Jean M. Nestor, 82, Youngstown -  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Church for Jean M. Nestor who passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. Jean was born on August 4, 1935 in Long Island, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schwaab)  Becconsall. She attended New York University and Youngstown State University. She retired from Youngstown State University after working many years in the College of Fine...

Karoline Mrvelj, 94 STRUTHERS – Karoline Mrvelj, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Karoline was born on July 9, 1923, in Karnten, Austria, daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Reiter) Kulterer. Karoline was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking Sunday drives, working in her flower garden, going to the mall and especially spending time with her family. Karoline is survived by two daughters, Mary Kropinak, husband Herm Jackson, of...

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Elizabeth A. McCabe, 89 LOWELLVILLE – Elizabeth A. McCabe, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Hospice House. She was born on July 13, 1928, in Altoona, Pa. Elizabeth worked as a toy maker for Plakie Toy Company. She loved spending time with family and friends. She adored everyone. Sewing was her passion. Elizabeth is survived by two sons, Joseph McCabe Jr. of Youngstown, and Otto (Deb) McCabe of Struthers; three...

John Macabobby, 91 COITSVILLE - A Panachida service will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018, at 10:15 a.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home followed by a Devine Liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Byzantine Church for John Macabobby, 91, who passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the Beeghly Oaks Nursing Center. He was born on Dec. 31, 1926, in Struthers, son of the late Michael and Mary (Demko) Macabobby. John was a graduate of Struthers High School. He...

Youngstown, John D. Farrar, Sr., 74, formerly of Campbell passed away on April 25, 2018 at Austintown Health Care Facility. John was born on July 30, 1943 in Washington D.C., son of the late Cecil and Arletta (Tucker) Farrar. He was the owner of John Farrar Services. John enjoyed playing darts, watching television and he most enjoyed spending time with his family. John is survived by his stepmother Lorene Farrar, his daughter, Jennifer (David) York, his son, David (Heather)Farrar both of...

Angela C. Giancola, 83 WICKLIFFE - A prayer service will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at the Kirila Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Christ our Savior Parish, St. Nicholas Church for Angela C. Giancola, 83, formerly of Struthers, who died on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Wickliffe Country Place. Angela was born on Feb. 20, 1935, daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Tomasino) Bellanca. Angela was a former member of...

Campbell, Marlene A. Bennett, 74, passed away on  March 25, 2018 at her home. Marlene was born on May 7, 1943 in Campbell daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Sikora) Lucansky. Marlene worked for Loving Hands Health Care  as a Home Health Care Aide. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Parish, Sacred Heart Church. Marlene was very active at the church and enjoyed cooking for the church and several other churches.     Marlene is survived by her...

Lori Belle Vitko, 47 NEW CASTLE, PA. - A beautiful soul has gone to soon. An angel on Earth has been called home.  Lori Belle Vitko, born Oct. 18, 1970, to Carol Y. Majors and John Kerr, has passed away on March 14, 2018. She leaves behind, but will always be with her, daughter Heather Belanger and her children, Aaron, Aireonna, Amillio and Carmina; son Nicholas Belanger and wife Amber and their children, Sophia and Mila; and son Michael Vitko and finance Angela...