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Obituaries

Matthew D. Brown 1950-2025

CANFIELD – Matthew D. Brown, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love. Matthew was born April 25, 1950, in Steubenville, a son of the late Calvin E. Brown and Bette H. Hineline Rodgers. He came to the Youngstown area as a child and ...

Jacqueline G. Leonard 1930-2025

COLUMBIANA — Jacqueline Grace Leonard, of Columbiana, formerly of York, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, just two days before her 95th birthday (Sept. 8, 1930), with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of Donald E. Leonard, with whom she shared 76 years ...

Area deaths

Area Deaths TIFFANY M. BURKEY, 49, of McDonald, formerly of Youngstown, died Sept. 2. Services will be announced at a later date. (Stark) DONALD L. FRYMAN, 92, of Salem, died Friday. There are no services. (Stark) TIM D. MCNINCH, 81, of Mineral Ridge, died Friday. Arrangements are pending. ...

Joseph B. Vanek 1948-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Joseph B. Vanek, 77, of Austintown, died Friday morning, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at his residence, following an extended illness. “Pineapple”, as he was affectionately known, was born March 24, 1948, in Cleveland, the son of Joseph and ...

Debra D. Day 1951-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Debra Diane Day passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. She was born June 15, 1951, the daughter of Bill Cusick and Frances Baker. She leaves behind her husband, Fred; two sons, Jody Hershbine and his wife, Casey, and Robert Hershbine and his wife, Michelle; and one daughter, ...

Betty Barwick 1933-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Betty Barwick, 92, died on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. She was born on Jan. 23, 1933, in Morgantown, W.Va., a daughter of Felix Metheny and Violet Sprague Metheny. Betty was a graduate of West Virginia University High School, where she played the slide trombone in the band. ...