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Obituaries

William R. Kerpsack 1931-2026

CANFIELD — Dr. William Robert Kerpsack, a veterinarian with a steadfast love for his family, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94. He was determined, loyal and responsible. He served his community alongside his identical twin, Dr. Robert William Kerpsack, at the Kerpsack ...

Anthony J. Krispinsky 1927-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Anthony J. Krispinsky of Austintown, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2026. He was 98. Anthony was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, son of Joseph and Katherine Illencik Krispinsky. He was a lifelong member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown. ...

Ruth A. Blevins 1951-2026

CANFIELD — Ruth Ann Blevins, 74, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born May 7, 1951, in Salem, a daughter of Wayne and Doris Lance Weingart. Ruth was a 1969 graduate of Western Reserve High School and received her RN degree from Akron ...

Roberto A. Bacani, M.D. 1938-2026

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Roberto Antonio Bacani, M.D., age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his Liberty Township home, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Roberto (known as “Bob” to family and friends) was born May 13, 1938, in Quezon City, the Philippines. As a young scholar, he excelled in ...

Denise C. Illes 1964-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Denise Catherine Illes, 61, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Denise was born May 6, 1964, in Youngstown, the daughter of Richard and Lorraine French Dorko. She worked as a support specialist and trainer for Nextgen. She was a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School ...

Helen M. Fusco 1937-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Helen M. Fusco, 88, of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026, at the Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana. Helen was born March 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Michael and Rose Stanko Kaplach, and was a lifelong area ...