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MARGARET D. BABIK, 94, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers. J. RICHARD BENNETT, 92, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING ...

Phyllis G. Vath 1941-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Phyllis G. Christian Vath, 84, born Jan. 26, 1941, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Aventura Humility House in Austintown. She was the only child of Phillip and Mabel Leis Christian and lived a life defined by devotion to family, quiet excellence, creativity, humor and a ...

David A. Graneto 1954-2026

CLEVELAND — David Anthony Graneto, 71, passed away at home in Cleveland on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Born in Cleveland, David grew up in Youngstown, where he attended both grade school and high school. He went on to earn a degree in electrical engineering through the University of ...

Milton R. Kochert 1928-2026

NORTH LIMA — Milton R. Kochert, 97, formerly of Canfield, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at The Inn at Glenellen. Mr. Kochert was born Aug. 12, 1928, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Fred and Etta Elizabeth Kochert. His family moved to Canfield in 1938. He graduated from ...

Patrick H. Keney 1948-2026

NORTH JACKSON — Patrick H. Keney passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Canton, the son of Don E. Keney and the former Nellie Curry. He was a graduate of Canton South High School and dedicated more than 30 years ...

Margaret D. Babik 1931-2026

STRUTHERS — Margaret D. Babik, 94, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. Margaret was born May 14, 1931, in Campbell, daughter of the late Michael and Martha Senda Zakucia. She was a graduate of East High School and later worked in sales for Komara Jewelers for ...