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Obituaries

Neil Russo Jr. 1974-2026

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Neil Russo Jr., 51, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at his mother’s residence in Niles. He was born Sept. 27, 1974, in Warren, the son of Neil Sr. and Carol Major Russo. He was a 1992 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed by the City of ...

Charles T. Petrunak 1957-2026

STRUTHERS — Charles Thomas “Chas” Petrunak, 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born Sept. 13, 1957, in Youngstown, the son of the late Charles and Florence Bielawski Petrunak. A lifelong resident of Struthers, Chas was a graduate of Struthers ...

Services

VITTORIA A. D’AMATO, 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Patrick Church, Youngstown. SANDRA L. HUNTLEY, 83, Austintown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Collingwood Center, Campbell. MARY K. JOBE, 79, Cooksburg, Pa. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church Hill United ...

Theatrical Yankees broadcaster dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — John Sterling, the ebullient radio broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls and shouting “theee Yankees win!” after each of New York’s victories, died Monday. He was 87. Sterling had a heart attack and bypass surgery this winter and had returned ...

John E. Sweet Jr. 1945-2026

COLUMBIANA — John “Jack” Edwin Sweet Jr., 80, of Columbiana, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, music, and devotion to his family and community. Jack was born on Nov. 18, 1945, in Alliance, the son of the late John ...

Carol A. Smith 1944-2026

WARREN — Carol A. Smith, 82, of Warren, formerly of Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. Carol was born Jan. 19, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of Michael and Claudine Robinson Smith. Carol was a faithful member of Churchill United ...