AUSTINTOWN — John K. “Tim” Taft, 89, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, Sept. 9, 2024, at Hospice House. John, affectionately known as Tim, was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Youngstown, the beloved son of the late John and Doris James Taft, and a lifelong resident of the area. A proud ...

CATHERINE B. BITTMAN, 77, Austintown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. ROSE M. BIELTZ-CARRADINE, 93, Strongsville. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, Bethel Lutheran Church, Middleburg Heights. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Friday, church. ERANIE CARTER, 75, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Carmen Serrano, 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born Jan. 25, 1943, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan Soto and Maria Beauchamp. Carmen was a homemaker and a member of St. Rosa de Lima Church. She volunteered ...

CANFIELD — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter J. Raptis, 43, who made his transition to his heavenly home Saturday evening, Sept. 7, 2024, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Peter was born Jan. 2, 1981, in Youngstown, the son of Gus and Diane Van ...

CINCINNATI — Margie Morrisroe Seidner was a beloved grandmother, mother and wife during her remarkable 97 years of life. She passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. She was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of Stephan and Mary Haus. Margie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High ...

MARK T. GIESEY, 58, of Youngstown, died Saturday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) JOHN K. TAFT, 89, of Austintown, died Monday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick)