obituaries

Apr 16, 2020

Mabel F. Miller, 97

Youngstown… Private funeral services were held at the Wasko Funeral Home for Mabel F. Miller, who passed Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Paisley House.  Due to the global COVID-19 public health emergency, the funeral services were private and closed to the public.

She was born February 3, 1923, in Glade Farms,...

Apr 13, 2020

Hector L. Ramirez

Campbell…Private funeral services were held on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Rusty Wills, for Hector L. Ramirez, 76, who passed Monday, April 13, 2020.  Due to the global COVID-19 public health emergency, the funeral services were closed to the public.

Hector was born March 16,...

Apr 11, 2020

John Michael Billec, Jr., 89

Campbell…Private funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. John Jerek, for John Michael Billec, Jr., 89, who passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.

John was born November 15, 1930, in Campbell, the son of John and Anna Herman Billec.

Apr 9, 2020

Nancy Jean Gartland, 72

Austintown…Nancy Jean Gartland, 72, passed away Holy Thursday, April 9, 2020, at Mercy Health Humility House.

Nancy was born July 10, 1947, in Youngstown, daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Trachek) Pietruch.

Nancy graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1965 and from Youngstown State University in 1970...

Apr 9, 2020

Simeon "Sam" Cambouris, 80

Campbell… Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Fr. Steve Denas officiating, for Simeon "Sam" Cambouris, 80, who passed away at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2020, with his family by his side.  Due to the global COVID...

Apr 2, 2020

Katherine L. "Kaye" Garman, 94

Campbell…Private family services were held Saturday, April 4, 2020, with Fr. Andrew Nelko officiating, for Katherine L. "Kaye" Garman, 94, who fell asleep in the Lord Thursday, April 2, 2020.

Kaye was born November 16, 1925, and was raised in Campbell, the youngest daughter of Michael and Anna Furin Leshinsky....

Apr 2, 2020

Mary Lou Macala, 89

CAMPBELL – Mary Lou Macala, 89, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020, after a short illness.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated on April 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. by The Rev. Kevin Marks at St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church in Campbell.  Due to the global health emergency, the funeral Mass will be...

Mar 29, 2020

Mary J. Kovach, 96

Campbell…Private funeral services were held Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Wasko Funeral Home, for Mary J. Kovach, 96, who died peacefully in her home, on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Mary was born in Westville, Illinois, on June 20, 1923, to George and Mary Wargo.

During WWII, she served...

Mar 26, 2020

Marlene T. Valerio, 80

Campbell…With great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Marlene T. (Madura) Valerio, 80, of Campbell wishes to announce her passing from this life, occurring on March 26, 2020, after a long illness.  Marlene's life is one described as unconditional love and selfless generosity for family, friends, animals, and her church.

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Mar 16, 2020

Bruce D. Burns, 70

Youngstown…Bruce D. Burns, 70, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home.

Bruce was born September 17, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Richard and Rosemary Thompson Burns.

He was a 1967 graduate of North High School.  Bruce was a Steel Worker and worked at Cold Metal Products....

Mar 16, 2020

Robert Spin, 85

Campbell…Robert Spin, 85, peacefully passed away at his home on March 18th, 2020, while lying in his favorite chair.

Bob was born February 20, 1935, in Youngstown.  He grew up on the Eastside of Youngstown, later moving to Campbell, where he remained until his passing.  He lived to make people laugh, mainly...

Mar 13, 2020

Victor A. Nelson, 100

Lowellville…Private family services were held on Monday, March 13, 2020, for Victor A. Nelson, 100, who passed away early Friday morning, on March 13, 2020.

Victor was born May 10, 1919, in Youngstown, the son of William and Anna Stone Nelson.

He was a 1937 graduate of South High...

Mar 10, 2020

Deborah Millich Ciccolelli, 57

Campbell…Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m, Friday, March 13th at The Wasko Funeral Home, with Fr. Michael Farynets officiating, for Deborah Millich Ciccolelli, 57, who passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the Hospice House.

Debi was born July 25, 1962, in Youngstown, the daughter of Robert and Lucille...

Mar 8, 2020

Sheila Rios, 55

Campbell…Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at First Spanish Baptist Church, 2777 Oak St., ext. in Youngstown, with Pastor Jose Cruz officiating, for Sheila Rios, 55, who passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Sheila was born February 16, 1965, in Campbell, the daughter of Jose Antonio Rios...

Mar 7, 2020

CAMPBELL…Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church in Campbell with Fr. Steve Denas officiating for Maria Ekaterina Samios Sdregas who passed away Saturday March 7, 2020 at Masternick Health Care Center.

Maria was born November 25, 1940 in Kalymnos Greece a daughter of Panormitis and...

Mar 6, 2020

Cheryl L. Hartzell 1945-2020

BOARDMAN – Cheryl "Cheri" L. Hartzell, 74, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 6, 2020. Her husband of 55 years, Richard "Dick" Hartzell, was by her side.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cousin.

Cheri was born on May 10, 1945 in Youngstown...

Mar 6, 2020

Alba Rivera peacefully entered eternal bliss on Friday March 6, 2020 at 11:22 a.m. She was surrounded by her adoring family and the dedicated staff of Windsor House St. Mary's in Columbiana, OH. She was an amazing Woman, Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Godmother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, great Grandmother and friend.

Born on January 9, 1943 in Salinas,...

Mar 3, 2020

Joseph D. Romito, 62

Campbell……….Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 7th at 1:00pm at Church of The Rock , with Pastor Reid Lamport officiating,  for Joseph D. Romito, 62, who passed away Tuesday, March 3rd in his home with his loving family by his side.

Joe was born May 15, 1957 in Youngstown, the...

Mar 2, 2020

Carmi Olesky, 82

Campbell…Carmi (VanJura) Olesky, 82, a lifelong resident of Campbell, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2020.  Carmi was the daughter of the late John and Ann VanJura.

Carmi is survived by her daughters Robin (Joseph) McCormack, Michelle (Thomas) Krach and Lisa Olesky; grandchildren, Katie (Justin) Foo-Perkins, Cassandra Olesky, Shianna...

Mar 2, 2020

Carmel A. Kukec, 90

Campbell…Private family services were held at the Wasko Funeral Home for Carmel A. Kukec, 90, who passed away peacefully at Masternick Memorial on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Carmel was born, May 1, 1929 in Niles, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Clapp Giunta.

She was a 1947...