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William D. Leicht 1945-2026

BOARDMAN — William David Leicht, 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Bill was born May 18, 1945, in Youngstown, to William and Betty Leicht, and raised in Mt Jackson, Pa. Although he grew up with modest means, his childhood did not lack for love or adventure. Bill ...

Joseph J. Opsitnik Jr. 1945-2025

STRUTHERS — Joseph “Joe” John Opsitnik Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2025, following an extended illness. Joe was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Youngstown, to Joseph Sr. and Margaret Opsitnik. He lived his entire life in the communities of Lowellville and ...

Judith M. Keefer 1944-2026

POLAND — Judith Marie Keefer, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. Judith, known affectionately by family and friends as “Judy,” was born April 20, 1944, in Massillon, a daughter of Joseph Benedict and Mary Louise Martin Seifert. She graduated from ...

Area deaths

DANNY M. BARTELS, 71, of Salem, died Sunday in Columbiana. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. ROBERT E. DICKEY JR., 73, of Columbiana, died Sunday. No services. (Seederly-Mong & Beck) CRAIG M. KUMER, 58, of Lowellville, died Sunday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Lowellville.

Services

JOSEPH B. BAKER, 98, North Lima. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Struthers. JOHN R. DEMAIN JR., 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Youngstown, and 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Christine Church. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. 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. ...

Debra Miller 1965-2025

CANFIELD — It is with great sadness that Debra “Debbie” L. Miller passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, away after a long illness, with her family by her side. Debbie was born Feb. 24, 1965, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Kent Miller and Carol Bookout Miller. Debbie attended ...