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Obituaries

Deborah A. Kovacs 1958-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Deborah “Debby” A. Kovacs, 67, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Debby was born Nov. 18, 1958, in Mission Viejo, California, a daughter of the late George and Nellie ...

Marlene Ann Battaglia 1944-2026

McDONALD — Marlene Ann Massaro Battaglia of McDonald / Weathersfield Township, formerly of Youngstown and Girard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, Monday, Feb. 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of William ...

Lillian Knapik 1929-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Lillian Knapik, 96, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, at Windsor House-Canfield, with her family by her side. Lillian, affectionately known as “Lil,” was born May 13, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Cyril and Kate Harvischak Fayta, and was ...

Helene A. Brocious 1963-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Helene Ann Brocious, 62, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2026, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born on an autumn day, Sept. 2, 1963, in Statesboro, Georgia, a daughter of Daniel and Martha Adams Foglio. Helene started her working ...

Ronald Raubenstraw 1952-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Ronald “Ron” Raubenstraw on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Ron was born Sept. 23, 1952, in Berea, a son of Wallace M. Raubenstraw and the former Mary J. Treml. Ron didn’t just enter a room; he brightened it. He was a ...

Marian Amicone 1957-2026

POLAND — Marian Amicone, affectionately known as “Red,” 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 13, 1957, to Delbert and Georgetta Leppert Grafton. Marian shared the better of 48 years of ...