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Stephen J. Stanec 1953-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Stephen J. Stanec, 72, of Austintown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, after complications from metastatic urothelial cancer. Born April 6, 1953, in Youngstown, Stephen was the son of Steve and Philomena Stanec. He grew ...

Charles W. Dahman 1945-2025

BOARDMAN — Charles “Chuck” William Dahman, age 80, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Boardman. Born Aug. 14, 1945, in Youngstown, Chuck lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and an enduring passion for the outdoors and all things mechanical. ...

Maria E. Stewart 1927-2025

DUBLIN — Maria E. Stewart, 98, of Dublin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at The Grand Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born Oct. 24, 1927, in Youngstown, Maria was the daughter of the late John and Rose Ciminelli Carano. She was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. On May 23, 1966, Maria married the love of her life, Donald Stewart. The two shared almost 22 beautiful years together until his passing in 1988. Maria spent several decades living in Alaska, where she worked as a Commissary Manager and made a warm home for herself, during her 40 years ...

Judith A. Brian 1950-2025

NILES — Judith A. Brian, 75, of Niles, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born April 4, 1950, in Warren, the daughter of Robert and Virginia Conti Paris. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1972 graduate of ...

Area deaths

DOUGLAS E. MULLEN, 66, of Niles, died Nov. 25 at his home. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. ERNEST C. TRIPODI JR., 82, of Niles, died Nov. 25 at St. Joseph Hospital. Services at a later date. (Holeton-Yuhasz)

Services

JUNE C. BYO, 93, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Church Hill United Methodist Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, church. MELISSA A. CHRISTY, 43, Youngstown. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Old North Church, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, church. CHARLES W. DAHMAN, 80, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. WILLIAM J. DAVIES, 81, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Martin Luther Lutheran Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 ...