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Glenn J. Bednarik

Glenn J. Bednarik

Mar 23, 2025

Glenn Joseph Bednarik, 65

CAMPBELL…The Man. The Myth. The Legend. Glenn Joseph Bednarik , 65 passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday , March 23, 2025 surrounded by many loved ones, after a long battle with cancer (that he fought the hardest fight for many years).

The defier of all odds, Glenn always did...

Lorynne Dragoiu

Lorynne Dragoiu

Mar 19, 2025

Lorynne Dragoiu

HARTVILLE…Lorynne  Dragoiu, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Lorynne was born February 6, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Stephen and Anne (Matula) Remias.

She was a 1960 graduate of Chaney High School.

Lorynne married the love of her life, John "Skip" Dragoiu on December 12, 1970...

Dolores M. Vrabel

Dolores M. Vrabel

Mar 19, 2025

Dolores Marie Vrabel, 94

Canfield… Dolores Marie Vrabel passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19th at home.

Dolores, also known as Dolly, was born in Campbell on April 29, 1930, to Joseph and Mary Brayer Hudran.

Upon graduating in 1948 from Campbell Memorial High School, Dolly worked briefly at Youngstown Sheet & Tube...

Clair Carpenter

Clair Carpenter

Mar 18, 2025

Clair E. Carpenter, 69

NEW CASTLE…Clair E. Carpenter, 69 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Clair was born March 7, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Annarose (Brayer) Topolosky.

She was a 1974 graduate of New Wilmington High School in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Clair went on to earn...

Ludwick "Wally" Pascarella

Ludwick "Wally" Pascarella

Mar 15, 2025

Ludwick "Wally" Pascarella, 69

Ludwick "Wally" Pascarella, 69, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Born on October 12, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, Wally was the son of Ludwick and Catherine (Smith) Pascarella.

He was a 1973 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High...

Bertha "Betty" Simchick

Bertha "Betty" Simchick

Mar 2, 2025

Bertha "Betty" Simchick, 85

POLAND…With great sadness, we share that our mother, Bertha (Betty Stellmar) Simchick, of Poland, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her children, Sunday, March, 2, 2025.

Betty was born March 5, 1939 in Campbell, the daughter of the late Alex and Stefania Stellmar.

She was a...

Margaret A. Arvin

Margaret A. Arvin

Mar 1, 2025

Margaret A. Arvin, 92

CANFIELD…Margaret A. Arvin, 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Windsor House of Canfield.

Margaret was born December 29, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of John and Anna (Farkas) Gerlick.

She married George Arvin on April 21, 1956. She was originally from Campbell, Ohio but...

Peter P. Stamos

Peter P. Stamos

Feb 26, 2025

Peter P. Stamos, 77

CAMPBELL…Peter P. Stamos, 77, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born April 11, 1947 Holy Friday in Kalymnos Greece, a son of Periclis and Niki (Maillis) Stamos.

He came from Greece to America in 1956. Peter was a 1966...

Maria "Minkey" Tirpack

Maria "Minkey" Tirpack

Feb 24, 2025

MARIA "MINKEY" TIRPACK, 93

CAMPBELL…Maria "Minkey" Tirpack passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025 at home, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on June 2, 1931 in her childhood home in Campbell, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of Ukrainian immigrants Stephen Melnik and Eva Litwin and the youngest of five siblings.

Minkey grew up...

John E. Walko

John E. Walko

Feb 22, 2025

GIBSONIA, PA… John E. Walko age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday February 22, 2025 at The Village at St. Barnabas Senior Living. He was born June 23, 1929 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of John C. and Malvina (Halape) Walko.

John grew up in Campbell and was a 1947 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School...

Helen M. Walihnac

Helen M. Walihnac

Feb 16, 2025

Helen M. Walihnac, 94

YOUNGSTOWN…Helen (Yatsco) Walihnac, 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Helen was born on July 22, 1930, in Campbell, OH, a daughter of Michael and Alice (Hamrock) Yatsco.

She was a 1948 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a life long resident of the area.

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Robert D. Macala

Robert D. Macala

Feb 15, 2025

Robert D. Macala, 68

BOARDMAN…Robert D. Macala, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones following a brief hospitalization.

Bob was born July 6, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and Youngstown State University.

He was employed by and retired...

Fay Arfaras

Fay Arfaras

Feb 5, 2025

Fay Mastorides Arfaras, 98

Campbell…Fay Mastorides Arfaras, 98, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living Facility in Hubbard, Ohio.

Family, faith, and community were the pillars of Fay's life. Born on January 17, 1927, in Campbell, Ohio, she was the daughter of Emmanuel and Stamatia (Kypraios) Mastorides, who...

John George Kardoulias

John George Kardoulias

Feb 3, 2025

John George Kardoulias, 60

CAMPBELL… John George Kardoulias, age 60 passed away peacefully on Monday evening February 3, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

John was born July 1, 1964 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of George J. and Eleni "Helen" (Pizanias) Kardoulias. He was a 1982 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...

Victoriano Rivera

Victoriano Rivera

Jan 29, 2025

Victoriano Rivera, 90

CAMPBELL…Victoriano Rivera, 90 passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family

on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Victoriano was born March 30, 1934 in Lares, Puerto Rico, a son of Manuel Rivera and Maria Molina.

Victor left Puerto Rico in 1955 moving to Ashtabula, Ohio where he...

Thomas Joseph Renko

Thomas Joseph Renko

Jan 24, 2025

Thomas Joseph Renko, 65

LOWELLVILLE…Thomas Joseph Renko (Tom), 65, of Lowellville, Ohio passed away January 24, 2025 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 27,1959. He was a son of Victor and Delores (Orlando) Renko and a lifelong area resident.

Tom attended Ursuline High School and...

Jeffrey Tancabel

Jeffrey Tancabel

Jan 21, 2025

Jeffrey R. Tancabel, 64

YOUNGSTOWN…Jeffrey R. Tancabel, 64 passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Jeffrey was born June 23, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Richard and Helene (Stellato) Tancabel.

He was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played football as an offensive and...

Carol J. Pope

Carol J. Pope

Jan 21, 2025

Carol J. Pope, 76

BOARDMAN…Carol J. Pope, 76 passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Carol was born November 13, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut, daughter of Raymond O'Connell and Anna H. Reimer O'Connell – She could give you every Landmark in New Haven and...

Angelo J. Lemonis

Angelo J. Lemonis

Jan 19, 2025

Angelo Lemonis, 63

BOARDMAN…Angelo Lemonis, 63 passed away at his home on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Angelo was born on May 28, 1961 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of James Lemonis and Barbara Angelidou.

He was a 1979 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area....

Julie J. Brozman

Julie J. Brozman

Jan 17, 2025

Julie J. Brozman, 84

CAMPBELL…Julie J. Brozman, 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 17, 2025.

Julie was born August 5, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Tressa) Walkosak.

She was a1958 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Julie was a lifelong resident of the...

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