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Obituaries

Anthony R. Polombi 1951-2025

NORTH LIMA — Anthony R. Polombi, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born Feb. 20, 1951, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Bernard and Yolanda Miladore Polombi. Anthony was a 1969 graduate of Struthers High School. On Sept. 19, 1975, he ...

Frances Stonemetz 1950-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — On Dec. 3, 2025, our beautiful mom, Frances Pickett Stonemetz, passed away at the age of 75. Mom came into the world Sept. 12, 1950, born to the late Richard and Marcella Bird. Mom met our dad, Harry Pickett, when she was just 14. Dad was instantly smitten with her beautiful ...

Helen M. Kukura 1925-2025

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Helen M. Kukura, 100, formerly of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Living Center in Virginia Beach, after a long and fulfilling life devoted to faith, family and her Slovak heritage. Helen was born Nov. 22, 1925, ...

Patsquale ‘Patsy’ Sorriento 1947-2025

POLAND — Pasquale “Patsy” Sorriento, 78, resident of The Inn at Poland Way, passed away Monday evening, Nov. 24, 2025. He was born Sept. 1, 1947, in Youngstown, a son of Steve and Angeline DeTallo Sorriento. Patsy was a beloved brother, son and friend whose kindness and joyful spirit ...

Sally Klingensmith 1937-2025

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sally Wilson Klingensmith, 88, formerly of Youngstown, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. She was born May 8, 1937, to Sara and Charles Wilson. Sally graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in education and obtained an M.S. in guidance and counseling at ...

Shirley A. Dragomier 1940-2025

MINERAL RIDGE — Shirley A. Dragomier, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Shirley was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Kensington, and was the daughter of George and Emma Seals McGhee. Shirley was a 1958 graduate of Minerva High School. Prior to retirement ...