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Obituaries

Eric P. Baumiller 1973-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Eric P. Baumiller passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at home. Eric was born April 15, 1973, in Youngstown, the son of Irwin “Tucker” and Kathleen Horvath Baumiller. Eric graduated in 1995 from Leonard Kirtz School and was attending Active Day / Javit Court. Prior to ...

Blake Howell 1963-2026

CLEVELAND — Blake Howell passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Blake was born June 12, 1963, the son of Earl W. and Helene A. Patton Howell. He will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, quick sense of humor and love of rock ’n’ roll. Left to cherish Blake’s memory are ...

James J. Lavernuick 1948-2026

CAMPBELL — James J. “Hoppy” Lavernuick, 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. James was born May 19, 1948 in Youngstown, the son of James and Agnes Rovder Lavernuick. A U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran, he was a proud 1966 ...

Vita Mraulak 1934-2026

STRUTHERS — Vita Mraulak, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley-Hospice House. Born June 17, 1934, in Youngstown, Vita was the daughter of the late Vito and Susie Pagley DiTommaso. She was a proud graduate of North High School. On Sept. 25, 1954, ...

Area death

DONALD F. LUKAS, 79, of Canfield, died Sunday. SERVICES: noon Monday, Lane Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11:45 a.m. Monday, funeral home.

Barbara Witt Viti 1931-2026

TALLMADGE — Barbara Witt Viti, 94, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Hospice House in Fairlawn, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born, along with her twin sister, Betty, on Oct. 15,1931, in Topeka, Kansas, to Caroline and Raymond Wolford. ...