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Obituaries

Sally Klingensmith 1937-2025

SARASOTA, Fla. — Sally Wilson Klingensmith, 88, formerly of Youngstown, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. She was born May 8, 1937, to Sara and Charles Wilson. Sally graduated from Bowling Green State University with a B.S. in education and obtained an M.S. in guidance and counseling at ...

Shirley A. Dragomier 1940-2025

MINERAL RIDGE — Shirley A. Dragomier, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Shirley was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Kensington, and was the daughter of George and Emma Seals McGhee. Shirley was a 1958 graduate of Minerva High School. Prior to retirement ...

Edward Klempay 1930-2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Edward “Butch” Klempay, 95, a resident of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully in the care of hospice on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, after receiving years of loving and devoted in-home care with his son, Steven. Edward was born Jan. 16, 1930, in Youngstown, the son ...

Nicole L. Stupka 1986-2025

POLAND — Nicole L. “Cole” Stupka, 39, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. She was born March 31, 1986, in Salem, a daughter of Ronald and Linda Byers Haefke. She graduated in 2004 from Cardinal Mooney High School, where she was active on the dance line and bowling team, and, when in her ...

Deborah S. Poppke 1951-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Deborah S. Poppke passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family at her son’s home in Philadelphia, Pa. She was born Aug. 1, 1951, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Constantine Harris and the late Petronella Hrynko Harris. Ever the ...

Debbe Paskowski 1952-2025

MADISON — With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Debra Arlene “Debbe” Tkach Paskowski, who left us peacefully on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Youngstown, a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Debbe devoted her life to her family and ...