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Obituaries

John E. Yallech 1934-2025

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — John Eugene Yallech, a longtime resident of Rancho Mirage, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, after a yearlong illness. He was 91 years old. John is survived by his husband, Jeffrey Yellen, of Rancho Mirage; a sister, Mary Yallech Germanovich of Belpre; ...

Mary Pannaparayil 1938-2025

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Mary Pannaparayil passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Mary was born July 11, 1938, in India, to her parents, Mathew and Annamma Manalel. Mary worked as a nurse. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time in nature. She was a devoted Catholic. Mary was preceded ...

Wayne Graham 1940-2025

EAST PALESTINE — Wayne Graham, 85, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Wayne was born July 5, 1940, in New Brighton, the son of the late Howard and Esther Taylor Graham. Wayne graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1958. He worked for Adamson Tank Co. from 1961 to 1969. ...

Amalia Lozano-Acosta 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Amalia Lozano-Acosta, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Amalia was born Nov. 10, 1958, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan and Rogelia Acosta Lozano. Amalia was a beautiful person with a loving and giving spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her ...

Area deaths

CHRISTOPHER CONTESTABILE, 81, of Warren, died Sunday. CALLING HOURS: noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 3, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. ROSEMARIE T. PECK, 83, of Poland, died Friday. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday, ...

Sally A. Kumik 1947-2025

AUSTINTOWN — On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, Sally A. Kumik left this life. She was the daughter of Helen and Milton Houk and grew up on McClurg Road in Boardman, along with her older brother Phillip Houk. They all preceded her in death. She was married to Jack “John” Kumik for 53 ...