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Timothy Howley 1954-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Timothy Howley, 71, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with hospice care at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 23, 1954, in Youngstown, the son of the late Edward W. and Helen ...

Helen E. Donnorummo 1928-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Helen E. Donnorummo, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at Beeghly Oaks Center. Helen was born Aug. 4, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of Carl and Alice Smith Larson. Helen married Sam Donnorummo and enjoyed putting puzzles together with him. She also loved baking cookies at the holidays and collecting American flags. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Salmen; son, Sam (Lisa) Donnorummo II; and grandchildren, Sam Donnorummo III and Alexis Donnorummo. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, who passed away Sept. 25, 2010; ...

Richard W. Durbin 1949-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Richard William Durbin passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, with his children by his side. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Ralph and Florence Durbin. Richard leaves behind a family who meant everything to him: his son, Richard Durbin, and his ...

Alex Wasylychyn 1924-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Alex Wasylychyn, 101, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, passed into eternal life Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, surrounded by the prayers and love of his family, both in person and from afar. Born Dec. 3, 1924, Alex Wasylychyn to Harry and Mary Wasylychyn, Alex was the ...

Mary M. Yurco 1933-2026

NORTH LIMA — Mary Martha Yurco, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Feb. 11, 2026. She was born Jan. 14, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna Klein Sobinovsky. Mary attended St. Matthias School grade school. She also attended Woodrow Wilson High School, ...

Barbara D. Jones 1957-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara Diane Jones, 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. She was born April 5, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of Eugene S. and Emerald Zimmerman Hastie. Barbara was a graduate of ...