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Obituaries

Mary Jo Sheets 1951-2024

CANFIELD — Mary Jo Sheets, 72, passed away with her family by her side, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley. Mary Jo was born to parents Joseph Wrona and Mary Elizabeth Burley Wrona, and was a graduate of Chaney High School. She married her husband, Lawrence, and together ...

Paulette J. Lauderback 1945-2024

LOWELLVILLE — Paulette J. “Polly” Lauderback, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 22, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Metzinger Zareva. She graduated from Woodrow ...

Karen Ann Wasson 1948-2023

BOARDMAN — Karen Ann Wasson, 75, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. She was born March 7, 1948, in Youngstown, to the late Joseph and Katherine Wiederman. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver. She married the love of her life and childhood sweetheart, ...

Donna L. Pastella Banas 1935-2024

LAS VEGAS — Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Donna Lee Romito Pastella Banas, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. God blessed her to bless her entire family and friends. Born Nov. 14, 1935, the oldest child of Frank and Julia Bucci ...

Deon Parish 1989-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Deon Parish, born in Youngstown, May 4, 1989, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. He completed his education at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, then pursued a career in the food services industry, driven by his passion for serving others. Deon was a passionate ...

James B. Rouzzo 1976-2024

STRUTHERS — James B. Rouzzo, 47, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. James, known by his family and friends as Jimmy, was born Sept. 21, 1976, in Youngstown, a son of James A. and Donna Jean Rouzzo. He lives on ...