All Obituaries

Kathleen A. Rozzi Duncan Youngstown, Ohio September 29, 2026 Kathleen A. Rozzi Duncan, 71, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.  She was born on October 23, 1954 in Youngstown, Ohio to Victor and Kathryn DeGennaro Rozzi. Kathleen grew up in Youngstown, Ohio graduating from Chaney High School in 1972.  Kathleen worked for Austinwoods for forty-two years as a receptionist until ...

MARILYN DeSALLE Youngstown Marilyn DeSalle, age 83, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on April 27, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Mary Olejar. She graduated from South High School in 1961, where she was a majorette and fire twirler. She went on to attend Youngstown State University and later worked at YETC as a Career Advisor. Marilyn is survived by her four children, Sharon (Eric) Edgerton of ...

VIRGINIA MORRIS Poland Township 1930 – 2026 Virginia Morris, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23rd at Maplecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born June 1, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, daughter of John Syrianoudis and Constantina (Pappas) Syrianoudis.  Virginia worked as a sales clerk at King’s Jewelry Store.  She later was employed as a factory worker at Youngstown Sheet and Tube and was self-employed owning a local fashion boutique.  Her favorite ...

Jacquelyn Creatura 5/27/1947 – 09/16/2026 Youngstown   Jacquelyn Creatura, 79, passed away on September 16, 2026 at Briarfield Manor.  Jacquelyn was born on May 27, 1947 a daughter of Joseph and Rita Nanosky. Jacquelyn graduated from Ursuline High School and worked as a clerk for Youngstown Municipal court for many years.  Later in life she worked at Camelot Arms Care Center until retirement.  Jacquelyn was a member of Holy Name Parish. Jacquelyn found joy in ...

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 ...