YOUNGSTOWN — Elaine Diane Harris, 78, departed this earthly home to dwell with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 4, 1947, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Richard Harris Sr. and Odessa Paige. A graduate of South High School, she ...

CANFIELD — Emilio Cruz, 60, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Edwin and Irma Garcia Cruz, and came to the United States as a baby. Emilio’s family settled in ...

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Barbara A. Powers, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at her home on Sanibel Island. She was born April 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gregory and Anne Ross, and was later joined by her brother, Robert Ross. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Arts ...

AUSTINTOWN – Mary Teresa Stryffeler, 92, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, with her husband of 69 years, Dave, at her side. She was born May 24, 1933, in Youngstown, to Irish immigrants Edward J. Murphy and Margaret McGinty Murphy. Teresa was raised in the Catholic faith at St. Dominic ...

POLAND — Anna Emma Niro, 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 3, 1940, in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Adelina Colangelo Pacella. She emigrated to the United States in 1958. A dear ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Sharon Ann Fekety-Soos passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the age of 66. Born Aug. 19, 1959, in Youngstown, she was a daughter of the late Louis Fekety and Mary Hatch Fekety White. A proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in ...