WEST SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Rilla Svirbly, 94, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, Pa., passed away Monday morning, Dec. 9, 2024, in her home. Mrs. Svirbly was born June 28, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Hether Merat, and was a graduate of Sharpsville High ...

BOARDMAN — Barbara Jean Kuras, 89, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, surrounded by love. Barb was born March 6, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Steve and Stella Jacobs Katros. She and her late husband, John, were happily married for 70 years and raised their three sons at their ...

POLAND — Charles Norman Howell, 96, died Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2024, at The Inn at Poland Way. Born March 25, 1928, in Youngstown, he was the son of Ray E. and Marion Griffiths Howell. Norm, as he was affectionately known, graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1946. He ...

CANFIELD — Franca A. “Frances” Luongo, 90, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 6, 2024, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown after a brief stay. Franca was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Castel Di Sasso, Caserta, Italy, a daughter of the late Pietro and Natalina Petruccione, and moved to ...

HUBBARD — Paul J. Ferrett, 90, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Paul was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Hubbard, a son of Paul and Anna Ferrett. He was a graduate of Hubbard High School, Class of 1952. He worked at Ohio Water in Poland and Struthers for 34 ...

LINDA J. BRICKER, 78, of Youngstown, died Friday at Caprice Health Care. There are no services. (Stewart-Kyle) ANN KLEIN, 85, of Austintown, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) BARBARA ANN PERRY, 83, of Niles, died Friday at home. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) DARRELL ...