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Veronica Harpman 1952-2026

POLAND — Veronica Harpman, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 4, 1952, in Youngstown, Veronica was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Vera V. Cipkey Illes. A lifelong resident of ...

Thomas E. Fornear 1946-2026

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Thomas Edwin Fornear, 79, died Friday, July 24, 2026, after a brief hospitalization at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Tom was born on Sept. 23, 1946, in Lynwood, California, a son of the late Frank and Marjorie Link Fornear. He moved to this area as a young boy and ...

Michael V. Weitzman 1947-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Michael V. Weitzman, 78, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026. We will never forget his courage, integrity and profound strength as he fought so hard through his illness. We will ...

Virginia K. Geddes 1944-2026

BOARDMAN — Virginia Kathryn “Ginny” Geddes, 82, of Boardman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 27, 2026, at her home. Born on June 27, 1944, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Steve “Kelly” and Bertha Galmish Fedor. Virginia was a graduate of North ...

Carl R. Schumaker 1940-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Carl R. “Dick” Schumacker passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Dick was born on Nov. 13, 1940, in Dixon, Ill., a son of the late Chester and Stella Jones Schumaker. He enlisted in the United States Army and was part of ...

JoAnn M. Maga 1945-2026

POLAND — JoAnn M. Maga passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on Jan. 8, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph Petrus and Mildred Willich Petrus. A 1962 graduate of Springfield High School, JoAnn continued her education at Youngstown State. ...