WARREN — Jose L. Alappatt, M.D., 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born Jan. 27, 1939, in India, the son of Lonappan and Achamma Alappatt, he lived a life marked by courage, compassion and an unwavering dedication to both his family and his profession. After emigrating to ...

VIENNA — Charles Ted Slaven, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born Oct. 23, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Charles and Hazel Fleming Slaven. He graduated from Poland Seminary High ...

CANFIELD — George Ritz, a cherished husband, brother, uncle, educator, coach, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026. He was 82. George was born Aug. 25, 1943, in Youngstown, the third child of Cecila Mauser and John Ritz. A 1961 graduate of East High School, George ...

GLADYS M. MARTIN, 79, of Mineral Ridge, died Thursday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick)

POLAND — Donald J. “Roe” Rabosky, 77, formerly of Struthers, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, at UPMC Jameson, with his sister and brother-in-law at his bedside. Don, more commonly known as “Roe” by his friends, was born on Feb. 7, 1949, in Alameda, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas E. Secrest, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley-Liberty. He was born July 9, 1953, in Salem, a son of Harold Secrest and Marjorie “Jane” Fitzpatrick Secrest. He was a 1971 graduate of Salem High School. He dedicated over 40 years as ...