All Obituaries

Youngstown Jeraldine Pauline Lucarell Brennan, 92, known as” Jeri” to friends and family, passed away on March 27, 2023. Jeraldine was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, born to eternal life to parents Patsy Lucarell and Mary Diana Lucarell on October 22, 1930. She went through the Youngstown public school system and then graduated from The Rayen School in 1948, she then worked for McKelvey’s Dept Store in downtown Youngstown and the Ohio Bell Company.  Jerri married...

Canfield Robert J. “Bob”  Mitchell, 82, of Canfield, Ohio, passed away on March 25, 2023, with his beloved wife, Cathi, at his side. Bob was born in Branford, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Ohio in 1968 after marring his beautiful bride, Cathi Takach Mitchell. Bob enjoyed raising birds, dogs, and exotic fish. He showed dogs and won many awards and ribbons for his beautiful Dobermann’s.  He was a member of St. Christine’s Church and owner of Anchors...

Youngstown Victor Richardson, 57, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at Canfield Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio.   Victor was a favorite of the staff at Canfield Health Care. He had  the best personality and laugh around. He will be sadly missed by staff and all who knew him. There will be no services at this time. Condolences can be made online at Vaschak-Kirila.

Donald Florian Komara of Youngstown, Ohio, after a long and good life, died peacefully at age 90 on March 13, 2023.  Born on August 24, 1932, he was affectionately called Donnie by his late parents, siblings, and childhood friends; Don by his contemporaries and professional counterparts; and Captain by many because of his years of service in the Youngstown Police Department. He was born and raised in the Saint Matthias community (1932-1950), graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in...

Canfield Elisabeth “Betty” Petrella, 94, of Canfield, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Hospice House. Elisabeth , or “Betty” as her family and friends called her, was born April 2, 1928, in Youngstown, to parents Paul and Suzan ( Dunko) Kacvinsky. She was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In 1948, Betty married the love of her life, Bernard Petrella, and together they raised their three children, Suzanne, Chris and Lynne....

Boardman, Ohio Mary Kay Chizmar, 71, of Boardman, formally of Barbie Drive, passed away Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. Mary Kay was born February 16, 1952, in Youngstown, the only child of parents Frank Spay and Catherine ( Sinkovich) Spay. She was a graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. Mary Kay married her husband, Robert "Bob" Chizmar  on  October 17, 1980 and together they raised their only child, Robert Chizmar.  Mary Kay worked for...

Gary V. Clemons Sr, passed away quietly at his home on Saturday, February 25, 2023 after a short battle with cancer.  Gary was born on March 5, 1948 in Hinton, West Virginia to parents Everett W. and Lena Mae (Hicks) Clemons. He moved to the Lake Milton area of Ohio when he was 5 years old and attended North Jackson High School graduating in 1968. He enjoyed skating, swimming and boating at the lake. Gary married Bonita Woodall of Austintown, Ohio on April 20, 1974, at Zion Lutheran...

Myra Katherine Mamonis departed this life on February 24, 2023, after a short illness. A daughter of Thomas and Katherine ( Orinjak) Furden. Myra was born on July 10, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio. She worked at the Mamonis Service Station with her husband for years and retired from Progressive Insurance Company in 1987 after a long career on staff. She was a member of St.Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church where she was a long time member of the Ladies Philoptohos Society. She enjoyed visiting...

Youngstown Rose M Dolecki, 97, formerly of Brandywine Apartments, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at The Continuing Healthcare of Boardman. Rose was born in Youngstown, Ohio, May 15, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Concetta ( Buccoli) Bellitto of Briar Hill. Rose’s husband William F. Dolecki, whom she married September 14, 1945, died June 6, 1990. Preceding her in death were her two sons, William F Jr and John A. Dolecki. Also...

Hubbard Angeline D’Antonio, 92, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on February 22, 2023. Angeline was born April 15, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, to parents Constantine Dimow and Marjorie Kapezanos Dimow.  She was a graduate of The Rayen High School and married her husband, Sini D’Antonio, on August 31, 1950, and together they raised their family until he passed away in May of 2006. Angeline was a homemaker and took pride in her cooking...