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Obituaries

Nancy R. Shaffer 1935-2025

BESSEMER, Pa. — Nancy R.Shaffer, 90, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at Masternick Memorial Health Care. Nancy was born April 4, 1935, in Bessemer, Pa., daughter of the late Carlo and Jessie Carletti Marangoni. Nancy was a homemaker, a Sunday School teacher and secretary at First Covenant ...

Michael L. Thompson 1947-2025

POLAND — Michael Lee Thompson, 78, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. He was born March 28, 1947, in Warren, a son of Lee and Mary Kay Fischer Thompson. He graduated from Champion High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State ...

Kosovo independence leader dies at 78 years

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving ...

Makala M. Gasparek 1989-2025

BOARDMAN — Makala Marie Gasparek, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, was sent to her eternal home on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born June 17, 1989, the daughter of Darius Gasparek and Teresa Palik-Gasparek. Makala was a shining light in the lives of all who had ...

Howard F. Wiff 1930-2025

BOARDMAN — Howard Frederick Wiff, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. He was born April 28, 1930, in Youngstown, a son of Erine and Mildred Krepps Wiff. He joined the Navy Reserve and then worked as a carpenter. Howard was a longtime ...

Donna McWilliams 1928-2025

GIRARD Donna McWilliams, 97, departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all ways and He shall direct thy path.” She was born May 19, 1928, the daughter of Ivan E. Creed and Emma Louise ...