NEW WATERFORD — Carol J. Damore, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at her home. She was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Struthers, a daughter of the late Lyle Stewart Lowry and Patricia Rhodes Lowry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown College and ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret M. Ong, 97, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Center, with her family by her side. Margaret was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kovach Potocnak, and was a lifelong area ...

COLUMBIANA — Louis D. Chabut, 86, formerly of Boardman and St. Augustine, Florida, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Parkside Health Center in Columbiana, from complications of an aneurysm. Louis suffered an aneurysm at his Florida home on Oct. 23, 2025. His son, Louis, brought him ...

ROBERTO A. BACANI, 87, Liberty. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home, Youngstown. JULIUS BALOGH, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown. ...

CANFIELD — Dr. William Robert Kerpsack, a veterinarian with a steadfast love for his family, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94. He was determined, loyal and responsible. He served his community alongside his identical twin, Dr. Robert William Kerpsack, at the Kerpsack ...

BOARDMAN — Donald J. Briner, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He was born June 12, 1960, in Butler, Pa., son of the late Philip Briner and Mary Jane Heller. Donald graduated from Butler High School and worked as an aide at Ron Joy Nursing Home. He also worked at ...