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Obituaries

Edith M. Mrofchak 1927-2023

STRUTHERS — Edith M. Mrofchak, 95, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 5, 2023. Edith was born Nov. 16, 1927, in Girard, a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Yelenc Gorenc. A 1946 graduate of Girard High School, Edith went on to work at the Ursuline Mother House and later ...

Donald R. Brooks 1922-2023

CANFIELD — Donald R. Brooks, just shy of his 101st birthday, formerly of Poland, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born June 16, 1922, in Chicago, the oldest of three children of Hazel Anna Marie Lau and Earl Robert Brooks. The ...

Mary E. Komar 1934-2023

AUSTINTOWN — Mary “The Queen” Esther Komar, 88, passed Sunday, June 4, 2023, and is now reunited with her beloved husband, John, who preceded her in death in 1999. Mary was born to Peter and Emma Freisen, on June 22, 1934, in Youngstown. Mary was raised by her mother, Emma, with her ...

Phyllis Gurd 1951-2023

CAMPBELL — Phyllis Gurd, 72, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. Phyllis was born Jan. 21, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Jenny Marzano Pesce. Phyllis was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Over the years, Phyllis enjoyed ...

Area deaths

EUGENE F. SANTORO, 86, of Poland, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. GARNET SCHAFFER, 81, of Youngstown, died Sunday, May 28, 2023. Services were ...

Services

MARGARET H. AGUE, 96, Frederick, Md. SERVICES: 11 a.m. June 17, Girard Union Cemetery. ROSE MARY BILLOCK, 82, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. PASTOR DR. JOHN M. BLACKWELL, 74, Hubbard. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nevels Temple C.O.G.I.C., Youngstown. ...