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Obituaries

Mary Grace Aurandt 1955-2026

POLAND — Mary Grace Aurandt, 70, passed peacefully into eternal rest Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary Grace was born Nov. 2, 1955, in Youngstown, to the late James C. and Grace Louise Butler Stevenson. From a young age, she ...

Louis ‘Mike’ Kolich 1954-2026

SALEM — Louis “Mike” Kolich, a man of exceptional warmth and humor, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, leaving a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished by all who knew him. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose vibrant ...

James E. Polish 1939-2026

AUSTINTOWN — James E. Polish, 86, died peacefully Thursday evening, Jan. 22, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House. James was born March 3, 1939, in Coitsville, to Joseph and Mary Scaglione Polish. He was a 1956 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. James worked at Youngstown ...

Carolyn F. Sawyer 1937-2026

COLUMBIANA — Carolyn Faith Dawson Sawyer, 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Hampton Woods Rehabilitation Center in Poland. She was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Youngstown, the oldest daughter of Earle and Emma Dawson. Carolyn graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1955. She ...

Area death

ROBERT J. ABRAMS, 81, of Salem, died Tuesday at Hospice House. There are no services. (Stark Memorial)

Services

ANTHONY C. ANGELO, 85, Edinburg, Pa. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Church, New Castle, Pa. RUTH ANN BRUDERLY, 76, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, funeral home. CHERYL A. CLEVENSTINE, ...