CANFIELD — Alexander J. Vrable, D.O., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the age of 71. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. He leaves behind a legacy of care, wisdom and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others. He was beloved by ...

AUSTINTOWN — Kenneth E. Hatfield, 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, leaving behind a life well-lived, well-loved and lived entirely on his own terms. Ken was born May 4, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Lester and Lucy Cuthbert ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Ann Marie Franko, 90, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ann was born March 11, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of Peter and Magda Grdenic Mahin, and was a lifelong area resident. Ann was a 1953 graduate of Woodrow ...

LAKE MILTON — Dr. Gordon G. Wepfer, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Akron. Gordon was born in 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William Oscar Wepfer and Edna Martha Leona Guhl Wepfer. He married his college sweetheart, Virginia May Schwartz, in Gordon G. Wepferchildren. ...

SALEM — Nicholas J. Parks, 32, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025. His departure marks the end of a valiant battle with anxiety and depression, a journey he navigated with courage and grace. Nicholas, affectionately known as “Nick,” was born Dec. 11, 1992, in Youngstown, the cherished ...

HINSDALE, Ill. — Ronald Michael Preksta, 81, formerly of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Ronald was born March 4, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Anastasia “Sadie” Wolsonovich Preksta. He was a ...