obituaries

Sep 22, 2026

Nancy (Frazis) Zetts, 72

CAMPBELL — Nancy (Frazis) Zetts, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 surrounded by her family after a 20-month courageous battle with brain cancer. Nancy was born November 16, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Michael and Angeline (Pikos) Frazis.

She was a 1971 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She remained a lifelong resident...

Sep 13, 2026

Edward S. “Eddie” Hamrock, 74

YOUNGSTOWN…Edward S. “Eddie” Hamrock, 74 passed away at his home on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Edward was born February 17, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Stephen and Margaret (Jacko) Hamrock. He grew up on Audrey Lane in Struthers then moved to Hubbard Township where he has resided since 2003.

He was a 1970 graduate of Struthers...

Sep 19, 2026

Alice M. Miller, 72

CAMPBELL…Alice M. Miller ,72 passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Alice was born February 16, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Walter and Nora (Faulkner) Packner.

She was a 1972 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area.

Alice married the love of...

Sep 20, 2026

Darlette Killa, 70

AUSTINTOWN…With profound sadness, the family of Darlette Killa, age 70, announces her unexpected passing in the early morning hours of September 20, 2026. Her sudden loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of the family she loved so deeply and the many people fortunate enough to have known her.

She was born July 22, 1956, the daughter of...

Sep 13, 2026

John J. Porubensky, 82

YOUNGSTOWN… John J. Porubensky, age 82 passed away peacefully on Sunday September 13, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.

John was born March 18, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a son of John and Ann (Samplak) Porubensky and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a 1962 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and attended...

Sep 12, 2026

COLUMBIANA… Walter J. Vrabel, age 72, passed away peacefully Saturday September 12, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. Walt was born July 21, 1954 in Youngstown and was a son of Victor and Theresa (Wroblewski) Vrabel and was a lifelong area resident. He married Rita, the love of his life, in 1976 and shared his accomplishments with her for over...

Aug 25, 2026

Bernadette Corona Flowers, 89

CAMPBELL…Bernadette Corona Flowers, of Campbell, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on August 10, 1937, she was the eldest daughter of Coronna and Eugene LeFort.

On November 15, 1958, Bernadette married Robert L. Flowers, the love of her life. Together, they created a home filled...

Aug 30, 2026

Florence I. Buydos, 75

LOWELLVILLE…Florence I. Buydos, 75 passed away at her home on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Florence was born August 7, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of James P. and Gloria (McCann) Hetrick.

She was a 1969 graduate of Girard High School.

Florence married the love of her life, Thomas Buydos on August 19, 1972 and they shared 54 years of...

Aug 24, 2026

Kim M. Kesner, 66

POLAND… Kim M. Kesner, 66 passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

Kim was born May 13, 1960 in Youngstown, Ohio and was a daughter of William J. and Geneva Liane (Vitullo) Rovder Sr.

She was a 1978 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and went on to earn her Associates Degree...

Jul 28, 2026

Judy Shirilla, 74

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS…Judy Shirilla, 74 passed away peacefully at Regency Hospice in Springfield, Illinois on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Judy was born February 17, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Dan and Dorothy (Adams) Shirilla. In 1970 she moved from Campbell to Illinois.

She graduated as Valedictorian in 1970 from Campbell Memorial High School. Judy was selected and attended math...

Aug 13, 2026

Stephen Slavins, 97

YOUNGSTOWN…Stephen Slavins, 97 passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Stephen was born February 4, 1929 at his family home, a son of Michael and Anna (Vodhanel) Pohmurski. He was adopted at age two by Charles and Mary Grumel (Sylwczak) Slavins.

Stephen was a graduate of East High School. He served in the United States Army from...

Aug 11, 2026

Dorothy Frances (Yatsco) Makosky, 91

CLEVELAND…Dorothy Frances (Yatsco) Makosky, 91, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026 at the Slovene Home for the Aged in Cleveland, Ohio. Dorothy will be deeply missed and always remembered by her two daughters Donna Jean and Sharon Marie.

Dorothy was born September 17, 1934 in Campbell, Ohio, a daughter...

Aug 10, 2026

Luis Antonio Miranda, 78

YOUNGSTOWN… Luis Antonio Miranda, 78 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.

Luis was born May 2, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a son of Antonio Luis and Delia (Vasques) Miranda.

Luis lived in the Bronx from the age of six until moving...

Aug 8, 2026

Alido Rivera, Sr., 76

CAMPBELL…Alido Rivera Sr., 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Alido was born March 23, 1950 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, a son of Jose and Virginia (Santiago) Rivera.

Alido was a 1968 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School, where he was a proud and dedicated track athlete. Alido married the love of his...

Aug 1, 2026

Irene Tkach Mattie, 96

PULASKI, PA…Irene Tkach Mattie, 96 passed away peacefully on Saturday August 1, 2026 at her home following a long illness.

Irene was born July 31, 1930 in Mahoning Township in Pennsylvania, a daughter of Frank and Sophie (Sivak) Tkach.

She attended Villa Maria School and Tent Hall. Irene married the love of her life, John G Mattie on October...

Jul 30, 2026

Sylvia Rossodivita, 95

CAMPBELL…Sylvia Rossodivita, 95 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Greenbriar Healthcare Center in Boardman, Ohio.

Sylvia was born Sept. 19, 1930 in Toro, Combobasso, Italy, the daughter of Salvatore and Pasqualina Piunno Felice. Sylvia came to the United States with her husband John in 1952 and has been a lifelong resident of Campbell.

She was employed at...

Jul 13, 2026

Stella M. Shuluga, 92

CAMPBELL…Stella M. Shuluga, 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 13, 2026 at Windsor House in Canfield, Ohio.

Stella was born September 13, 1933 in Lowellville Ohio a daughter of Ralph and Laura (Altiero) Rotz.

She was a 1952 graduate of Lowellville High School and was a lifelong resident of the Campbell area.

Stella married the...

Jun 30, 2026

Wilfredo Placeres, 66

CAMPBELL…Wilfredo Placeres, 66 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Wilfredo was born November 9, 1959 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico a son of Ceferino Placeres Torres and Juana Piñero Hernández.

He moved from Puerto Rico to New York in his early 20's and...

Jun 26, 2026

William E. "Bill" Jupp, 71

YOUNGSTOWN…William E. "Bill" Jupp, 71 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2026 at AustinWoods Rehabilitation, Youngstown, Ohio.

Bill was born July 11, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Edwin Joseph and Nancy Joan (Hennessy) Jupp.

He was a 1974 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Bill...

Jun 18, 2026

Elena Pagán, 95

CAMPBELL…Elena Pagán passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Elena was born September 27, 1930 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Candelario and Ceferina (Pedraza) DeLeon.

Elena came to Youngstown from Puerto Rico in 1953 and then moved to Campbell in...