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Frank McGovern 1950-2026

BOARDMAN – Family members had the chance to say their final goodbyes to their loved one, Frank McGovern, a longtime Boardman resident and beloved member of many communities, before he passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the age of 76. An Army veteran, Frank devoted himself to his faith, his family, his country, and his communities, especially Alcoholics Anonymous. Born April 27, 1950, in Youngstown, Frank leaves his wife, Patti McGovern; children, Bob McGovern (Kerry Flynn) and Mollie (Bret) Hartup; and grandsons, Caden Hartup and Rowan ...

Laurence M. Smith Jr. 1943-2026

POLAND — Laurence M. Smith Jr., of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 83. Known to many as “Rabbit,” he was an “Ohio Legend” of motorcycling. He published Northeast Ohio Motorcycle News and Handcrafted American Racing Motorcycles and ...

William R. Peters 1932-2026

POLAND – William “Bill” Raymond Peters, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William, known by his family and friends as “Bill,” was born on Dec. 30, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Robert C. and Mabel M. Dray Peters. Bill was a graduate of Struthers High School and a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict before returning home to the area. Bill worked as a lineman for Ohio Edison for more than 42 years before retiring in 1995. He was a ...

Area Deaths

Area Deaths ELISHA HENRY LAMAR POOLE JR., 8 months, of Warren, died at his residence on Thursday. (Borowski/Oak Meadow) ANNETTE M. DORMAN, 82, Poland, died Saturday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, funeral home.

Anthony C. Julian 1933-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Anthony C. Julian, 93, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born May 23, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Rocco and Giovanina “Jenny” Ciampo “Champ” Giuliano “Julian.” A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Anthony was proud of his Brier Hill roots and carried with him throughout his life the strong sense of family, community, and tradition that shaped his childhood. He was a graduate of The Rayen School. Anthony began his career as a jeweler after attending The Buckeye School of Watch ...

Margaret Filaccio 1940-2026

LIBERTY – Margaret R. Filaccio, 86, a longtime resident of Liberty Township, passed away from natural causes on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, early evening at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born March 31, 1940, in Sharpsville, Pa., the daughter of Maria Lopez de Suarez and Margarito Navarro. Margaret graduated from East High School in June 1957. She obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Williamson School of Business at Youngstown State University. Upon graduation, she worked as an accountant for various public accounting firms, including Abe Harshman, ...