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Obituaries

Frances C. Pavelko 1936-2026

SALT LAKE CITY — Frances Carmela Pavelko, 89, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fran was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Pasquale “Pat” Battagline and the former Marie Ramunno. She was a proud graduate of Chaney High School, Class of 1956, ...

Area deaths

MARY ANN CAPP BEHNKE, 71, of Austintown, died Friday. Arrangements are pending at Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. THERESE ELKO, 78, of Austintown, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending at Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. JO-ANN WOAK, 93, of Hatteras, North Carolina, and formerly of ...

Services

DANIEL P. ALTEMESE, 95, North Lima. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Youngstown. REBECCA J. BANKS, 76, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles ...

David Aey 1963-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — David Aey, 62, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, unwavering loyalty and unconditional love for his family, friends and community. Born with a servant’s heart, David dedicated his life to protecting and helping others. A proud United States ...

Daniel P. Altemese 1931-2026

NORTH LIMA — Dan P. Altemese, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a brief stay at Assumption Village. Dan was born March 30, 1931, in Martinsville, W.Va., to Pete and Bessie Gretis Altemese. The son of Greek immigrants, he grew up in New Martinsville and became a ...

John L. Coriston 1949-2026

AUSTINTOWN — John Leroy Coriston, son of Francis and Laura Coriston, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home in Austintown. Born Dec. 2, 1949, he was 76 years old. He graduated from Chaney High School in 1967. John worked as a lineman at AT&T for 35 years, before retiring in 2009. ...