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Obituaries

Adeline J. Duncko 1926-2025

POLAND — Adeline J. “Babe” Duncko, left us peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the age of 99. Born Carmela Adelina Adornato on Nov. 7, 1926, in Youngstown, she lived a fulfilling life marked by compassion, dedication, and a profound commitment to the wellbeing of others. After ...

James P. Petrella 1988-2025

GIRARD — James P. Petrella, 37, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Arizona. James was born Aug. 24, 1988, in Youngstown, the son of James V. and Debra Miranda Petrella. Jimmy was a 2007 graduate of Girard High School and had attended community college in Arizona. He had ...

Anthony Foty Jr. 1936-2025

GIRARD — Anthony Foty Jr., 89, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at his home. Anthony was born May 13, 1936, in Girard, the son of Anthony and Susan Carson Foty Sr. Anthony served his country in the US Army, as a paratrooper in the Korean War. He had several ...

Sharon L. Duca 1939-2025

BOARDMAN — Sharon L. Duca, 85, Founder and C.E.O. of Duca Manufacturing, Boardman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Hospice House. Sharon was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Ravencliff, W.Va., to the late Fred and June Gore. Sharon had a love of Engineering Sciences early on and at age 17 ...

Mary E. Higham 1926-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary E. Higham, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the Inn at Old Saybrook. She was born on Feb. 19, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mollie Restle Higham, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson ...

Services

KAREN C. AUDIA, 78, Austintown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. JUDITH A. BRIAN, 75, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Saint Pope John XXIII Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niles, preceded by 10:30 ...