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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...

Nancy C. Vogrin

Nancy C. Vogrin

Jan 17, 2025

Nancy C. Vogrin, 82

BOARDMAN…Nancy C. Vogrin, 82 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley.

Nancy was born September 17, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of John and Catherine (Lesogonich) Terlecki.

She was a 1960 graduate of East High School where she...

Samuel E. Churilla

Samuel E. Churilla

Jan 15, 2025

Samuel E. Churilla Jr., 76

STRUTHERS… Samuel E Churilla Jr., 76 passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 at Washington Square Healthcare Center in Warren with his brother by his side.

He was born April 15, 1948 in Uniontown, PA, the son of Samuel and Veronica Sadosky Churilla.  He grew up in Campbell, OH and...

Richard G. Lucas

Richard G. Lucas

Jan 3, 2025

Richard G. Lucas, 94

BOARDMAN…Richard G. Lucas, 94 passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home.

Richard will be deeply missed and always remembered by his sister, Marge Shabella; his nieces, Karen and Celeste; his nephew, David Penwell, along with many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Richard was preceded in death...

America Burgos

America Burgos

Jan 3, 2025

America Burgos, 94

CAMPBELL…America 'Lely' Burgos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025.

America was born July 29, 1930 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, the only child of Juan Rodriguez and Cruz Miranda.

She married the love of her life, Anibal Burgos in 1946 and they...

Walter Rusnak

Walter Rusnak

Jan 3, 2025

Walter (Vladimir) Rusnak, 87

CAMPBELL…Walter (Vladimir) Rusnak, 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio

Walter was born June 17, 1937 in Campbell, Ohio a son of George and Mary (Simko) Rusnak.

He was a 1955 graduate of Campbell Memorial High...

Frank A. Kusky Iii

Frank A. Kusky Iii

Dec 30, 2024

Frank A. Kusky III, 54

CAMPBELL…Frank A. Kusky III passed away at his home on Monday, December 30, 2025.

Frank was born October 22, 1970 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Frank A.  and Doris M.(Sharshan) Kusky Jr.

He was a 1990 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School.

Frank married the...

Perry Malactaris

Perry Malactaris

Dec 30, 2024

Perry Malactaris, 76

CAMPBELL…Perry Malactaris, 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Perry was born July 18, 1948 in Asfendiou, Kos, Greece a son of Iosif and Stamatia (Pitsi) Malachtaris.

He has lived in the Youngstown area since 1997.

...

Edward Bury Sr.

Edward Bury Sr.

Dec 29, 2024

Edward Bury Sr., 89

BOARDMAN…Edward Bury Sr., 89 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

Ed was born October 14, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Peter and Caroline (Vogrin) Bury.

He was a 1953 graduate of Wilson High School, and was a life long resident...

Georgina Bezares

Georgina Bezares

Dec 27, 2024

Georgina Bezares, 82

YOUNGSTOWN…Georgina Bezares, 82 passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Georgina was born December 9, 1942 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Sotero Solis and Martina Rodriguez-Solis.

She was a resident of the Youngstown area since the early 1955's. Georgina...

John P Fair

John P Fair

Dec 27, 2024

John P. Fair, 64

AUSTINTOWN…John P. Fair, 64 passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 27, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

John was born August 30, 1960 in Warren, Ohio, a son of Paul E. Fair and Doris D. Dufford.

He was a 1978 Woodrow Wilson High School...

Porfirio Esparra

Porfirio Esparra

Dec 24, 2024

Porfirio Esparra, 97

CAMPBELL…Porfirio "Fiyo" Esparra, 97, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Fiyo was born September 15, 1927, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, to parents Saturnino Esparra and Felipa Martinez.  He was drafted into the United States Army Infantry in 1953, shipped to the Canal...

Kenneth Richard Dunn

Kenneth Richard Dunn

Dec 22, 2024

Kenneth Richard Dunn, 85

CAMPBELL… Kenneth Richard Dunn, 85 passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

Kenneth was born May 12, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Kenneth A. and Marjorie (Hoffman) Dunn.

He was a 1957 graduate of South High School. Kenneth was a lifelong resident...

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