Pamela J. Lightner, 59 of Lowellville passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in St. Elizabeth Hospital. Pam was born on September 18, 1961, in Youngstown daughter of William and Donna (Thompson) Pollock. Pamela worked for Country Manor and Circle K. Pam was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends during the  Christmas holiday and enjoyed traveling to North Carolina to visit her family.     Pam is survived by her...

Frederick Toto, 71, of Struthers,     Frederick Toto, 71, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at his home. Frederick was born on May 2, 1949, in Youngstown, son of the late William and Esther (Adamo) Toto.  Frederick served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Bus Driver for Struthers City Schools and retired from Talon Logistics. He enjoyed crocheting, doing electrical work, spending time with his family, and driving a bus for the...

  William M. Petko, 64  passed away on  January 10, 2021, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman. Bill was born on July 18, 1956, in Youngstown son of the late William and Gertrude (Stropich) Petko. He worked as a Police Officer for Poland Township and Beaver Township,  then worked Security for Southside Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Trumbull Memorial Hospital,  and for CCA Prison. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, a member of the Youngstown Crime Clinic,...

Constance "Connie" M. Frank, 64, of Youngstown, passed away on  December 24, 2020, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital. Connie was born on May 3, 1956, daughter of the late  Joseph and Elizabeth (Moore) McCabe. She worked as a clerk at various businesses in Youngstown.     She is survived by two brothers, Joseph  McCabe, and  Otto (Deb) McCabe; two sisters, Brenda McCabe, and Ginny (Bill) Kuhley, along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Campbell, Helen Victoria Nester, 92 Helen Victoria Nester passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at home, on December 20, 2020. Helen was born February 6, 1928, in Campbell, the daughter of Wasyl and Sophia Kot Kondrat, and was a life long resident of Campbell. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1946. Helen worked at the YMCA and attended Paramount Beauty School on Federal Street in Youngstown, Ohio.  Helen became a state-certified cosmetologist in 1947 and...

Palm Harbor, Florida, Ruth Irene (Vrabel) Komara, 92 Ruth Irene Komara passed away on December 21, 2020,  peacefully at home with her family in Florida. She was born on November 5, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio to Peter and Anna (Shirilla) Vrabel. Ruth attended Campbell Memorial High School and at times spent Spring semesters working on her parent’s farm in New Middletown. She often boasted of driving a farm tractor at the age of twelve. Ruthie met her husband, Steve dancing at Idora...

YOUNGSTOWN — Daniel A. “Handsome Dan” Rauzan, 73, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Hospice House in Poland. Dan was born Aug. 17, 1947, in Hillsville, Pa., son of the late Andrew and Eleanor Alice Creature Rauzan. He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Dan was a salesman at heart but spent most of his life in the hospitality industry. He was the proud owner of Cornersburg...

Sergio  Rivera, 36, of Youngstown,  Sergio Rivera, 36,  passed to Eternal life with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Sergio was born on May 8, 1984,  to Rudy Rivera and Aida Morales. He worked at the Tippecanoe Country Club in Youngstown. Sergio was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians fan. He graduated from Chaney High School in 2003 and had attended Youngstown State University. He went on to Choffin Career...

  James J. (Val) Valentini, 69 passed away on  October 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on November 28, 1950,  to William and Angela (Vagnozzi) Valentini. Jimmy worked as a musician, singer,  songwriter, and recording engineer. He moved to Nashville in 1977, starting his music career singing and writing songs with Kenny Rogers, Crystal Gayle, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jon Brooks, and Warner Bros. Records. Jimmy retired in 1996 and moved back...

Walter fought his last fight but fought to the very end. After many years of illness, he was just too tired to finish the bout and went home in Jesus' arms on October 17, 2020. Walter was born August 14, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of Juan and Eulalia Perez. Walter worked at Youngstown Curveform for over 40 years.  Walter was an avid Steelers fan. He had a passion for boxing and fought Golden Gloves for years. After he finished Golden Gloves, he started training young men at a...