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Obituaries

Sharon L. Duca 1939-2025

BOARDMAN — Sharon L. Duca, 85, founder and CEO of Duca Manufacturing, Boardman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Hospice House. Sharon was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Ravencliff, W.Va., to the late Fred and June Gore. Sharon had a love of engineering sciences early on, and at 17, she ...

George E. Johnston 1930-2025

CANFIELD — George Earl Johnston passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Latrobe, Pa., to Ross and Marie Hall Johnston. He attended Youngstown College one year before being drafted into the Army. George married the love of his life, Mary Theresa ...

Elizabeth Boni 1925-2025

CANFIELD — Elizabeth “Betty” Boni, 100, passed away Nov. 26, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born June 26, 1925, in Hubbard, the daughter of the late Anthony and Ann Affinito DeLucia. Betty owned and operated the Ohio Carpet Company, in Boardman, for over 50 years and was a ...

Dennis Blisard 1957-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Dennis Blisard, 68, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Born Aug. 26, 1957, in Youngstown, Dennis was the son of the late Roy and Mary Louise Gingery Blisard. He was a 1975 graduate of Boardman High School and remained a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, ...

Nora M. Larson 1931-2025

CINCINNATI — Nora M. Larson, 94, formerly Youngstown, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. Nora Sheridan Larson was born March 4, 1931, in Youngstown. Nora was the beloved wife of 62 years to David A. Larson, who passed away in 2015. Nora, was the daughter of the late Robert Francis ...

Area deaths

WILMA F. FANTAUZZI, 99, of Boardman, died Nov. 26. Private services were held. (Rossi & Santucci) LUKE L. HEFFRON, 61, of Youngstown, died Nov. 28. No services will be held. (Thompson Filicky) EDWIN S. SMITH, 79, of Boardman, died Tuesday. SERVICES: noon Monday, Davis-Becker Funeral ...