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Obituaries

James Ferris 1955-2024

BERLIN CENTER — James “Jim” Ferris passed away suddenly, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Jim, son of the late Bill and Ruth Lord Ferris, was born Feb. 3, 1955, in Tillsonburg, Ontario. He graduated from Valley Heights High School in 1973. Jim moved to ...

Margaret Maruschak 1929-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Maruschak, 95, passed away at home Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. She was born on Nov. 17, 1929, to Joseph and Irene Metro. Preceding her in death were her husband, George, whom she married on April 26, 1952; and her son, George. She is survived by her son, Joseph of ...

Michael L. Blosak 1949-2025

BOARDMAN — Michael L. Blosak, 75, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2025, at Assumption Village, North Lima. Michael was born July 27, 1949, in Cuyahoga Falls, a son of the late Leonard and Helen Young Blosak. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and dedicated ...

Thomas J. Dalton 1948-2025

LAKE MILTON — Thomas J. Dalton, 76, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2025, at his daughter and son-in-law’s house in Boardman, surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 26, 1948, the son of Thomas Dalton and Leona Braun Dalton. Tom was a 1966 Jackson ...

Donna Lynn Dota 1946-2024

AUSTIN, Texas — It comes with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Donna Lynn Dota, 78, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Donna was surrounded by her loved ones at her passing. Donna was born July 29, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Rudolph George Kogelnik and Anna Marie Sirovica. Donna ...

Dorothy V. Craven 1926-2025

POLAND — It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Virginia Craven, 98, who passed away peacefully, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Sandy Collins, with whom she resided. She was a woman of remarkable strength, love and kindness who always put others ...