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Obituaries

Charles W. Beltz 1946-2025

BOARDMAN — Charles William Beltz, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Charles was born July 7, 1946, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Sophie Nogay Beltz. He graduated from Sharon High ...

Sarah A. Wallace 1996-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Sarah Ashley Wallace, 29, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Sarah was born April 27, 1996, in Youngstown. She was a beloved daughter, sister and friend who brought joy, laughter and warmth into the lives of everyone she met. Sarah grew up in Youngstown and was known for ...

Sam Vario 1927-2025

LIBERTY — Sam Vario, 98, of Liberty Township, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. He was born June 11, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of Anthony and Jenny Vario. He was a 1946 graduate of Chaney High School, where he excelled in football and baseball. He was a veteran of the United States ...

Services

ELIZABETH J. BOOZER, 89, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. MARTIN A. CONTI, 84, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Brendan Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. SHARON R. GINGRICH, 79, New Middletown. ...

David J. Smercansky 1957-2025

POLAND — David John Smercansky, 68, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Born June 21, 1957, in Youngstown, David was the son of Frank and Bertha Schuster Smercansky. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Poland Seminary High School in ...

Patricia Jean Palowitz 1947-2025

HUBBARD — Patricia Jean Palowitz, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at Adventura at Humility House in Austintown. She was born May 28, 1947, in Youngstown. She was a 1966 graduate of Struthers High School and went on to get her LPN from Choffin School of Practical ...