AUSTINTOWN — Gregory J. Vargo, 64, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Austinwoods. He was born Jan. 15, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Dora C. Raco Vargo. Gregory attended the Mahoning County Workshop for several years. He loved music — both listening to records ...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — David Meranto, a cherished husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born Nov. 12, 1954, in Youngstown, David was a proud alumnus of Kent State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in labor relations. David ...

STRUTHERS — Randall Joseph Repasky, 62, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Randy was born Nov. 8, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of Robert A. and Patricia Davis Repasky. Randy was a 1983 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and went on to earn his ...

BOARDMAN — Our father, Harold “Ossy” Osborne, teed off for the final round on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 98. He was born Jan. 15, 1928, at home on Mathews Road in Boardman, son of John and Edna Osborne. He attended Boardman Schools until age 17, when he quit school and ...

NILES — Michael Castronova, 65, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Niles Senior Way. Michael was born Jan. 26, 1961, in Youngstown, to Michael Castronova and Anita Pauline Castronova. Michael was a graduate of McDonald High School, Class of 1979, and a graduate of the Art Institute of ...

MARTHA ALTIER, 92, Girard. SERVICES: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Rose Church, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. JAMES L. CONNOLLY, 91, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Friday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. ...