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John F. Galida 1935-2026

CAMPBELL — Dr. John Frances Galida, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Hospice House after a short illness. John was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Campbell, a son of John and Mary Cebula Galida. He was a lifelong area resident. John met his wife, Florence Jean Katula, as an infant, ...

Elizabeth J. Stephenson 1938-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Elizabeth J. Stephenson, 88, a beloved member of the Youngstown community, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hospice House. Born Sept. 22, 1938, in Campbell, Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of the area, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication that ...

Lisa A. Pritchard 1957-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Lisa Ann Pritchard, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born Feb. 22, 1957, in Youngstown, to the late Robert Andrew and Dorothy Mae Moore Petersen. Lisa was a beloved mother, sister, “MiMi” and friend whose creative spirit and warmth touched the lives ...

Services

MARY ANN BACH, 73, Liberty. SERVICES: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Augustine Funeral Home, Youngstown. MARTIN D. BARTOS, 70, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary and St. Joseph Parish, Newton Falls. DEAN A. BUSHLING, 53, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, McCauley Funeral Home, Youngstown. MITZIE N. CUSHING, 93, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Leetonia. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, church. RICHARD G. GRESLEY, 56, Girard. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Friday, The Village Banquet Center, McDonald. ELIZABETH R. ...

Joseph P. Skala 1938-2026

UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Joseph P. Skala, 88, passed away Monday, June 9, 2026, with his loving family and friends by his side. Joseph was born Jan. 23, 1938. Joe attended Footedale Elementary. He graduated from German Township High School in 1956, where he participated in varsity wrestling for ...

Area deaths

JUDITH ANN CANACCI, 81, of Warren, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 12:50 p.m. Monday, funeral home. ERNEST S. GATTA, 94, of Niles, died Tuesday at home. (Blackstone) FRANCES JEAN ROSCOE, 96, of Warren, died Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Vienna. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Monday, Kyle Funeral Home, Vienna Chapel.