obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

Peter "Pete" Lawrence

PULASKI TWP…Peter (Pete) Lawrence passed away suddenly into the presence of his Lord on October 25, 2019. He was born at home, in Pulaski Township, on June 29, 1927, to Michael and Anna (Gulas) Lawrence.

After completing an apprenticeship in automotive repair, he worked in Salem, Ohio. He quickly became a master...

Oct 21, 2019

Mary Ann Bak, 87

Boardman…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poland, with her brother, Rev. George J. Balasko as well as, Rev. William Connell officiating, for Mary Ann Bak, 87, who passed away Monday afternoon, October 28, 2019, with her husband by...

Oct 20, 2019

Ann L. Skoufatos, 85

Campbell…Last night heaven gained another angel, our mom, Ann Skoufatos. RIP mom and grandma, your soul is now at peace, so rest easy. You celebrated a milestone on Friday, turning 85 years of age, in your lifetime, you lived through the Depression, saw your mother and grandmother go to work in the local...

Oct 13, 2019

Anna Facchini Mangiarelli, 84

Canfield…Anna Facchini Mangiarelli, 84, passed away peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019.

Anna was born in Sulmona, Provincial Aquila, Italy on June 25, 1935 to Carmen and Agatha Pacella Facchini.

Anna married the love of her life Frank Mangiarelli on Sept....

Oct 10, 2019

Thomas K Garcar, 68

Campbell…. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, October 17th, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at Saint Joseph the Provider Catholic Church, with Reverend Michael Swierz officiating for Thomas K Garcar, 68, who passed away Thursday morning, October 10, 2019.

Tom was born December...

Oct 5, 2019

John L. Krautner, 61

Campbell…….John L. Krautner, Jr., 61, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

John was born September 24, 1958 in Youngstown, and was a 1976 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

John always enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. He had fond memories of the family farm and especially loved...

Oct 3, 2019

Mary Limperos, 45

Delray Beach, FL……… Mary Limperos, 45, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Mary was a very bright light in the world. Her smile was so warm and infectious. She touched the lives of every person she encountered with her kindness. One of her most defining characteristics was that she...

Sep 25, 2019

Michael Graban, 74

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell, with Pastor William Rotar officiating, for Michael Graban, 74, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, with his family by his side.

Michael was born December 28, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of...

Sep 25, 2019

Anastasia "Juliette" Prassinos, 96

Austintown…Anastasia "Juliette" Prassinos, 96, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2019, in her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

She was born March 24, 1923, in Marseille, France, the eldest of three to Andre and Irene Manoilides.

Juliette moved to the United States in 1957 with her husband, the...

Sep 22, 2019

Francisco "Frank" Franqui Figueroa, 87

Youngstown…………Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at Sta. Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, for Francisco "Frank" Franqui Figueroa, 87, who passed away on Sunday, Sept....

Sep 22, 2019

Thomas James Galantis, 88

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Thomas James Galantis, 88, who passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, with his loving family by his side.

Tommy was born March 16, 1931, the son...

Sep 19, 2019

Apostolos N. Kolidakis, 89

Campbell…Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Apostolos N. Kolidakis, 89, who passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

He was born Oct. 30, 1929, in Astypalaia, Greece, the son of Nikita and Maroula...

Sep 17, 2019

Margaret A. Skubiak, 88

Campbell…A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lowellville, for Margaret A. Skubiak, 88, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Margaret was born December 15, 1930, in Sharon, the daughter of Gertrude Lemley.

Sep 8, 2019

Paul Koulianos, 89

Campbell…Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas officiating, for Paul Koulianos, 89, who went to rest with the Lord Sunday morning.

Paul was born September 29, 1929, in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, the son of Charles and Maria...

Sep 8, 2019

Agnes Snitzer, 89

Campbell…………..Funeral services will be held at 9:30am Wednesday at the Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. John Catholic Church with Msgr. Peter Polando officiating for Agnes Snitzer, 89, who passed away on Sunday, Sept. 8th in St. Elizabeth Hospital,...

Sep 1, 2019

Milan Paurich age 93

North Lima.........Milan (Mim) Paurich, Sr., 93, passed away after a lengthy illness on September 1, 2019 at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio.

Milan was born in Campbell, Ohio on February 2, 1926, son of the late Ivan John and Mary (Simon) Paurich. He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School on...

Aug 30, 2019

George Kyriakou Theophanous, 63

Boardman………….Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday Sept. 5th at  St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church in Boardman, with Fr. Tom Constantine and Fr. Steve Denas officiating for, George Kyriakou Theophanous, 63, of Boardman, who passed away Friday, Aug. 30th.

George was born Dec. 3, 1955 in Koutsoventi, Cyprus,...

Aug 25, 2019

John Michael Hordiewich, 61

Lowellville…Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Steve Denas, officiating, for John Michael Hordiewich, 61, who passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019.

John was born August 25, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of John and Barbara Leason...

Aug 21, 2019

Judith A. Melnik, 62

Lowellville………Judith A. Melnik (Judi), age 62, passed away at her home in Lowellville on August 21, 2019.

She was born on June 29, 1957 to Francis and Irene (Petrus) Vargo in Youngstown, Ohio.

Judi was a wonderful mother and wife. She married Steve J. Melnik on February 13, 1976. ...

Aug 20, 2019

James Sikes Hogue, 64

Pulaski…….Private family services were held for James Sikes Hogue, 64, who passed away on Aug. 20th, 2019.

James was born Feb. 23, 1955 in New Castle, the son of James and Martha Lois Sikes Hogue and was a lifelong resident of New Castle.

He was a 1973 graduate of...