YOUNGSTOWN — Alabinia “Kookie” Ocasio, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Kookie was known for her tenacious spirit. She left Puerto Rico as a young woman and resided in Bethlehem, Pa.; Youngstown; and Buffalo, New ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley Jean Blair peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends. Shirley enjoyed many things in life and embodied the essence of kindness and empathy, making her a cherished member of both her family and the ...

BERLIN CENTER — Kathleen Louise Brown Wood, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Struthers, to the late Robert and Marjorie James Brown. She first began her career as a beautician after attending the Louis Weinberger ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Elisabeth “Liz” Born Caplen died Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born Nov. 19, 1930, in Nuremberg, Germany, Elisabeth survived WWII, but she only spoke of courage and strength from that hardship and the others she faced throughout her life. There was never a time when she did not ...

MARGARET A. BELCIK, 92, of Poland, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Dominick Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. WANDA J. HILL, 89, of Boardman, died Tuesday. (Kinnick) REBECCA A. HIVELY, 73, of New Waterford, died Tuesday at home. ...

MICHAEL CASTRONOVA, 65, Niles. SERVICES: noon Friday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, funeral home. JAMES L. CONNOLLY, 91, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Friday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, ...