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Marie Elaine Krompegel 1948-2026

BOARDMAN — It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul with the prettiest smile — Marie Elaine O’Leary Krompegel — on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 28, 1948, to David and Clara Liga O’Leary in the Smoky ...

Mary Karen A. McGarry 1954-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Mary Karen A. McGarry, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her, at Hospice House. Karen was born May 13, 1954, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Paul and Ellen Rose Connor Dennison. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and ...

Ronald G. Jandrokovic 1940-2026

CANFIELD — Ronald G. Jandrokovic, 86, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, 2026. Ron was born Jan. 22, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late George and Cecilia Korody Jandrokovic. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Wilson High School. ...

Ronald S. Truitt 1942-2026

SALEM — Ronald S. Truitt, 83, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, with his devoted family by his side. He was born Aug. 22, 1942, in North Jackson, to the late Richard and Edith Dierkes Truitt. Ron graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1960. Ron married his high school ...

Joseph V. Smith 1962-2026

SEFFNER, Fla. — Joseph V. Smith, 63, formerly of Youngstown, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, after courageously battling a lengthy illness. Affectionately known as Smitty, he is the son of Patricia and Joseph Smith. After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School, he moved to Tampa, ...

Evelyn Kay Bouts 1945-2026

NILES — With profound love and quiet sorrow, we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother, Evelyn Kay Cline Bouts, who left this world on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born May 8, 1945, in Niles, to Agnes Johnson Cline and Sherman ...