Obituary Listing

May 17, 2018

GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA – Michael 'Mike' Reilley 49, passed away suddenly on Thursday May 17, 2018 at Mary Immaculate Hospital, Newport News, VA. Michael was born in Youngstown and was a son of Joann and Charles Reilley and settled in Gloucester, VA after retiring from the US Coast Guard in 2006.

Michael was preceded in death by his...

May 10, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN--A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Monsignor Robert Siffrin, will be held at noon on Monday, May14, at St. Edward Church for Mary Agnes McLaughlin, 89, who passed away peacefully on May 10, 2018 while in hospice care at Park Vista of Youngstown.

Born on March 29, 1929, Mary Agnes was the only child of George...

May 8, 2018

Sister Jane McDowell, H.M., 78, formerly Sr. Mary Gael, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, PA.  A graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School, she entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Congregation in 1957.

Sr. Jane served as a teacher and principal for 24 years before focusing her talents...

Apr 26, 2018

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP – A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Monday in St. Edward Church, celebrated by Monsignor Robert Siffrin, for Charles J. Popa, Sr. 92, who passed away Thursday morning at Heritage Manor with his family by his side.

Mr. Popa was born October 19, 1925 in Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania and was a son...

Apr 25, 2018

William D. O'Brien of Youngstown, an avid golfer, family man, and talented hobbyist, passed from this life the morning of April 25 in the presence of his four loving children. Bill, affectionately known as "Pop," was born on Nov. 14, 1931 to parents William John and Mary Elizabeth Kent O'Brien and grew up in Girard. He graduated from Girard...

Apr 20, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – Private services were Tuesday April 24th at the McCauley Funeral Home for Nicolasa Gomez, 86, who passed away Friday evening at her residence. Mrs. Gomez was born May 11, 1931 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and was a daughter of Primitivo and Lina del Valle Rodriguez and came to the United States and the area in 1955....

Apr 6, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN—On Friday afternoon, April 6, Neil Necastro passed through to the eternal peace of his Lord and Saviour with his loving family by his side. Neil's passing was the culmination of a long protracted illness to which he and his devoted wife, Ann, faced every challenge with grit, tenacity and a commitment to enjoy their life to the fullest....

Mar 29, 2018

AUSTINTOWN--Leonard C. Good Jr., 57, of Austintown passed away on Thursday, March 29, at Mercy Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown with his family at his side. Mr. Good was born on May 5, 1960, a son of Leonard C. Sr. and Charlene Wilson Good and was a lifelong resident of the area. A graduate of the Police Academy...

Mar 20, 2018

GIRARD—A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 26, at 5pm at St. Christine Church celebrated by Father John Keener for Raymond D. Vlock, Jr., 62, of Girard, who passed away suddenly on March 20 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown with his family by his side.

Mr. Vlock was born on June 9,...

Mar 8, 2018

LIBERTY TWP. –A Private Family service will be held for Christine M. Fleming, 60, of Liberty Township, who passed away Thursday evening at Hospice House with her husband and family at her side.

Christine was born December 17, 1957 in Youngstown and was a daughter of Robert C. and Alice Cannon Gray and was a lifelong member...

Mar 7, 2018

YOUNGSTOWN – A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Christine Church, celebrated by Father John Keehner, for Dorothy A. Gillian, 79, formerly of Cascade Drive, who passed away Wednesday afternoon at Meridian Arms Living Center. Mrs. Gillian was born June 21, 1938 in Youngstown and was a daughter of Stephen W. and Ellen Elizabeth...

Mar 7, 2018

COLUMBUS – A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Angela Merici Parish celebrated by Father Kevin Peters, for Jean Althof Miller, lovingly known as "Sissy." Jean passed away Wednesday morning at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus with her family by her side.

Jean was born Feb. 12, 1920 in Youngstown and was...

Feb 24, 2018

LIBERTY TWP. – A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Edward Church celebrated by Monsignor Robert Siffrin for Michael Rafferty, 56, of Liberty Twp.  who passed away Saturday morning at Northside Medical Center with his family by his side.

Mr. Rafferty was born August 28, 1961 in Youngstown and was a son...

Feb 19, 2018

Sister Louise Ramicone, H.M., 90, formerly Sr. Reginald, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, PA.  Born in Kent, she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1945 and entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary Congregation in 1950.

Sr. Louise ministered for 59 years as a housekeeper, cook and teachers'...

Dec 28, 2017

Obituary of James J. Sferra CAMPBELL -James "Jim" Joseph Sferra passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at his Campbell residence. Jim was born November 13, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Stephen and Mary Louise (Modarelli) Sferra.  Jim graduated from Ursuline High School in 1951 and Youngstown College in 1955. Jim was a tireless worker.  He...

Dec 9, 2017

STRUTHERS—A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am, Wednesday, Dec. 13, at St. Edward Church for Margaret I. Savage, 102, who passed away Saturday afternoon at Maplecrest Nursing Home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Savage, formerly of North Heights Avenue in Youngstown was born on April 5, 1915 in Sioux City, Iowa and was...

Nov 25, 2017

GIRARD ­ Memorial services will held be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm St. in Youngstown, for Arnold Lackey, 80, formerly of Mohawk Drive in Girard, who passed away Saturday afternoon with his loving wife and family by his side. Mr. Lackey was born in Youngstown on May 18, 1937, the son of Jack...

Nov 24, 2017

VILLA MARIA, PA. – Sister Mary Patricia Leopold, H.M. (formerly Sr. Chaminade), 85, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Villa Maria Community Center. Born in Cleveland, she was a 1950 graduate of Lourdes Academy. She entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1950 from Blessed Sacrament Parish, and professed perpetual vows in 1956. She received her BSE...

Nov 11, 2017

Sister Agnes Clare Snyder, H.M. (the former Clara Snyder), died Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Villa Maria Community Center.

A 1937 graduate of St. John High School, Canton she entered the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in 1943 from St. Paul Parish, Canton and professed perpetual vows in 1948. She received her BSEd from St. John...

Nov 6, 2017

Jeffrey John Sanders October 11, 1965 - November 6, 2017 Beloved son, brother, uncle, friend, musician. Jeff passed suddenly, naturally and peacefully from our lives on November 6, 2017.  He was born on Oct 11, 1965 in Youngstown to Ervin and Mary Catherine Sanders, growing up on the North Side and attending Ursuline High School and the Dana School...