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John R. Lewis 1939-2026

CANFIELD — John R. Lewis, 87, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939, in Salem, the son of John J. and Elizabeth M. Reese Lewis. John was a 1957 graduate of Salem High School and he attended the University of Cincinnati. ...

Virginia Hall 1956-2026

SAYBROOK — Virginia “Ginger” Hall, 70, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 10, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of David C. and Amy L. Heasley Hall. She was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and later went on to attend Westminster College. ...

Bruce E. Wood 1957-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Bruce E. Wood, 68, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of William T. Sr. and Mary Alice Connor Wood. Bruce was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a parts/sales clerk for Cerni Motor Sales in Youngstown for more than 30 years, prior to retiring. He married the former Maria A. Ciccotelli on Sept. 24, 1978. Together they shared 48 years of marriage and many happy memories. She survives him. Besides his wife, Bruce is survived by a stepson, ...

Area deaths

LULA C. FOSTER, 86, of Niles, died Thursday. (Holeton-Yuhasz) ELSIE M. HINSON, 97, of Sebring, died Saturday. There are no services. (Stark Memorial)

Services

JOSEPH CHARLES “JOE” DEFURIA SR., 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Mary Magdalene Parish-St. Christine Church, Youngstown. DIANA L. DODD, 56, Youngstown. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, Schiavone Funeral Home, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, funeral home. JOHN S. DONCHESS JR., 79, Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Magdalene Parish-St. Christine Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with prayers at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. LARRY D. GRIMM, 93, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John’s ...

Elizabeth L. Himes 1942-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth L. “Betty” Himes died on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Betty was born Feb. 13, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert J. and Lillian Hoffman England. She was raised in Struthers and moved to New Middletown in 1968. Betty graduated from Struthers High School in ...