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Obituaries

Frances D. Stanovcak 1935-2026

GIRARD — Frances D. Stanovcak, 90, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Frances was born July 30, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Nora Buongrazio DiCesare, and was a lifelong ...

Carol Valentino 1944-2026

CANFIELD — Carol Valentino, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, May 8, 2026, at Beeghly Oaks in Youngstown. Carol was born Feb. 20, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Patrick and Theresa Ignozzi Valentino. She was a graduate of Boardman High School and began her career working ...

Area deaths

ANTONIO GESTOSANI, 81, of Canfield, died Tuesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) DEBORAH J. ILLENICK, 59, of Niles, died Sunday at home. (Borowski / Oak Meadow) DORA J. VAUPEL JONES, 91, of Youngstown, died June 30. Private services were held. (Thompson Filicky) JOHN J. ORLANDO, 97, of ...

Gregory F. Cvetkovic 1948-2026

AUSTINTOWN — It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Gregory “Greg” F. Cvetkovic, 78. Bringing comfort to his family in this time is the knowledge that Greg lived a life that was full of love and purpose. The following are just a fraction of those who loved him ...

Dr. Robert James Foldvary 1945-2026

DEFIANCE — Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Foldvary, 80, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. He was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Alexander Sr. and Elizabeth Foldvary. On Nov. 25, 1983, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Justinger, ...

Jack H. Taylor 1937-2026

HUBBARD — Jack H. Taylor, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, July 6, 2026, at Otterbein Senior Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born May 15, 1937, in Cleveland, the son of the late Henry and Virginia O’Rourke Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 ...