YOUNGSTOWN — Lt. Col. David L. Wrikeman (Retired), 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 24, 2025. David was born on Sept. 15, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clarence and Marie Delpine Wrikeman. He was involved in the Boy Scouts of America throughout ...

GIRARD — Joseph Melfi, known to many as “The Mayor,” passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with his children by his side, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service and love for his community and family. Born on Sept. 27, 1939, Joe was the son of the late James and Rose ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Stephen A. Zarlenga, 83, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a long illness, under hospice care at Briarfield Manor in Austintown. Born on Oct. 7, 1941, in Youngstown, he was the son of Joseph V. and Mary Ciolli Zarlenga. A 1960 graduate of Chaney ...

GIRARD — Suzanne Mathew, 74, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Liberty Healthcare Center. Suzanne was born Oct. 23, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Leech Pavlinic Sr. She was a 1968 graduate of Girard High School, and later went on to work at Perkins ...

GLORIA J. STEFFEY, 77, of Youngstown, died Saturday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Fox Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, funeral home. RAYMOND V. VASVARI SR., 88, of Struthers, died April 24 at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. (Kirila)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first black U.S. secretary of labor and a fierce advocate for workplace equality. She died Friday at the age of 77. Herman broke many barriers in her prolific career, and ...