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Obituaries

William Croutch 1928-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Bill” Croutch passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the age of 97. Born May 21, 1928, in Youngstown, William was a man of great character who always had a smile, willing to help anyone in need. He had an unwavering love for his ...

Lucille C. Hudak 1928-2026

STRUTHERS — Lucille C. Hudak, 97, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at her home. She was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Campbell, daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette Furtak Wilk. Lucille was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She married her husband, Victor E. Hudak, in ...

Edwin R. Berger 1946-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Edwin “Rick” Berger, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Born Oct. 1, 1946, Rick graduated from Westmoreland Central High School in New York. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Slippery Rock State College in Pennsylvania and later received his Master of ...

Area deaths

JOHN M. AMMON, 75, of Salem, died Saturday in Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Roman Catholic Parish, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Stark Memorial, Salem. MICHAEL W. SMITH, 73, of Salem, died Feb. 24. No services. (Stark Memorial) JASMINE MAE STEFFEY, 33, of ...

Catherlin E. Mitchell 1937-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Catherlin Mitchell, lovingly known as “Cat,” peacefully went to Heaven on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, with her family by her side. Catherlin was born Oct. 24, 1937, in Piedmont, Alabama, to the union of Charlie and Linnie Bee Wright Green. Catherlin dedicated her life to ...

Carolyn M. Dotson 1959-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Carolyn Marie Dotson, 67, departed this life at 10:12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Hospice House, following complications from an extended illness. She was born Jan. 16, 1959, in Youngstown, the daughter of Archie Jr. and Mattie Snider Dotson. Carolyn was employed with ...