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Obituaries

Robert C. Sanfrey 1968-2025

NEW WATERFORD — Robert “Rob” Charles Sanfrey, 56, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with multiple system atrophy (MSA). Born Aug. 12, 1968, in Youngstown, to Elizabeth and the late Gerald Sanfrey, Rob was the ...

Kenneth L. McCabe 1956-2025

CANFIELD — Kenneth L. McCabe, son of John T. and Savilla M. McCabe, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. Kenneth was born in Youngstown and resided in the area throughout his life. He graduated from Canfield High School in 1974 and attended ...

Judith E. Fields 1945-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Judith E. Fields, 80, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 17, 2025. Judith was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Youngstown, the daughter of Roy H. and Beverly Bowman Johnson. She worked for City Ash Company and for St. Elizabeth Hospital in data entry. She was a 1963 ...

Renee M. Rice 1956-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Renee M. Rice, 68, a loving mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by family. Renee was born June 14, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Alvin and Helen Lang Rice. She dedicated her life to her family. She was ...

John J. Lesnansky 1932-2025

POLAND — John J. Lesnansky, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, March 17, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village, surrounded by the love and prayers of those closest to him. John was born March 1, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Rose Varga Lesnansky. A lifelong ...

Area deaths

JAMES T. O’MALLEY, 85, of Struthers, died March 13. SERVICES: 10 a.m. April 4, St. Dominic Church. (Fox) LUCILLE D. VECHIARELLA, 86, of Canfield, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Michael Catholic Church. CALLING HOURS: 8 to 9:15 a.m. Monday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, ...