NEW WATERFORD — Sofia “Sia” Eileen Kale, 10, left this world on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, following her valiant fight with leukodystrophy. Sofia was at peace, in her home, embraced by her loving family, when she passed away. Sia was born July 20, 2015, in Boardman, the daughter of Rodney ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary L. Arkwright, 96, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, Pa., on Jan. 13, 1929, to William and Mary McCarthy Black, Mary was one of seven children. She married her first husband, Alfred Seaman, with ...

MELBOURNE, Fla. — It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Jean Holleran on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at the age of 88, at Melbourne Terrace Rehab Center. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Norma is survived by her loving daughter, Carol (Chet) Brewer, and her two devoted sons, Ed ...

AUSTINTOWN — George A. Zokle Jr., 82, passed away, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. George was born Aug. 5, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late George Sr. and Catherine Zokle. Growing up, George was an altar boy at St. Lucy Parish for 11 years and worked as a ...

AUSTINTOWN — Suzanne Kay “Suzie” Erickson, 72, passed away early Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Suzie was born Dec. 1, 1952, and spent her childhood on Youngstown’s North Side, growing up on Outlook Avenue and attending Rayen High School, where ...

AUSTINTOWN — Merril Leroy “Lee” Blotzer, a dedicated family man, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his loved ones. Born Aug. 27, 1938, in Lincoln Place, Pa., Lee lived a life characterized by hard work, love and dedication to his ...