NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59. His record label said Saturday in a statement posted to his social media accounts that Snider died ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51. Wong died of an infection Friday at a hospital in San Francisco, said Sandy Ho, a close friend who has been in touch with Wong’s family. Ho ...

AUSTINTOWN — Lorraine M. Sorensen, 90, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Espanola, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Trujillo Gutierrez. She worked as administrative support for ...

NORTH JACKSON — Phyllis J. Watson, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Austintown Health Care Center. Phyllis was born Sept. 20, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Henry and Alberta Ekis Seelbaugh. She was a 1947 graduate of North High School in Youngstown and ...

CAMPBELL — Martha Jean Salvatore, 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Martha was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Veronica Shulko Dubaj. She was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Martha married the love ...

NORTH LIMA — Alexander Steven Vargo, 86, passed away Nov. 10, 2025. He was a cherished father, “Poppy,” brother and uncle, and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Alex was born in Campbell to Alexander and Jennie Vargo in June 1939. He attended Campbell Memorial High School, ...