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Obituaries

Area death

RONALD F. BAKER, 83, of Poland, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.

Services

JUDITH ANN CANACCI, 81, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 12:50 p.m. Monday, funeral home. SARAH CHAPPELL, 83, Beloit. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, First Methodist Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, church. JOHN ...

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic, dies at 100

NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100. Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, ...

Hans G. Anderson 1938-2026

NORTH JACKSON — Hans G. Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Hans was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Nils and Marie Anderson. He lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, service to his country and a passion for racing. A proud ...

Helen Glass 1935-2026

GIRARD — Helen Glass, 91, a lifelong resident of Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born May 31, 1935, in Girard, a daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Marie Dickerhoff Fizet. Helen graduated from Girard High School as part of the ...

Judith Ann Canacci 1944-2026

WARREN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judith Ann Piccuta Canacci, a loving wife, mother and friend, who left us Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Judith was born June 15, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of Giuseppe and Josephine Galante Muscatello, and remained a ...