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Obituaries

Charles P. Pretoka 1943-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Charles P. Pretoka, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Born April 15, 1943, in Youngstown, he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Vukich Pretoka. A proud graduate of Chaney High School in 1961, Charles furthered his education at Youngstown ...

Arlene W. Sabo 1934-2025

DUBLIN — Arlene W. Sabo, 91, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. She was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Eclectic, Alabama, the daughter of Harrison and Annie Izell Wall. Arlene was a graduate of Elmore County High School in Eclectic. She married John “Tiny” Sabo on April 23, 1954, and ...

Jennifer J. Grope 1948-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Jennifer J. Grope, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, late Thursday evening, Nov. 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born Jan.17, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Marjorie Baytos Bletso. Jennifer was a 1967 graduate of Jackson-Milton High ...

Rudy Noday 1934-2025

CANFIELD — Rudy Noday, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 5, 1934, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mast Noday. Rudy proudly served as a veteran in the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island, ...

Mary Ann Ferguson 1932-2025

HUBBARD — Mary Ann Ferguson, 93, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Austintown Healthcare Center. Mary Ann was born Aug, 14, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Anna Pacak Kisak. She was a 1950 graduate of Struthers High School. Mary Ann was a teller and ...

Area deaths

DAVID J. EDLING, 81, of Salem, died Friday. (Stark) SCHERL A. ZAMARY, 68, of Hubbard, died Saturday, Nov. 8. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home.