "Betsy" Janecko, 68, who passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Ms. Janecko was born, April 15, 1952 in Youngstown to the late William and...

James A. Dintino

James A. Dintino

May 16, 2020

James A. Dintino, 89

Youngstown…Private family funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at St. John Catholic Cemetery for James A. Dintino, 89, who passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Briarfield Manor.

Jim was born May 23, 1930, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph and Concetta Consentino Dintino.

He worked in...

Paul J. Ritz

Paul J. Ritz

May 15, 2020

Paul John Ritz, 88

Youngstown…Private family graveside services were held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Paul John Ritz, 88, who passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Paul was born June 10, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of Margaret Ritz Frelick.

He was...

Anne Mruczek

Anne Mruczek

May 15, 2020

Anne Lipka Mruczek, 101

Youngstown…Anne Lipka Mruczek, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.  She was 101.

She was born on August 15, 1918, in Campbell, Ohio, the daughter of Dmitri and Rose (Kravec) Lipka and was a lifelong area resident.

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Nelson Rodrigues

Nelson Rodrigues

May 11, 2020

Nelson J. Rodrigues, 70

Campbell…Private family funeral services were held Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin Peters officiating for Nelson J. Rodrigues, 70, who passed away on May 11th, 2020.

Nelson was born on January 11, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Vasco and Estela (Canuto) Rodrigues....

Mildred A. Billec

Mildred A. Billec

May 9, 2020

Mildred A. Billec, 88

Campbell…Private family services were held Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. John Jerek officiating, for Mildred A. Billec, 88, who passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Mildred was born November 16, 1931, in Export, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Mary Milan Hanacik.

She...

Mary Zambetis Birmingham

Mary Zambetis Birmingham

May 1, 2020

Mary Zambetis Birmingham, 88

Diamond… Private family funeral services will be held Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating for Mary Zambetis Birmingham, 88, who passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, at Humility House, from complications of the COVID-19 virus.  Due to the national public health emergency, the...

Robert Edward Domanich

Robert Edward Domanich

Apr 29, 2020

Robert (Bob) Edward Domanich, 90

Campbell… Private family funeral services were held Monday May 4, 2020 at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. John Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Robert (Bob) Edward Domanich, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday evening, April 29, 2020.  Due to the national COVID-19 public health...

Julia A. Tofil

Julia A. Tofil

Apr 28, 2020

Julia A. Tofil, 89

Niles…Private family funeral services were held Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Swierz officiating, for Julia A. Tofil, 89, who passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia.  Due to the national COVID-19 public health emergency, the funeral services were private and closed...

Geraldine S. (Geri) Wasko Doyle

Geraldine S. (Geri) Wasko Doyle

Apr 24, 2020

Geraldine S. (Geri) Wasko Doyle went to be with our Lord on April 24, 2020, from The Hamptons Center for Rehab & Nursing in Southampton.  Geri was born in Campbell, Ohio, March 3, 1934, the daughter of Michael and Irene (Smith) Wasko.

She attended Campbell Memorial High School, class of 1951 and afterwards worked as an operator...

Joseph C. Tomko

Joseph C. Tomko

Apr 23, 2020

Joseph C. Tomko, 89

Youngstown…Private family funeral services were held on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, with Rev. Kevin Peters officiating, for Joseph C. Tomko, 89, formerly of Woodland Ave., in Campbell, who passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Alzheimer's Center on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Due to the global COVID-19 public health...

Nicholas Frangopoulos

Nicholas Frangopoulos

Apr 19, 2020

Nicholas S. Frangopoulos, 68

Youngstown…Nicholas S. Frangopoulos received a great blessing by peacefully falling asleep in the Lord with his family by his side on Holy Pascha, April 19, 2020.

Nick was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 21, 1952.  He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1970, and married his wife, Mary I....

Anthony "Tony" Chiarello

Anthony "Tony" Chiarello

Apr 18, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Chiarello, 92

Youngstown…Anthony (Tony) Chiarello was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Tony was lovingly called "Maxi" by many lifelong friends and family. Husband, father and grandfather, he was the strong, selfless patriarch of our family. Born on February 19, 1928, in Youngstown where he was raised by...

Celestino Rodriguez Cruz

Celestino Rodriguez Cruz

Apr 17, 2020

Celestino Rodriguez Cruz, 81

Campbell… Celestino Rodriguez Cruz, 81, passed away Friday morning, April 17, 2020 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge.

Celestino was born March 19, 1939, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, the son of Juan Serrano Rodriguez and Barbara Cruz Burgos.

At the age of 19, he moved to...

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