All Obituaries

Poland - Louise “Snooks” Elizabeth Rulli, 78, passed away, January 10, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Louise was born May 27, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth "Betty" Hussar Bindas. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, Louise was a 1961 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. During her youth, she was a talented dancer and proud member of The Billy Earhart Dancers. After graduation, she briefly worked in the accounting...

Karen L. Corey, 52, of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family after a six year battle with cancer.  She was born in Boardman, Ohio on May 25, 1969.  She graduated from Boardman High School in 1987, where she was a member of the Boardman swim team. In 1992, Karen graduated from YSU with her Bachelor of Science and while at YSU, she was a little sister to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Karen continued her education at YSU,...

Francis John Harnutovsky Sr., 74 Poland - Francis John  Harnutovsky, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.   Francis, known by his family and friends as "Frank," was born March 19, 1948, in Youngstown, OH, the  son of the late John and Margaret (Holecko) Harnutovsky. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1966 and was a lifelong area resident of the Mahoning...

Peter “Pete” Frank DiRocco, 85, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord, Monday, May 16, 2022.  He was born June 29, 1936, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Peter Frank and Rose Marie Zorella DiRocco. Pete met the love of his life, Carol Buchanan, and the two were married June 25, 1960.  Their life journey almost ended prematurely when the two separated in the mid 1970’s, but in 1976 they experienced an encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything...

George "Chip" Slaven LOWELLVILLE — George “Chip” Slaven, 73, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, after a fight with inoperable brain cancer, stage 4 glioblastoma. Chip, son of George and Rose Slaven, was born in Lowellville, as well as his wife, Lynda, and her parents before her.  Despite his well-traveled U.S. Navy career of 30 years, he always thought of that area as home. He is most proud of the values learned at a young age of...

Poland- Carol M. Fahnestock, peacefully passed away at her residence Tuesday evening, May 17th after a long battle with Alzheimers. Her family was by her side throughout her journey. Carol was born on December 28,1940 in Youngstown, Ohio to the proud parents of George and Helen (Will) Kleeh. She was the oldest of  3 siblings and blessed with a wonderful childhood that molded her into the beautiful, amazing, kind, generous and heartfelt person that she was. Raised in Youngstown, ...

Jerry T. Wildes, 92 Lowellville - Jerry T. Wildes, 92, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family.  Jerry was born June 23, 1929 in Barnesville, OH, son of the late Frank and Octavia (Kemp) Wildes. He attended Struthers High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.   After his time in the military, Jerry returned to the Mahoning Valley. He worked for Poland Township Road Department for 12 years, before retiring in...

Struthers - Clifton E. Grossen, 82, of Struthers, died Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at Hampton Woods. He was born January 24, 1940 in Salem, a son of Dale and Eileen (Baxter) Grossen and had been a lifelong area resident growing up in New Springfield and moving to Struthers in 1977. Cliff was a 1958 graduate of Springfield Local High School and had been a lifelong auto body specialist. He worked for Watson's Auto Body, Welsh Motors, and Brad's Towing. An accomplished musician, he...

Judith Barone Hickok passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  She was born on October 18, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio to John D. and Margaret Knott Barone.  She attended St. Joseph’s and St Charles grade schools, Cardinal Mooney High School, and Youngstown State University.  She was a faithful Catholic belonging to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted and St. Paul’s Monastery of Canfield. She was married to the love of her life, James B. Hickok on October 18,...

Lowellville - Mary E. "Betty" Muntean, 87, passed away early Sunday morning, May 15, 2022, at her home.  Mary, affectionately known by most as "Betty" was born June 1, 1934 in Youngstown, a daughter of Raymond and Mary Bella Hertz. A lifelong area resident, Mary was a graduate of The Rayen School, Class of 1952. On June 15, 1952, Mary married Nicholas E. Muntean, Sr., and became a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. They celebrated 46 years of...