All Obituaries

PATRICIA A. NESBITT 1944 – 2026 Youngstown   Patricia A. (Lipscomb) Nesbitt, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Patricia was born on April 6, 1944, to Leroy “Bubby” Lipscomb and Mary (Staydohar) Holquist. She was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, Ohio, where she grew up and graduated from Chaney High School in 1962. Patricia spent her working years at Chase Bank, formerly Bank One, where ...

YOUNGSTOWN ERNEST ARGERAS 1927 – 2026 Ernest Argeras passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026.  Ernest proudly served as a Merchant Marine and later served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was also a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox church in Youngstown, OH, where his faith and Greek heritage remained an important part of his life. Above all Ernest loved his family.  He was proud of the life he and his beloved wife ...

Youngstown GREGORY SPEERO 1950 - 2026 Mr. Speero peacefully passed away on August 22, 2026.  Gregory was born December 3, 1950, right after the big Thanksgiving snow.  On March 25, 1951, Gregory was adopted by two of the most loving and giving people you ever wanted to meet, Gregory J and Susan H. Speero. Mr. Speero had a very happy childhood and only wanted for a brother.  That want was fulfilled on July 19, 1959 when a plane arrived from an orphanage in Turin, Italy with ...

YOUNGSTOWN DAVID WEST 1948 – 2026      David West, 78, passed away on August 3, 2026 at his home with loved ones.  David was born on March 27, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966 David joined the U.S. Navy on September 26, 1968.  David was a Vietnam Veteran in Naval Operations and he received an honorable discharge for his service.  David retired after many years from General Motors Lordstown as a ...

YOUNGSTOWN DIANE LYNN CARSONIE 1948 – 2026 Diane Lynn Carsonie, 78, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her son by her side on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Diane was born April 11, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of Eugene and Martha Martinko Molnar.  She was a 1966 graduate of Chaney High School. She was a hairdresser for fifty-three years, and held a special place in her heart for her work at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home where she found purpose and ...

BOARDMAN ALBERT L. MAKARA 1948 – 2026 Albert L. Makara, 78, of Boardman, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on February 26, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, Albert was the son of Aloysius Makara and Elizabeth Susor Makara. He grew up in Youngstown and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1966. Albert dedicated his career to the telecommunications industry, working for Western Electric and later Alltel. He retired in 2010 ...

BOARDMAN DANIEL ALTEMESE 1931 - 2026 Dan P. Altemese passed away peacefully on 7/16/2026, after a brief stay at Assumption Village. Dan was born on March 30, 1931, in Martinsville, WV to Pete and Bessie Gretis Altemese.  The son of Greek immigrants, he grew up in New Matinsville and became a standout high school athlete in basketball and football.  He graduated from Magnolia High School in 1949, earning three varsity letters and leading the team in scoring with 334 points ...

YOUNGSTOWN VERONICA BROWN 1947 - 2026 Veronica E. Brown 78, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Veronica was born in Youngstown on December 16, 1947, to the late George Bodnar and Helen (Salaggie) Bodnar. After her 1965 graduation from Chaney High School, she furthered her education at Lewis, Weinberger and Hill. Going on to earn a Cosmetology degree by passing her state boards. She went on to earn a manager's accreditation on her ...

YOUNGSTOWN MARGARET PUHALLA 1930-2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret D. Puhalla, 96, who passed away on Saturday, June 13 surrounded by her loving family.                 She was born in Youngstown to the late John S. Medvec and Julia S. Dzuroff-Medvec on January 30, 1930. Enjoying her early childhood on the West Side, she would later graduate from Chaney High School in ...

August 5, 1927 – June 12, 2026 AUSTINTOWN, OH – Ronald J. Bishop, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, June 12, 2026, at the Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia, with whom he shared a beautiful and devoted marriage of 49 years. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank, and his sisters Anne, Kay, Cecelia, Magdeline, Helen, Pauline, Sophie, and Martha. Born in Farrell, ...