Obituary Listing

May 23, 2025

Warren - Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Esposito, age 82, passed away May 23 at Continuing Healthcare Solutions in Niles.

Betsy was born Sept. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie Maholtz. Betsy graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown in 1960 and from Youngstown State University with an education degree in 1964.

Betsy...

May 21, 2025

Warren – Carlene Ross, 79, of Warren passed away on Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025 at Cortland Healthcare.

Carlene was born on June 22, 1945 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Dominic and Josephine (DiLoreto) DeMauro.

Carlene was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Warren.

She began work at Second...

May 18, 2025

Niles – Daniel C. Dillon, 62, of Niles passed away on Sunday morning, May 18, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital with his partner by his side.

Daniel was born on November 7, 1962 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Daniel Jr. and Joan (Monteneri) Dillon.

Daniel was a 1981 graduate of Howland High...

May 17, 2025

Champion – Palmer J. Antonelli, 84, of Champion passed away on Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at Washington Square Nursing Facility after an extended illness.

Palmer was born on March 14, 1941 in Warren, Oh, a son of Joseph Sr. and Velma (Ruscitti) Antonelli.

Palmer was a 1958 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School...

May 12, 2025

Warren - Barbara J. (Papp) Straface, 79 of Warren, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio.  Barbara passed after a short, hard fight with cancer.

Barbara Straface was born July 9, 1945, in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew A. Papp Jr. and Eunice (Sirtoli) Papp.

May 11, 2025

Warren - Christopher Bernard, 59 passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 from complications due to Congestive Heart Failure.

Christoper was born July 16, 1965 to George and Joan Bernard.

He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul where he was an altar boy and attended grade school. Christoper was also a 1983 John F....

May 10, 2025

Warren – Donald Eugene Johnson, 90, of Warren passed away on Saturday morning, May 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born on August 9, 1934 in East Liverpool, OH.

He was a 1951 graduate of the Ohio School for the Deaf and went on to attend Gallaudet University, where he played basketball...

May 5, 2025

Warren – Amber Lynn (Danko) Ables, 36, of Warren passed away on Monday evening, May 5, 2025.

Amber was born on August 19, 1988 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Samuel Harding and Dawn Danko.

Amber was a 2007 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went on to earn a bachelors of arts...

May 5, 2025

Warren – Delores I. Bish, 92, of Warren passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Delores was born on December 29, 1932 in Masury, OH, a daughter of Maurice and Mary (Gigliotti) Fordeley.

Delores was a 1950 graduate of Brookfield High School and was married later that year in...

May 2, 2025

YOUNGSTOWN - Ken Bungo, formerly of Howland, OH and Janesville, PA, passed away peacefully at Gateways to Better Living in Youngstown, OH, on May 2, 2025 where he resided since 2008.

Ken was born January 18,1951 in Philipsburg, PA, the son of Chuck and Mary Strutzel Bungo. At the age of 9 months he was diagnosed with...

Apr 28, 2025

Warren - Pauline M. Waldeck, 96, died April 28, 2025 at her home.  Known most of her life as Polly, she was born August 5, 1928 in Warren, the only child of Paul E. and Cecelia L. McGowan.  She graduated from Warren G. Harding in 1946 and attended Ohio University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi....

Apr 24, 2025

Warren - Stephen Anthony "Steve" Lamantia, 85, of Warren, entered into eternal life Thursday evening, April 24, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.

Steve was born on January 25, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Joseph Frank and Violet Marie (Dintino) Lamantia.

Steve was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, and attended...

Apr 19, 2025

Warren – Raymond G. Groat, 96, of Warren passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at his home.

Raymond was born on February 3, 1929 in Warren, Ohio, a son of Paul D. and Florence (Hartman) Groat.

Raymond was a lifelong member of First United Church of Christ in Warren.

Prior to...

Apr 19, 2025

Janice C. Hoolihan, 84, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland, Ohio.

Born on July 15, 1940, Janice was a woman defined by her boundless love for her family, her infectious sense of humor, and her generous heart. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Apr 18, 2025

John P. Yuricek Sr., 90, of Warren, OH Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, just days after joyfully celebrating his 90th birthday with family and friends. True to his character, John lived life on his own terms—full of fortitude, strength, resolve, and a healthy dose of stubbornness. Despite significant health challenges, he remained at home until the end...

Apr 16, 2025

Cortland – Eleanor P. Timko, 90, of Cortland passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2025 at Windsor House in Champion.

Eleanor was born on February 20, 1935 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of William and Dorothy (Gillam) McLaughlin.

Eleanor was a 1953 graduate of South High School in Youngstown and went on to become...

Apr 15, 2025

Masury – Patricia Bruno, 79, of Hermitage and formerly of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at O'Brien Memorial Healthcare Center in Masury, OH.

Patricia was born on June 21, 1945 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Ralph and Jennie (Fabrizio) Dascenzo.

She was a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Our...

Apr 14, 2025

Warren – Frank S. Bellay, 87, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Concord of Hartford Healthcare.

Frank was born October 20, 1937, in Warren, Ohio the son of Frank and Genevieve (Hreckrowski) Bellay.

He was a 1956 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Frank retired from the Sparkle Market Champion as the...

Apr 7, 2025

Warren - Richard "Rich" Runtas, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and passionate sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2025.

Born on June 23, 1943, Rich's life was defined by his devotion to his family, his zest for adventure, and his unwavering loyalty to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rich is survived by his cherished wife,...

Apr 6, 2025

Warren - Matthew Paul Milone, 69, died unexpectedly on April 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on Nov. 22, 1955 in Warren,  Ohio.  He was the beloved son of Paul and Mary Spencer Milone.

Matt graduated from Howland High,  Class of 73.  He continued on to the Pittsburgh School of Arts, that led to his...