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Richard J. Mrosko 1951-2025

WOODSTOCK, Va. — Richard John Mrosko, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Born Sept. 12, 1951, in Youngstown, Richard was the son of the late John and Mildred Holecko Mrosko. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and went on to build a ...

Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams dies

DALLAS (AP) — Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, has died. He was 79. Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully Saturday in Dallas surrounded by family. Hicks owned the NHL’s Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999. He also owned baseball’s Texas Rangers from 1998–2010, a period when they won three American West Division titles and made their first World Series appearance just months after the team was sold. ...

Puerto Rico salsa giant dies at 99

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have inspired Bad Bunny and other icons, has died. He was 99. Ithier was a self-taught pianist, arranger, composer, music producer and orchestra conductor of what many consider was the best salsa orchestra in the world. Ithier led El Gran Combo for more than half a century with his trademark smile and black mustache.

David H. Stuart 1952-2025

PITTSBURGH — David Stuart, 73, also known as David Howard Slutsky, passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Autumn Grove Care Center in Harrisville, Pa., after an eight-month illness. He was born David Howard Slutsky on Dec. 4, 1952, in New Castle, Pa., son of Frances Raven (originally of ...

Joyce A. Habeger 1942-2025

SALEM — Joyce Ann Keslar Habeger, 83, of Salem, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Hospice House of Poland. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her kindness, generosity and love of family. Born Nov. 24, 1942, in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Pike ...

Duke Katterheinrich 1939-2025

BERLIN CENTER — D. L. “Duke” Katterheinrich, 86, of Berlin Center, passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by his family. Duke was a 1957 graduate of New Knoxville High School, and worked as the owner operator of Dutch Harbor Marina ...