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Obituaries

Virginia M. Lucarell 1935-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Virginia “Gini” Marie Lucarell, 89, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, where she resided for nearly three years. Virginia was born Sept. 14, 1935, in Canton, to the late Michael A. Rigley and Anne Elizabeth Friedman Rigley. ...

Karen E. Puleo 1956-2025

McDONALD — Karen E. Puleo, 68, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Born Nov. 30, 1956, in Warren, Karen was the daughter of Eugene and Peg Woodley. Prior to retirement in 2003, Karen worked as a caretaker for Care Tenders. Karen had a love for life and ...

James L. Donnan 1949-2025

LAS VEGAS — James Lawrence Donnan, 75, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 8, 1949, in Youngstown, to parents George and Marion Waldvogel Donnan. Jim was a graduate of Youngstown State University where he later taught and coordinated internships for ...

Olive Meese 1937-2025

HUBBARD — Olive Meese, 87, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Hubbard. Born on March 5, 1937, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Mono Micheline and Catherine Vivo Micheline, Olive embodied the spirit of warmth and compassion ...

Jeffrey R. Tancabel 1960-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Jeffrey R. Tancabel, 64, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at home. Jeffrey was born June 23, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Richard and Helene Stellato Tancabel. He was a 1979 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, where he played football as an offensive and defensive ...

Linda L. Stanar 1947-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Linda L. Stanar, 77, of Youngstown, left this world peacefully, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. Linda was born on Jan. 25, 1947, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Helen Barbai Smerek. Linda graduated from Girard High School. After graduation she worked at Packard Electric, ...