All Obituaries

It is with such heavy heart and great sorrow to announce that Leslie Anne Dublino Tomko, 65, of Poland, Ohio passed on to a new journey unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded with family by her side. Leslie leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Michael R. Tomko, daughter, Taylor Nicole Tomko and her fiancé, Ryan Stanley, of Ft. Myers, Florida, along with countless other family and very dear friends. She was born February 2, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio. Leslie...

Panos P. Zafirides, 93, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2024.   Panos was born December 12, 1930 in Greece to parents Petros and Kyriakoula Zafirides. He graduated medical school in Thessaloniki, Greece and immigrated to the United States after marrying his wife, Katherine, on November 11, 1963. Together, they raised a family and had two children, Peter and Rea. Panos graduated medical school in 1958 and completed his radiology residency in Athens, Greece. Upon immigrating, he...

James Eligio Bruno Thomas of Youngstown, lovingly known as Jim and Papa, passed away the early morning of April 3, 2024 at the age of 84. Jim was born November 25, 1939 in Visinada, Italy, the son of the late Albert A. Thomas and Eleanor Albanese Thomas. He was a 1959 graduate of Chaney High School and served in the United States Marine Corps and The Ohio National Guard. He was honorably discharged and then went on to be a welder for fifteen years at both William B. Pollock and Republic...

BOARDMAN Eleanor Lyden, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Hospice House following a brief illness. She was born on October 29, 1924 in Youngstown, a daughter of George and Anna (Kronko) Puhalla.  Eleanor graduated from Chaney High School in 1942.  She was a life long member of Concordia Lutheran Church. On November 19, 1949, Eleanor married her husband, Thomas Lyden.  The two made their home in Boardman where they raised their children Tom Lyden and...

Swanny Furden departed this life on Sunday, March 24, 2024 after a short illness. A son of Thomas and Katherine Orinchak Furden, Swanny was born May 31, 1936 , in Youngstown, Ohio. He retired from AA Samuels Sheet Metal after a long career with the company. Swanny was a devout catholic and attended masses at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Holy Name and St. Anne Parishes, among others.He was a long-time member of the local YMCA and the Jewish Community Center where he regularly worked out for...

Donald Joseph Danko, Sr., age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.  Known as “Doc” to his family and friends, he will be remembered for his love of his family, his sense of humor, and his big and generous heart. Doc was born on August 26, 1937, in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late John and Helen (Ridilla) Danko. Doc spent his early summers with family in Latrobe, PA, where he learned to speak Slovak fluently as a young...

Boardman William R. Preston, Jr. (Rusty) May 9, 1953-March 20, 2024 William R. Preston, Jr. (Rusty), 70, of Boardman passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family. He leaves his wife Lori of nearly 40 years, his 3 children James (Rusty), his pride and joy, Megan his princess and Ryan his forever Spiderman.  Papa also leaves his beautiful granddaughter Mila Rose Amato, who brought a whole new meaning into his life.  He fought a tough battle but...

MARGARET M. SPIRKO CANFIELD APRIL 27, 1943-MARH 18, 2024 Margaret M. Spirko, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 from an extended illness. She was born April 27, 1943 in Youngstown, a daughter of Sylvester and Agnes (Lucansky) Vigliotti. Margie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1961 and was a beloved wife and homemaker.  Family meant everything to her. She leaves her husband Bob Spirko, sons Tim Spirko and Tom (Deanna) Spirko and was affectionally known...

Jean Anne Pelusi passed away peacefully at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by her immediate family who were at her side, early Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born April 19, 1928, in Streetsboro/Ravenna, Ohio, the youngest of two children (the late, Jack Kohl, her brother), who were both raised by two incredibly loving parents (the late Art and Ethel Kohl). She had been a resident at Sherwood Oaks Nursing Home for more than 10 years. She attended Ravenna High School, and then went on to...