GIRARD — James V. Petrella Jr., 68, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home Sunday, April 12, 2026. James was born Nov. 15, 1957, in Youngstown, a son to the late James V. Sr. and Angeline “Jeanne” Saborse Petrella. He was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and ...

ROBERT M. DePIORE, 63, North Jackson. SERVICES: noon Wednesday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, funeral home. DEBORAH L. FINK, 68, Austintown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. CALLING ...

PARIS (AP) — Nathalie Baye, a French actor who was a fan’s favorite for her down-to-earth charm and great versatility, has died. She was 77. French president Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to an actor “with whom we loved, dreamed and grew.” French media reported that Baye died on Friday ...

AUSTINTOWN — Sandra Lee Huntley, affectionately known as Sandy, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, after an illness. Born Feb. 26, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, she lived a life shaped by hard work, faith and deep commitment to the people she loved. A hardworking and dedicated woman, ...

BOARDMAN — Luke Robert Gaines, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born Nov. 15, 2005, in Youngstown, a son of Neil and Kelley Mulholland Gaines. Luke was a 2024 graduate of Boardman High School and a lifelong Boardman resident. He will be remembered for his ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Robin L. Rantamaki, 62, passed peacefully at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in the Neurointensive ICU, with family at her bedside after battling several illnesses. She was the daughter of Ann M. Brown Stark and stepdaughter of Thayer “T” Brown, who preceded Robin in ...