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James D. Crissman 1965-2026

STRUTHERS — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” Duane Crissman on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at the age of 60. Jim was born Sept. 13, 1965, in Ellwood City, Pa., and was raised in Youngstown. He lived a life marked by strength, integrity and unwavering devotion to his ...

Edna A. Bush 1936-2026

CANFIELD — Mrs. Edna Anita Bush, 89, transitioned to her heavenly home on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Mrs. Bush was born Nov. 27, 1936 in Clairton, Pa., a daughter of Willie Sr. and Lillie Mae Brown Smith. Edna graduated from The ...

Edward R. Killmeyer 1953-2026

MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Edward Richert Killmeyer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the age of 72. Ed was a lifelong Pittsburgher, like his late parents Rich and Claire Killmeyer. He was loved for his easygoing manner, kindness and humility. Ed was a happy person ...

Dorothy J. Ruby 1936-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Dorothy J. Ruby, 89, formerly of Austintown, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 16, 2026, at Austinwoods Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 31, 1936, in Saxton, Pa., a daughter of the late James M. and Nora E. Leighty Bair. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of Saxton High ...

Area deaths

PHILIP CHAVEZ, 92, of Boardman, died Monday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) RICHARD D. CHILTON, 88, of Youngstown, died Monday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) MICHAEL P. HULEWAT JR., 78, of Austintown, died Monday. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home. CRAIG R. WEINGART, 77, of Salem, died Sunday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, Beloit. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church.

Vittorio Centofanti 1941-2026

STRUTHERS — Vittorio Centofanti , 84, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2026, at Hospice House. Vittorio was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Fonte d’Amore, Sulmona, Italy, a son of Luciano and Pasqualina Ricottilli Centofanti. He left Italy at 14 years old and moved to Venezuela, then ...