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Obituaries

Area deaths

CONNIE J. JONES, 81, of Poland, died Monday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Services are private. (Joseph Rossi) ELIZABETH PARKS, 79, of New Middletown, died July 19. There are no services. (Rossi & Santucci) DEBORAH K. STEWART, 70, of Salem, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth ...

Charles C. Carnes 1972-2025

DIAMOND — With disbelief and profound sadness, we announce that Charles Clifford Carnes, “Chuck,” “Chuckie,” “Charlie,” 53, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born July 20, 1972, Charles was known for his unwavering work ethic and his childlike spirit that could bring ...

Mary V. Dearing 1948-2025

BOARDMAN — Mary V. Dearing, 77, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, July 26, 2025. Mary was born May 22, 1948, in Youngstown, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Johnston DeKatch, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and began her ...

Shirley A. Schneider 1949-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley A. Schneider, 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born May 31, 1949, in Youngstown. She was raised by her grandparents, Samuel and Olive Dunmire, who loved her unconditionally. She graduated from ...

Stavros M. Poullas 1932-2025

CAMPBELL — Stavros M. Poullas, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Stavros was born March 25, 1932, in Kalymnos, Greece, a son of Michael and Kalotina Hazimahlis Poullas. He came to the U.S. when he was 18 and graduated from Campbell Memorial High ...

Helen Lehotsky 1940-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Helen Lehotsky died peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. Born Jan. 22, 1940, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Ward Pruitt. Helen graduated from South East High ...