Obituaries
John J. Sotirovich
Aug 30, 2023
John J. Sotirovich, 72,of Girard passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Hospice House surrounded by his family.
John was born July 26, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late Milan and Ann (Cvetkovich) Sotirovich.
John was a 1969 graduate of Girard High School and attended 4...
Donna L. (Lipkovich) VanDyke
Aug 30, 2023
Donna L. VanDyke, 56, of McDonald, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence. Donna was born November 10, 1966 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Jerry and Kathy Lipkovich. She was raised on Youngstown's Westside and attended Chaney High School. Donna enjoyed reading books, anything with violets and family get togethers. Besides her parents...
Agnes Kermec
Aug 23, 2023
Agnes Kermec, 98, of Girard, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Agnes was born May 6, 1925 in Girard, Ohio, a daughter to the late Carmen and Frances (Mozzillo) Tascione.
She had worked various jobs during her life. She started at the Royal...
Henrietta M. (Zabotsky) Aggers
Aug 19, 2023
Together Again
Henrietta M. Aggers, 84, formerly of Girard/McDonald, passed away August 19, 2023, at Humility House in Austintown.
Mrs. Aggers was born in Girard on August 16, 1939, to the late Michael and Florence (Zuby) Zabotsky. She was a graduate of Girard High School, where she was a cheerleader....
Charles Scott
Aug 1, 2023
Charles Edward Scott, 68, of Struthers, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born March 14, 1955 in Warren, Ohio, a son to Lester and Helen (Benson) Scott Sr.
He proudly served his country in the United States...
Patricia L. Hanna
Jul 25, 2023
Patricia L. Hanna, 85, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 at Continuing Health Care of Niles.
Patricia was born April 26, 1938 in Sandy Hollow, PA, a daughter to the late Rev. Clarence and Helen (Mahood) Snyder.
She had worked for Packard Electric for many years...
Cheryl E. (Wolfe) Aurilio
Jul 16, 2023
Cheryl E. Aurilio, 64, of Girard,unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Cheryl was born September 7, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Aurilio; son, Dominic Aurilio; step daughters, Nicole Aurilio and Andrea Boyle; grandchildren, Giovanni and Ava; sibilings, Tony (Ruth), Sandy, Linda...
Charles C. "Chuck" Shall
Jul 16, 2023
Charles C. "Chuck" Shall, 63, of Girard, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Chuck was born September 5, 1959 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Charles M. and Patty Shall. Chuck had served his country in the US Air Force, stationed in Rome New York. He retired this year from Ohio...
Kenneth Ledinko
Jul 6, 2023
Kenneth Ledinko, 67, of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in the comfort of his home. Ken was born December 20, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son to the late Joseph and Agnes (Silfka) Ledinko.
Ken dearly loved animals and leaves behind his pitbull and cane corso. He enjoyed going to mahoning...
Marie Tauro
Jul 5, 2023
Marie Tauro, 71, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her residence.
Marie was born June 15, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Gabriel and Ruth (Fuls) Ferradino.
Marie had worked as an assistant manager at Fairfield Inn in Niles for over 10 years.
...Edna Christine (Irwin) DelBene
Jul 3, 2023
Edna Christine DelBene,89, of Girard, formerly of McDonald entered Heaven's Gate on Monday, July 3,2023. Christine passed away at home with a large gathering of family who had planned to be in town for an "early 90th" party. Edna Christine was born on December 5, 1933, the daughter of Edgar C. and Esther C. (Cooper) Irwin.
...Constance Latronico
Jun 29, 2023
Constance J. Latronico, 76 of Girard, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Constance was born February 2, 1947 in California, Pennsylvania the daughter of Alvin L. and Mary (Hartman) Wellington.
She worked at Southside Hospital scheduling surgeries and then later went...
Michael Hissam
Jun 27, 2023
Michael “Mike” Hissam, 50, of Liberty Twp., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born May 15, 1973 in Youngstown, OH, a son to Michael J. Hissam and Sheryl (Hendrick) Hissam. He was a 1992 graduate of...
Charles Kirnon
Jun 25, 2023
Charles M. Kirnon, 55, of Warren, passed away on June 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. Charles was born November 4, 1967 in New York, the son of Charles H. and Beatrice Denise (Lewis) Kirnon. Charles worked for Penske and K-Mart, and enjoyed reading, riding bikes, visiting parks and most of all he loved everything Star...
Frank Gugliotta
Jun 25, 2023
In loving memory of Frank P. Gugliotta September 5, 1936 – June 25, 2023.
Called home to Christ Frank Peter Gugliotta, devoted husband, father and grandfather peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1936 to the late Carmelo Gugliotta and Giovannina Marisca Gugliotta.
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Joseph L. "Burkey" Burkholder
Jun 18, 2023
Joseph L. "Burkey" Burkholder, 71, of McDonald, Ohio passed away on Sunday June 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Joseph was born June 29, 1951 in Frostburg, Maryland, the son of William and Anna K.(McKenzie) Burkholder. Joe joined the Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked at Schwebel Bakery as a...
Vicki Lynn (Spicer) Lockaton
Jun 13, 2023
Vicki Lynn Lockaton, 67, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Vicki was born August 1, 1955 in Connellsville, PA, the daughter of the late Clyde and Ethel Spicer.
She had worked for JCPenney for many years in the accessories department and after dedicating...
Harold Pitts
Jun 8, 2023
Harold Richard "Dick" Pitts, 92, of Girard, passed away on Thursday June 8, 2023 at Washington Square Health Center, in Warren, Ohio with his family by his side.
Harold was born December 30, 1930 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Harold and Helen ( Allison) Pitts.
Harold had worked for...
Nikola Drobnjak
Jun 7, 2023
Nikola Drobnjak, 63, of McDonald, Ohio passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 7, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Nikola was born April 20, 1960 in Gornja Mlinoga, Croatia, the son of Milos and Stana Drobnjak.
He worked as a cabinet maker and was always a hard worker. As a loving father, he took immense...
Margaret H. Ague
Jun 3, 2023
Margaret H. Ague (1926-2023)
Margaret H. Ague traveled to her eternal rest on June 3, 2023, at the Homewood Retirement Center in Frederick, Maryland. Margaret was born, September 30, 1926, in Homestead, PA to the late Albert and Annie (Mansell) Higham. Margaret was a 1944 graduate of Munhall High School in Pennsylvania.
Margaret married Owen...

