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Obituaries

Sandra J. Pressell 1939-2024

NILES — The family of Sandra J. Pressell, affectionately known as Granny, is saddened to announce her passing Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born Aug. 18, 1939, in Youngstown, the daughter of Julius and Marian Katcher Russell and resided most of her life in ...

Grace B. Richards 1929-2024

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Grace Betty Richards passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at the age of 95. Grace was born in North Benton and lived most of her life in Poland. She graduated from Chaney High School in Youngstown in 1947. Grace worked in the business office at Youngstown Sheet and ...

Patrick L. McNicholas 1937-2024

GIRARD — Patrick Leo McNicholas, beloved husband, father and lifelong parishioner of St. Rose Church, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, surrounded by his family. Patrick was born May 31, 1937, in Youngstown, to Alice Murphy McNicholas and James McNicholas. He attended ...

Stephen W. Takacs 1929-2024

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Stephen W. Takacs passed away at home in the comfort of his family, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. He was 13 days shy of his 95th birthday. Steve was born at home, Dec. 23, 1929, in Masury. He was the beloved son of Stephen and Mari Csicsok Takacs. Proud of his Hungarian heritage, ...

Area deaths

DAVID G. BASS, 61, of Warren, died Friday at home. There are no services. (Carl W. Hall Funeral Home) JANICE M. BENNETT, 100, of Sebring, died Thursday at Copeland Oaks. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Friday, Damascus Methodist Church. (Stark Memorial) DAVID L. SPROUSE, 82, Salem. SERVICES: 2 p.m. ...

Services

MARY A. BURKEY, 96, formerly of Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. ALFRED A. DECHURCH, 95, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, ...