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Obituaries

Virginia A. Ayers 1928-2025

BOARDMAN — Virginia Ann Ayers, fondly known as Ginny, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Youngstown, where she was born on June 16, 1928. She lived a life rich in warmth, kindness and dedication to her family and community. Ginny’s journey ...

Harold Yiannaki 1946-2025

BOARDMAN — Harold Yiannaki, 79, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cyprus and emigrating to the United States at the age of 3, Harold remained deeply proud of his heritage throughout his life. He was the son of Costas and Maria ...

Joseph E. Ifft 1959-2025

NILES — Joseph E. Ifft, 65, passed away peacefully, Friday on Oct. 10, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, Pa., following a courageous fight. Joe was born Dec. 20, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph B. and Dolores Dominic Ifft. He was a proud 1978 graduate of Warren JFK ...

Beverly J. Aaron 1952-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Beverly J. Aaron, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born July 18, 1952, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Clair and Betty Loree Buchanan. She was a homemaker the majority ...

Area death

MICHAEL D. RUSSO, 47, of Boardman, died Friday. SERVICES: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, funeral home.

Deborah A. Sabel 1959-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Deborah “Debbie” A. Sabel, 65, died Oct. 7, 2025. Debbie was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend. She met a boy when she was 14 and began to date Bob when she was 16. From high school sweethearts to studying to be a nurse in the back of his truck ...