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Obituaries

Joanne F. Protain 1946-2025

WARREN — Joanne F. Protain, 79, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025. Joanne was born Sept. 6, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Louis H. and Frances Wetherbee Protain. Joanne worked for Dollar Savings and Trust in downtown Youngstown for over 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, ...

Area deaths

PATRICIA ANN HINES, 83, of Niles, died Saturday at Hospice House, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Pope John XXIII Parish-St. Stephen Church, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. BETTY M. MASSARO, 87, of Niles, died Sunday at Brookdale ...

Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82. Smith died Friday at a senior living community in San Rafael, California, ...

Barbara J. Wittkugle 1930-2025

STRUTHERS — Barbara Jean Wittkugle, 94, died peacefully, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home. She was born Oct. 5, 1930, a daughter of Meally Rich and the former Madeline Naples. A graduate of The Rayen High School, Barbara dedicated much of her time to her community. This was evident in ...

Toni A. Dean 1954-2025

BROOKFIELD — Toni Ann Ferlaino Dean, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by her family. Toni was born Sept. 29, 1954, in East Liverpool, to loving parents Anthony M Ferlaino Sr. and Anna Trivelli Ferlaino. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in ...

Nancy M. Heberling 1933-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Nancy Marie Schreckengost Heberling, 91, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Masternick Memorial, where she was a resident in the Memory Care program. Born Oct. 31, 1933, in New Springfield, Nancy was the daughter of Claude and Lena Heaver ...