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Obituaries

Phil Goyette, former NHL forward and Islanders’ first coach, dies at 92

MONTREAL (AP) — Phil Goyette, the former NHL forward who helped the Montreal Canadiens win Stanley Cup titles in his first four seasons and was the New York Islanders’ first coach, died Saturday. He was 92. The team didn’t provide a cause of death. Goyette, from Lachine, Quebec, made ...

Frank F. Rocca 1941-2026

CANFIELD — Frank F. Rocca, 84, passed away surrounded by his family with love on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. Frank was born March 10, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Carlo Albert and Julia Vennettilli Rocca. Frank was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln Park High School ...

Marcia L. Braden 1946-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Marcia Lee Braden, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima, surrounded by her loving family. Marcia was born on July 13, 1946, in Salem, a daughter of the late James H. and Betty J. Spooner Braden. She was a ...

Nancy Jane Kerr 1931-2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nancy Jane Kerr, 94, who found eternal peace in God’s arms on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born March 2, 1931, in New Castle, Pa., to the late William R. McKinley and Helen S. Vance McKinley. She ...

Helen Mary Savage 1944-2026

STOW — Helen Mary Long Savage, 81, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She is the beloved wife of Michael; loving mother of Maureen Hayes (Todd), Deborah Savage (Keri Morgan), Dan Savage (Beth) and the late Tara Savage; dear grandmother of Andrew, Sean, Paul, Brigid, Malcolm and the late ...

Mary Ann Lark 1941-2026

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Mary Ann Lark, 84, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Youngstown, to Catherine and Carl Stabile. She is survived by her daughter, Carla McPheron. Arrangements entrusted to the ...