AUSTINTOWN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert “Sammy” Sammartino, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 70. Born Jan. 2, 1956, in Youngstown, he built a life centered around family, hard work and fun. He will be remembered for his warm ...

JENKS, Okla. — John Quinn O’Malley, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2026. John was born March 9, 1954, in Youngstown, to Howard J. O’Malley Jr. and Rosemary Quinn O’Malley. He graduated from Ursuline High School in the Class of 1972 and continued his education at Gannon ...

AUSTINTOWN — Richard E. Schaefer, 78, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Eugene and Jane Potter Schaefer. Richard Schaefer married Darlene Ferla on Aug. 20, 1976. Together for almost 50 years, ...

GEORGE COST, 93, of Niles, died Monday at Hospice House. Services were private. (Holeton-Yuhasz) GEORGE DiCIOCCIO, 69, of Boardman, died Monday. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. FRED J. MORANO JR., 76, of ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Raymond E. Novak, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 16, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born Feb. 16, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Mary Baytos Novak. After attending St. Matthias School, Raymond graduated from Cardinal ...

TALLMADGE — Rose Rakocy, 100, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, just shy of her 101st birthday. She was born June 8, 1925, in Youngstown, the daughter of Galleni and Mary Virgallito Lenefonte. She graduated from Rayen High School in 1943 and married ...