BOARDMAN — William Joseph Kelley III, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hospice House of the Valley, after an extended illness. Billy was born May 25, 1950, in North Carolina, to William Kelley and Grace Culverhouse Kelley and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. He ...

AUSTINTOWN — Idabelle J. DeHoff, 99, of Austintown, died early Friday morning, April 25, 2025. She was born June 10, 1925, to the late Herbert and Martha Seifert DeHoff. Idabelle graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. She worked for 43 years as a sales clerk between the W.T. Grant ...

GIRARD — Ross J. Mortellaro, 56, of Girard, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor and devotion to family and country. Born April 2, 1969, in Youngstown, Ross was the son of Richard and Frances DePinto Mortellaro. ...

HUBBARD — Ruth E. Smith, 94, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Ruth was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of Harry and Violet Miller Smeltzer. She was a 1948 graduate of East High School. Ruth enjoyed bowling, shopping and ...

BOARDMAN — Lee E. Elmo, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, with his family by his side. Lee was born Aug. 27, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of the late Rudy and Bea Hofmaster Elmo. After graduating from South High School in 1962, he enlisted in the Army. Upon his ...

NEW MIDDLETOWN — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eric Kulik, who left us on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the age of 46. Born March 4, 1979, in Youngstown, Eric was a proud graduate of Boardman High School, Class of 1997. He will be deeply missed by all who knew ...