YOUNGSTOWN — Phyllis Annette Simon, 90, of the city’s West Side, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. Phyllis was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Filomena DeMichele Desimone, and was a ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Jack D. Walp, 79, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Jack was born June 25, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jack S. and Elizabeth N. Nicholson Walp, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Rayen High School in ...
PEARLAND, Texas — Julia Ann Cramer, 70, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. She was born Jan. 31, 1955, in Dayton, to Steve Sabo and Mary Aloi. The family moved to Newton Falls in 1968, where she lived until she was 21 years old. She was a prominent member of the community and forever ...
WARREN — Richard H. Hilditch, 84, formerly of West Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital after a short illness. He was born on Halloween, Oct. 31, 1941, in Cleveland, to Ralph S. Hilditch and Dorotha M. Hunt Hilditch. Richard bravely served his ...
HUBBARD — Gretchen L. Roose, 63, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Gretchen was born July 21, 1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gerald D. and Norma J. Johnson Roose. She was a 1980 graduate of Hubbard High School. Gretchen worked in hospitality management after earning her degree from Kent State University. She then continued her passion for taking care of people by working in home health care, where she thought of her patients as family. Gretchen was the heart of her family by staying in touch with all of her extended family and ...
JAMES R. DEGREGORY, 93, of North Canton, died Dec. 31. (Lamiell) JAMES DOTTS, 70, of Youngstown, died Dec. 5. (Augustine) LOUIS M. LOIBL JR., 77, of Liberty Township, died Sunday at Austintown Healthcare Center. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S Silvat Inc., Austintown. MICHAEL SASSANO, 82, of Girard, died Wednesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) PHYLLIS SIMON, 90, of Youngstown, died Wednesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) ANTHONY ZUPPO SR., 82, of Girard, died Thursday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick)
