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Karen C. Blasko 1954-2026

EDINBURG, Pa. — Karen C. Blasko, 72, of Edinburg, Pa., passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born May 30, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Martin and Martha Peterson Dando. She was a 1972 graduate of Mohawk High School. For 17 years, she worked in the accounting department at Western Reserve Bank. She was a member of Victory Church, where she worked in the accounting department and was a teacher for 18 years for the mission. Karen enjoyed being around children. Karen will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her ...

Daniel D’Amico 1946-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Daniel D’Amico passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. He was born on Aug. 28, 1946, to Nicholas and Mary Costello D’Amico in Cleveland, but lived most of his life in the Youngstown area. After graduating from Chaney High School, he joined the United States Air Force. He ...

Geraldine Starr Banks 1945-2026

ELLSWORTH — Geraldine “Gerry” Starr Banks, 81, a lifelong resident of Ellsworth Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at home surrounded by the family she loved dearly. Gerry was born Jan. 19, 1945, to Chester and Virginia Perish Starr. She attended Western Reserve ...

Marie A. Karas 1939-2026

STRUTHERS — Marie A. Karas, 87, formerly of Struthers, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Blazek Rago. She was a graduate of East High School and a lifelong resident of ...

Mary P. Carney 1946-2026

LARGO, Fla. — Mary Paulette Nelson Carney, 80, died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. She was born in Youngstown and lived in Boardman before she moved to Largo, Florida, in 1986. She leaves behind her children, Sherri (Mark), William, Gary and Jeffrey; along with nine grandchildren and 12 ...

Area deaths

DOLORES ROSE FUSILLO, 96, of Austintown, died Monday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. IDA MAE WRIGHT HUPP, 81, of Columbiana, died Saturday. SERVICES: noon Friday, Abundant Life Fellowship, New Waterford. (Seederly-Mong & Beck) ROCCO KOVACS SR., 81, of Austintown, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. FRANK C. ...