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Charles W. Masters 1952-2025

LAKE MILTON — Charles Willis Masters passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, after suffering a stroke. Through his generous donations to Lifebanc on Jan. 1, 2026, he gave the gift of life once more. Ever the overachiever, in true Charlie fashion, he managed to make his mark twice when most ...

Patricia J. Malinowski 1940-2026

FORT MILL, S.C. — Patricia Joan Malinowski, 85, formerly of Austintown, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Malinowski, who passed away in August 2024. Their 65 years together reflected a true partnership grounded in love, resilience and a ...

Dorothy J. Ristich 1941-2026

CANFIELD — Dorothy Jean Ristich, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. Dorothy was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Cleveland, the adopted daughter of the late Michael J. Pietruch and Josephine T. Benedict ...

Jacob Kois 1929-2026

WARREN — Jacob “Jake” Kois, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away early Monday morning, Jan. 5, 2026, notably after the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24. Jake was born in 1929 in McClellantown, Pa., one of 14 brothers and sisters who were all kept busy on the ...

Gary F. Walker 1941-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Gary F. Walker, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Jan. 3, 2026, at The Inn at Glenellen. Gary was born July 11, 1941, in Christiansburg, Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Pearl Huffman Walker. He was raised in West Virginia and was a 1959 graduate of ...

Gary L. Miller 1950-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Gary Louis Miller, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born April 17, 1950, on the West Side of Youngstown, a son of the late Louis C. Miller and Geraldine P. DePiore ...