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Patricia Weickenand 1930-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Patricia “Tish” Weickenand, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the age of 96. Pat, as she was also called, was born in Youngstown in 1930, the child of Charles Toy and Helen Fowler Toy. She grew up in Youngstown and ...

Frances M. Martin 1941-2026

STRUTHERS — Frances M. Martin, 85, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. She was born on Nov. 2, 1941, in Youngstown, to Joseph and Theresa Sarisky Pavlich and was the second of five daughters. Frances graduated from Wilson High School and attended cosmetology school, becoming a beautician ...

Helen Patricia DePascale 1957-2026

POLAND – Helen Patricia DePascale, 69, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Helen was born on Sept. 8, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the daughter of Gerald “Chico” and Marie “Tizzy O’Connor” DePascale. She ...

Msgr. George Appleyard 1942-2026

PITTSBURGH – The Very Rev. Archimandrite Monsignor George William Appleyard passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at The Willows Presbyterian Senior Care. He was born on Jan. 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to William H. and Violet Fela Appleyard. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary ...

Edward A. Stackpole 1969-2026

COLUMBIANA – Edward “Ed” A. Stackpole, 57, died on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1969, in Youngstown. Ed’s life was centered around his faith, his family and the people he loved. He was a devoted husband, a proud ...

Nov. 7, 2026, services

SYLVIA M. CRESPO, 90, Austintown. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Wasko Funeral Home, Campbell. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and noon to 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. MICHAEL FARRAGHER, 74, Galveston, Texas. SERVICES: noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Cassese’s MVR, Youngstown. MICHELINA FATA, 90, Canfield. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Angela Merici Church, Youngstown. CHARLES O. FITCH SR., 82, Edinburg, Pa. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Nov. 14, Bethel Friends Church, Youngstown. HARRY L. GUNTER, 85, Hubbard. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon ...