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Obituaries

John J. Anderson 1930-2025

POLAND — Dr. J. James Anderson passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the age of 95. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His life was marked with an emphasis on service, care and compassion for his family and those he cared for. He was born April 10, 1930, ...

Allen Lloyd Smith 1934-2025

CLEVELAND — Allen Lloyd Smith, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at his home, a result of various health challenges. He was born on March 9, 1934, a son of Chester and Olivia Smith in Port Gibson, Mississippi. The family later moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Allen had two brothers, Chester ...

George E. Johnston 1930-2025

CANFIELD — George Earl Johnston passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Latrobe, Pa., to Ross and Marie Hall Johnston. He attended Youngstown College one year before being drafted into the Army. George married the love of his life, Mary ...

Eileen L. Clemente 1943-2025

POLAND — Eileen L. Clemente died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at The Inn at Poland Way. Eileen was born on May 10, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Julia Skovira Franko. The family moved to Poland when Eileen was a child, and she graduated from Poland Seminary High ...

Area death

AMELIA PALOMBARO, 94, of Youngstown, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman.

Samuel J. Traino Jr. 1938-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Samuel J. Traino Jr., 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of Samuel J. Traino Sr. and the former Rose Lepore. Samuel was a veteran of the Army, having served as a sergeant (T) E5. He was employed as a ...