Obituary Listing

Jan 25, 2026

Vera Mullins, age 67, of Carrollton OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 25 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.

She was born on February 20th 1959 in Pittsburgh, and lived a life centered on family, strength, and quiet generosity. She was a devoted Mother/Grandmother/Wife/Friend whose love showed up in practical ways- being there when it mattered, showing up without...

Jan 25, 2026

Roberto A. Bacani, M.D. — obituary

Roberto Antonio Bacani, MD, age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his Liberty Township home, on January 25, 2026.

Roberto (known as ‘Bob’ to family and friends) was born in Quezon City, the Philippines, on May 13, 1938. As a young scholar, he excelled in school and graduated high school at the age of...

Jan 25, 2026

TALLMADGE - Barbara Witt Viti, 94 of Tallmadge, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice House in Fairlawn, OH surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born along with her twin sister, Betty on October 15, 1931, to Caroline and Raymond Wolford in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from North Topeka High School in 1950 and...

Jan 24, 2026

SALEM - Margaret “Margie” Greene James, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026, at Saint Elizabeth Mercy Health in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by family. She was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, OH and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. Margie was a graduate of Ursuline High School and built...

Jan 24, 2026

BOARDMAN - Deanna A. Vallos, 83, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Born in Youngstown on Monday, February 16, 1942, Deanna was the daughter of James and Ethel (Chaparas) Vallos and was a lifelong member of the community she loved so dearly.

A devoted member of St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, Deanna...

Dec 17, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN – Richard A. Drennen, 85, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, at Park Vista of Youngstown Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Drennen was born Thursday, July 18, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, a son of Richard B. and Dorothy Martin Drennen, and moved to the Youngstown area from Texas in 1942.

He was a graduate of The Rayen School and received...

Nov 27, 2025

BERLIN CENTER – Barbara S. James, 58, of Berlin Center, passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 27, 2025, with her loving husband at her side.

Barbara was born 1967, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a daughter of Raymond and Sarah Bright Stubna and came to this area in 1991.

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Nov 19, 2025

GIRARD – Eileen Ring Anerino, 61, of Girard passed away early Wednesday morning November 19, 2025 at Humility House.

Eileen was born in Youngstown, Saturday, September 26, 1964, daughter of Thomas F. and Katherine Holland Ring and was a lifelong member of the community.

She worked for many years at Maxim Health Care as a...

Nov 14, 2025

Victoria Amelia Yukon 1927-2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Victoria was born on April 7, 1927 in Girard, Ohio to Michael and Victoria Ukropetz.

Victoria grew up in Girard, graduating from Girard High School in 1945. She joined John P. Yukon in marriage in St. Rose Catholic church on June 12th 1948. After honeymooning in Miami, Florida they...

Nov 13, 2025

Judith (Connolly) Dolby, 86, of Poland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025.

Born with a warm spirit and a generous heart, Judith devoted her life to her family, her students, and all those fortunate enough to know her. She was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School, Class of 1957, and went on to earn...

Oct 31, 2025

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – Robert V. Edwards, Jr. 69, of Liberty Township passed away late Friday afternoon, October 31, 2025 at his residence.

Bob was born Thursday, February 9, 1956 in Akron and a son of Robert V. and Helen Edwards and came to the Youngstown Community in 1992.

He received his Bachelor of Science in...

Oct 9, 2025

HUDSON – Marilyn Sanders, 88, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of Thomas J. Jones, Jr., and Clara Rochford Jones. A proud graduate of The Rayen High School, Marilyn attended Youngstown State University and the Barbizon Modeling School,...

Oct 7, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN – Lawrence E. "Larry" Mate, 62, of Youngstown passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Health Center with his loving family by his side.

Larry was born in Painesville Thursday, August 1, 1963, a son of David Mate and Carol Haffa and moved to the Youngstown community as a young child.

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Sep 29, 2025

VILLA MARIA, PA - Sister Ann McManamon, HM, formerly Sr. Mary Patrick, 91, died September 29, 2025, at Villa Maria Community Center.

Originally from Cleveland, OH, she graduated from Lourdes Academy in 1952 and entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1953 from St. James Church, Lakewood. She professed her perpetual vows in 1958.

Sep 6, 2025

STREETSBORO - Catherine A. "Kate" McFarland, 80, of Streetsboro, formerly of North Dunlap Avenue in Youngstown, passed away early Saturday evening, September 6, 2025, at Akron General Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Kate was born Wednesday, February 28, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Ferguson Bobovnyk. She spent most of her...

Aug 24, 2025

GIRARD - Richard "Mac" McLaughlin died unexpectedly at home on August 23, 2025, of a heart attack.

He was born April 9, 1963, in Washington, D.C., to parents Dick and Betty McLaughlin, and was raised in Youngstown, Ohio. Mac graduated from Ursuline High School in 1981 and joined the Marine Corps. He proudly served for eight years—an...

Aug 23, 2025

AUSTINTOWN - Thomas Martin Manning, 69, of Austintown, passed away on August 23, 2025.

Tom was born on July 1, 1956, in Youngstown, to John P. and Kathleen Reagan Manning. He grew up on the North Side and attended St. Edward School. He graduated from his beloved Ursuline High School in 1974. Tom was proud of his...

Aug 1, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Walter G. "Butch" Brown, Jr., 63, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully early Friday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Health Center Main Campus, with his loving Aunt Carol by his side.

Butch was born Tuesday, August 15, 1961, in Youngstown, a son of Walter G. Brown, Sr. and Loretta Galardi Brown and lovingly raised by his grandparents,...

Aug 1, 2025

AUSTINTOWN – Michael F. Roberts, 64, of Austintown passed away peacefully on the early evening of Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, family, and many close friends at his residence.

Mike was born in Youngstown on Friday, November 18, 1960, a son of Lawrence and Barbara Mazanski Roberts. Mike was a 1978 graduate of...

Jul 21, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Elizabeth (nee Taaffe) Tinkler, 92, died peacefully on July 21, 2025, at her home in the presence of her family.

Elizabeth was born on October 9, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of John P. Taaffe and Rose McGrail Taaffe.

Elizabeth was a proud 1950 graduate of Ursuline High School where...