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Obituaries

Eleanor Jean McMahon Higham 1930-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Eleanor Jean McMahon Higham, 94, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with her family by her side, at The Inn at Walker Mill. Eleanor was born April 23, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Karl and Mary Dunnigan McMahon. She was a lifelong area ...

Stephen J. Benedict 1939-2025

SANDUSKY — Stephen James Benedict, 85, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Stephen was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Youngstown, to the late Joseph S. Benedict and Josephine Nicoletti Carr. A 1957 graduate of ...

Michael A. Scialabba 1978-2025

LIBERTY — Michael A. Scialabba, 46, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born June 10, 1978, in Youngstown, son of the late Michael P. and Karen Kanaan Scialabba, and brother to David M. Scialabba of Liberty. Michael was a 1996 graduate of Liberty High School. ...

Philip A. Faunda 1937-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Philip Andrew Faunda, 87, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Dorothy, his wife of 67 years, was by his side. He was born March 22, 1937, in Youngstown, the eldest child of the late Andrew and Natalie Pelic Faunda. He graduated from North High School in 1955. ...

Virgil Pyle 1940-2025

BOARDMAN — The world became a little less bright Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with the passing of Virgil “Gomer” Pyle of Flemington, West Virginia. His unique humor and sarcasm brought joy to those around him. He was born on July 19, 1940, in Brownton, West Virginia, a son of the late Iza ...

Mary Lou Kenneally 1940-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Lou Kenneally, 84, passed away just after midnight Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mary Lou was born Aug. 29, 1940, in Youngstown, to Anthony and Anna Roberto Liguore. She was a 1958 graduate of The Rayen School and worked as a hairdresser in ...