AUSTINTOWN — Edward “Eddie” G. Schanz, 88, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at his home. Eddie was born Dec. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Gilbert K. and Mildred E. Samuels Schanz, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended The Rayen School and worked for 29 years at ...
LOWELLVILLE — Craig M. Kumer, 58, formerly of Penn Hills, Pa., suddenly passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. He was born Feb. 25, 1967. After attending Penn Hills High School, Craig went on to play football at the University of Slippery Rock on scholarship. He worked as a recruiter at ...
AUSTINTOWN — Keith Allan Gaines, 63, departed this earthly life to reside with His Heavenly Father on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, following an extended illness. The son of Henderson Gaines and Louise Lawton, Keith was born April 18, 1962, in Youngstown. Keith attended East Side High ...
BOARDMAN — Thomas “Tim” Wilson Abernethy III, 71, joined his parents, Tom and Grace Abernethy, in Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Running into the arms of his parents on Christmas Eve, Tim was no doubt also welcomed by his infant sister, Katherine Marie, as well as a multitude of ...
VERMILION — Fayette “Fay” Powers Grose reunited with the God he faithfully served for over six decades on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. His journey to everlasting life came just as he hoped it would be — swift, peaceful and within the comfort of his home, next to his devoted wife, ...
KATHLEEN BERENDT, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Brendan Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. JOHN R. DEMAIN JR., 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Christine Church. RICHARD A. DRENNEN, 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. JAMES D. ESAU, 55, Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, University at Larchmont, Warren. ANTHONY FARINELLI, 82, Berlin Center. SERVICES: 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, and 11 a.m. Thursday, Our ...
