YOUNGSTOWN — John Fromel, 95, peacefully entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, Oct. 25, 2025. John was born April 20, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of the late Nicholas and Pauline Patrick Fromel, in the neighborhood known as “Monkey’s Nest.” He attended Butler, Hayes and The ...

CANFIELD — It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Geraldine “Gerri” Coates, wife, mother, grandmother and teacher, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gerri was born Dec. 23, 1947, to Leo and Carmela Constantino Billock. Gerri ...

BOARDMAN — Becky L. Amadio, 66, passed away Friday evening, Oct 24, 2025, after receiving the Viaticum Sacraments after a long battle with cancer, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 24, 1959, in East Palestine, a daughter of the late Robert and Esther Junker Clark. ...

STRUTHERS — Joseph J. Sopkovich Jr., 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born April 24, 1942, in Youngstown, son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Katherine Zagorsky Sopkovich. After graduating from Chaney High School in 1960, Joseph proudly served in the U.S. ...

FAIRBURN, Ga. — Evaughan Boatwright-Cook, 73, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, laughter and love. She was born April 30, 1952, in Youngstown, to Governor and Joan Boatwright. Known for her radiant smile and ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Dennis James “Denny” Lightner, 72, passed from this life to the arms of his savior on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, after courageously battling a long illness. Denny was born May 21, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Steve Lightner and Irene Galmish Lightner. He attended ...