GIRARD — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Csaba Bujdoso, 54, who left this world Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Romania on Oct. 18, 1970, Csaba lived a life defined by love for his family and passion for racing. He is survived by his beloved ...

CANFIELD — Betty Jean Davis Pullin, 97, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown. Betty grew up on a tobacco and cotton farm in Etowah, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie Davis. She graduated from McMinn County High School in ...

CANFIELD — Bernard Louis “Lou” Smolkovich, 73, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at his residence. Born May 31, 1952, in Youngstown, Lou was a son of the late Bernard Leonard and Anna Ruthora Mognet Smolkovich and was a lifelong area resident. A proud veteran of the United States ...

POLAND — JoAnn Avery, 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born Feb. 20, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Jackobec Skurich, and a 1960 graduate of Struthers High School. JoAnn was a member of the National Honor Society, ...

BOARDMAN — Phillip R. Patti was released from this life on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, with his brother, Jim, and nephew, Jimmy, by his side. He was born Oct. 5, 1944, in Youngstown and was raised in Girard by his loving parents, James and Louise Brennan Patti. Known affectionately as ...

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Emeric C. Wallerick, 91, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Emeric was surrounded by his daughter, Melanie, as well as his grandparrot, Gilligan, and his grandpups, Wilson, Alvin and Candi Mae. Emeric joined the Army ...