AUSTINTOWN — Zackery Troy Blum, 24, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, July 1, 2026, while in Columbus. He was born Nov. 6, 2001, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Mitchell D. Blum. Zack had many interests and passions, including playing sports, especially basketball and ...
LOWELLVILLE — Vincent J. Bovo Jr., 75, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home in Lowellville, following an apparent heart attack. Born on June 28, 1951, in Youngstown, Vince was the son of Vincent Bovo Sr. and Patricia Byers Bovo. He was raised in the close-knit ...
BOARDMAN — Marijane Salpietra, 95, left us peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born May 14, 1931, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Buonpane Powers. A proud graduate of The Rayen School, Marijane dedicated her life ...
BOARDMAN — Daniel J. Butchko, 92, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2026, at The Inn at Christine Valley, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Daniel was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Carach Butchko, and remained a ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Betty Jane Hilbert departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 15, 1938, in Champion, Pa., Betty brought joy and kindness to all who knew her throughout her years. Betty was a dedicated accountant and partner in Catering by ...
LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Lorence S. Schwartz, also known as Lorey or Larry, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Lorence was born July 17, 1947, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul and Belle Farber Schwartz. He graduated in 1965 from Boardman High School. After high school, he attended Youngstown State University, where he became a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. He enlisted in the Army Reserve and served from 1968 to 1974. In 1977, he became responsible for the full operation of their ...
