STRUTHERS — Joseph “Joe” John Opsitnik Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2025, following an extended illness. Joe was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Youngstown, to Joseph Sr. and Margaret Opsitnik. He lived his entire life in the communities of Lowellville and ...

POLAND — Judith Marie Keefer, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. Judith, known affectionately by family and friends as “Judy,” was born April 20, 1944, in Massillon, a daughter of Joseph Benedict and Mary Louise Martin Seifert. She graduated from Tuslaw ...

DANNY M. BARTELS, 71, of Salem, died Sunday in Columbiana. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. ROBERT E. DICKEY JR., 73, of Columbiana, died Sunday. No services. ...

JOSEPH B. BAKER, 98, North Lima. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Struthers. JOHN R. DEMAIN JR., 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Youngstown, and 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Christine Church. CALLING ...

CANFIELD — It is with great sadness that Debra “Debbie” L. Miller passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, away after a long illness, with her family by her side. Debbie was born Feb. 24, 1965, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Kent Miller and Carol Bookout Miller. Debbie attended ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Master Sgt. John R. “Jack” DeMain Jr., 85,, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, following a short illness. Jack was born Oct. 30, 1940, in Youngstown, to Flora and John R. DeMain Sr. A proud lifelong resident, he was a graduate of South High School, Class of ...