BOARDMAN — Chester L. Winebold, 74, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at his home with his loving family by his side. Chester was born Sept. 8, 1951, in Oil City, Pa., the son of Chester L. Winebold Sr. and Anna Jean Cullen Winebold. Chester graduated from The Rayen School ...

CANFIELD — Jeffrey C. Swanson passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the age of 75. Born March 7, 1950, in Youngstown, Jeff lived a life marked by purpose, dedication and an unwavering commitment to his family. A proud 1968 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, where he ...

STRUTHERS — Louis P. “Butch” George, 77, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Butch was born April 12, 1948, in Struthers, son of the late Louis P. Sr. and Laura Quattro George. He was a 1966 graduate of Struthers High School and a former ...

BETH HAUCK, 78, of North Jackson, died Monday. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. PETER HUCUL, 75, of Youngstown, died Friday at his home. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) MARIANNA MILLER, 98, of Austintown, died Friday at St. Elizabeth ...

THOMAS BECKER SR., 90, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Christ Our Savior Parish. Nicholas Catholic Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. MARY BLAND, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, ...

GIRARD — Melanie Verdream, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away due to medical complications on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 51. Born Feb. 23, 1974, in Youngstown, Melanie’s vibrant spirit and artistic soul touched the lives of all who knew her. Melanie’s journey began ...