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Obituaries

Dominic J. Albanese 1942-2026

GIRARD — Dominic J. Albanese, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Dominic was born March 27, 1942, in Pennsylvania, the son of Anthony and Alvena Costello Albanese. Dominic was a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he earned his bachelor’s ...

Charles H. Girts 1938-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Charles H. Girts, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born July 4, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Charles W. and Eva Mae Creighton Girts. He attended South High ...

Joanne Colombo 1953-2026

HUDSON — Joanne Colombo passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home after a courageous four-plus-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in person and in spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet (nee Shasho) and Joseph Sobinovsky. She leaves ...

Area deaths

LAWRENCE S. KURILLA, 84, of McDonald, died Thursday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) MARY MODARELLI, 103, of Liberty Township, died Friday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) LINDA SINKOVICH, 74, of North Lima, died March 21. There are no services. (Rossi and Santucci) EARL H. ...

Loomis R. Conti Jr. 1936-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Loomis Roger Conti Jr. entered into rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Lou was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Conti; his parents, Loomie and Mary Conti; and a sister, Joanne D’Onofrio. Survivors include five nephews and one niece and their spouses, Joseph D’Onofrio ...

Richard F. Kish 1932-2026

JACKSON CENTER, Pa. — Richard F. Kish, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Richard was born in Youngstown on Oct. 3, 1932, and lived a long and dedicated life marked by service to his country, his community and his family. Richard proudly served in the United States ...