POLAND — Michael Joseph Watson, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was known by several nicknames among family and friends, but the one he cherished most and was most proud of was ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band made the announcement on their official website on Friday. “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Elaine Diane Harris, 78, departed this earthly home to dwell with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 4, 1947, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Richard Harris Sr. and Odessa Paige. A graduate of South High School, she ...

CANFIELD — Emilio Cruz, 60, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Edwin and Irma Garcia Cruz, and came to the United States as a baby. Emilio’s family settled in ...

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Barbara A. Powers, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at her home on Sanibel Island. She was born April 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gregory and Anne Ross, and was later joined by her brother, Robert Ross. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Arts ...

AUSTINTOWN – Mary Teresa Stryffeler, 92, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, with her husband of 69 years, Dave, at her side. She was born May 24, 1933, in Youngstown, to Irish immigrants Edward J. Murphy and Margaret McGinty Murphy. Teresa was raised in the Catholic faith at St. Dominic ...