All Obituaries

Vienna – Arthur Henry Portzer, 94, died on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, OH. He was a founding member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Vienna, OH. He is survived by his children Stephen (Donna), Paula (Marty) Meluch, Joan (David) Lipka, Elaine (Skip) Borneman, Marie (Jim) Price, Charles (Karen), Christine (John) Easterday, Annette (Alan) Prox, Edward (Joanne), Gregory, Father Joseph Portzer, FSSP, Regina (Chuck) Aronica, Barbara (Vince) Criste, and...

VIENNA-Nina C. Yannucci, age 88, a longtime resident of Vienna, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday October 30, 2023, at her niece Josephine’s home in Struthers where she has resided for the past year. Nina was born on December 2, 1934, in Mount Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Barbero) Mileto. Early in life, her family moved to the Smokey Hollow area of Youngstown and following her graduation from East High School, she went on to marry her...

VIENNA-James R. McKitrick, age 80, of Vienna passed away peacefully on Friday October 13, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Jim was born in Warren on May 10, 1943 a son of Clyde and Helen (Gray) McKitrick. Following his graduation from high school, Jim served in the United States Airforce before obtaining his honorable discharge having attained the rank of Airman 3rd Class.   On May 15, 1971 he was united in marriage with his sweetheart the former  Elizabeth...

BERLIN CENTER- Scott E. Hendon, 51, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday evening July 14, 2023 in the St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following an unexpected health issue. Scott was born in Massillon on September 13, 1971 the son of Edward and Linda (Smith) Hendon.  He grew up in Massillon and was a graduate of Massillon High School before furthering his education at the College of Wooster where he would graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in...

LIBERTY TWP.- Eugene James Davis, 75, formerly of Warren, OH transitioned peacefully from this life in the early morning of Wednesday May 17, 2023 at Liberty Health Care following a brief illness. Gene was born on February 16, 1948 in Warren to Thurman and Alberta (Garland) Davis, and was a graduate of Howland High School. Following his graduation from high school he served in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Sergeant while serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. Gene...

VIENNA-Theresa A. “Terry” Boring, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023, after a sudden illness. Theresa was born on April 10, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Guidos) Fetsko. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1953 she attended the Youngstown Hospital Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse after graduating in 1956. Shortly thereafter, Theresa received a scholarship to study cancer procedures at...

NILES- Christine Solis, 58, of Cortland, OH transitioned peacefully from this life early Sunday morning February 12, 2023 at Continuing Health Care of Niles following a courageous battle with cancer.  Christy was born on September 3, 1964 in Youngstown to Santiago and Maria (Lopez) Solis, and was a graduate of the Leonard Kirtz School in Austintown.  She was a beloved and cherished daughter, sister, and aunt to her family who loved to act silly and have fun. ...

On February 1, 2023, Tyler Estep, of Masury, Ohio passed unexpectedly. He was born on January 16, 1995 in Youngstown, Ohio. Tyler will be remembered by his many friends he was able to make so easily. He was a kind and genuine soul, one of a rare few you may be lucky enough to encounter in life. He was incredibly witty and funny. Everyone has a good story about him. He enjoyed going to the gun range, playing pool every weekend, building and riding motorcycles, and fixing up cars in his...

DEBORAH ANN “DEB” BOWLING - NESBITT  JUNE 24, 1956 - JANUARY 29, 2023 CHA CHA CHA Deborah Ann Whitlow was a force to be reckoned with. And oh yeah, it’s Deb by the way, unless you want her to roll her eyes at you. Hard. Which she did to many a nurse at St E’s who dared to utter her full name. Deb was born on a sunny June Sunday morning in Port Hueneme, California in 1956. Actually, she was born in the US Naval Construction Battalion Center Hospital,...

VIENNA- Martin J. Orlosky Jr. passed away the afternoon of Sunday January 22, 2023, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren following a brief illness. He was ninety-five years old. Martin was born in Sharon, PA on October 14, 1927, the son of Martin J. Orlosky Sr. and Sophia (Sarazen) Orlosky. He was a graduate of Sharon High School before being called to serve our nation with the United States Army during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he would marry the former Betty Lou...