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Craig T. Heinz 1978-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Craig T. Heinz passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the age of 48. Born on Feb. 6, 1978, in Youngstown, he was a proud 1996 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Craig dedicated many years of his life to serving his community as a firefighter with the Youngstown Fire ...

Robert Eshenbaugh 1952-2026

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Robert “Bob” Eshenbaugh, 73, passed away at his home Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born April 9, 1952, in Allegheny County, Pa., to the late Dellis and Elizabeth Hunsbarger Eshenbaugh. His family moved to Youngstown in the late 1950s. Bob graduated from ...

Robert S. Sine 1943-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Robert S. Sine, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born on Jan. 25, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Steven and Vera Orosz Sine. Robert was a graduate of Chaney High School and attended college prep courses. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Robert exemplified dedication, honor and service to his country. Following the service, he began working for an insurance company. Later, he began working for Tamarkin Company as a truck driver, delivering goods for Giant Eagle. Throughout his life, he remained an avid outdoorsman, ...

Mary Jane Dean 1931-2026

HUBBARD — Mary Jane Dean, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 9, 2026, at her home. She was born in Greenville, Pa., on Dec. 27, 1931, a daughter of Fred C. and Alice E. Hughes Haws. Mrs. Dean, a homemaker, graduated from Penn High School in 1949. She married the love ...

Carl W. Flitcraft Jr. 1936-2026

POLAND — Carl W. Flitcraft Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Salem, Ohio, a son of the late Carl W. Flitcraft Sr. and Mary Rotar Rutkay. Carl made New Middletown his home in 1962. Over the decades ...

Karen Sue George 1947-2026

POLAND — Karen Sue George, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. Karen will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor and spunky personality. She will be especially remembered for her signature phrase, ...