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Obituaries

George Svetlak 1938-2024

CANFIELD — George J. Svetlak, 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, surrounded by his family, after a short, hard-fought battle with lung cancer. George was born May 10, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Stephen and Anna O’Masta Svetlak. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers ...

Eugene Yavorcik 1940-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene “Big Moose” Yavorcik, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Hospice House. Eugene was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of John and Helen Holecko Yavorcik. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1958. He ...

Barbara P. Lucy 1950-2024

HUBBARD — Barbara P. Lucy, 74, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Hospice House. Barbara was a force of love, laughter and unwavering dedication to her family. She left this world as she lived it — surrounded by the warmth of family and love. Born with a heart big enough ...

Elaine Hancock 1939-2024

BOARDMAN — Elaine Hancock, a loving, sweet and generous woman, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Maplecrest Nursing Home in Struthers. Born in the small town of Girty, Pa., in 1939, she was a daughter to the late Robert and Mary Kelly Jamison. On March 28, 1959, Elaine married the ...

Madalyn J. Palma 1940-2024

BOARDMAN — Madlyn J. Palma, 84, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. She was born in Youngstown, Nov. 8, 1940, a daughter of the late Ralph and Helene Murphy. She was a proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and had a professional journey that led her to become an ...

Betty Koulianos 1932-2024

CAMPBELL — Betty Koulianos, 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Betty was born June 21, 1932, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of the late Steven and Sevasti Ellinos Kotis. Betty graduated from Campbell ...