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Obituaries

Hildegard Dunkerley 1927-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Hildegard Dunkerley, 98, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon, April 8, 2025, at Hospice House. She was born March 12, 1927, in Baumgarth, Germany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Dobezinski Kawaschinski, and came to Youngstown in 1959. Hildegard retired in ...

Susan J. Johnson 1947-2025

STRUTHERS — Susan Jayne Johnson, aka “Aunt Susie,” 77, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 30, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter to the late William T. and Lucille Frondorf Johnson. Susan was a 1965 graduate of Poland Seminary ...

Theodore J. Spencer 1946-2025

CAMPBELL — Theodore J. “Ted” Spencer, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his family, Monday, March 31, 2025. Ted was born Dec. 14, 1946, in Youngstown, the son of John V. Spencer and Marie Hasapes Spencer. He was a 1964 graduate of Campbell Memorial High ...

Betsy B. Bovo 1940-2025

STRUTHERS — Betsy B. “Patty” Bovo, 84, passed away after a long battle with cancer, Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home and surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born Aug. 18, 1940, in Hillsville, Pa., a daughter to the late Pete and Rose Maravola Messina. Patty worked as a ...

Robert L. Mahaffey 1937-2025

GIRARD — Robert “Bob” L. Mahaffey, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday Morning, April 5, 2025. Bob was born Jan. 19, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert W. and Wilma Decker Mahaffey. After graduating from North High School in 1955, where he won many medals for track and ...

Jane Garver Johnson 1932-2025

NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Jane Garver Johnson, 92, formerly of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born April 3, 1932, in Youngstown, a daughter of Lief and Lois Kohler Garver. A memorial will be held 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Harry J. Will ...