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Obituaries

Mariam Dagga, freelance journalist in Gaza, killed by an Israeli strike

Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who freelanced for The Associated Press and other news organizations and produced harrowing images of the war in Gaza, was killed Monday by an Israeli strike on a hospital. She was 33. Through photographs and video, Dagga captured the lives of ordinary ...

City man charged with DUI in court

LIBERTY — A Youngstown man who was set to face vehicle-related charges from an August traffic stop made an appearance in court Monday after Liberty police arrested him a second time Saturday. Arley Gomez, 34, pleaded not guilty to DUI, no driver’s license, lanes of travel and a criminal ...

Herb J. Douda 1949-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Herb J. Douda, 76, of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1949, in Heidelberg, Germany. He was adopted by his service parents, 2nd Lt. Army Nurse Anna E. Thompson Douda and Lt. Col. Joseph L. Douda. Herb and ...

Patricia Repasky 1940-2025

STRUTHERS — Patricia Repasky, 85, of Struthers, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at her home. Born April 11, 1940, in Struthers, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Zala Anderson Davis. A graduate of Struthers High School, Patricia was a lifelong resident of the ...

William J. Manser 1949-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William J. Manser, 75, of Youngstown, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Hospice House. He was born Sept. 16, 1949, in Youngstown to Ferris and Sophie Manos Manser and grew up in Coitsville. Bill graduated from Ursuline High School in 1967 and received a bachelor’s degree ...

Michael L. Wilfong Sr. 1963-2025

CAMPBELL — Michael L Wilfong Sr., 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Michael was born Aug. 28, 1963, in Warren, a son of Earl William and Mildred Ruth Smith Wilfong. He was a 1981 graduate of Howland High School and a lifelong resident of ...