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Obituaries

James H. Allender 1944-2026

MINERAL RIDGE — James H. Allender, 81, passed away Monday evening, June 29, 2026. He was born July 13, 1944, in Warren and had been a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jim worked for many ...

Doris E. Turnovsky 1930-2026

BOARDMAN — Doris Elaine Turnovsky went home to the Lord in the same way she lived life — on her own terms — when she died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 95 years and 11 months, while resting comfortably in her recliner at her daughter’s home. God granted Doris a ministry taking ...

John F. Reese 1940-2026

STRUTHERS — John F. Reese, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday evening June 28, 2026. John was born June 21, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late Regis John and Helen Gertrude Holden Reese. He was a proud 1958 graduate of Ursuline High School and spent his working career as an insurance ...

Thomas S. Bero 1949-2026

POLAND — Thomas Steven Bero, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born April 11, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth “Betty” Bero. He was a 1967 ...

James J. Tarr 1948-2026

BOARDMAN — James Joseph Tarr, 77, known to his family and friends as “Jimbo,” passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2026, after bravely battling cancer. He was born Aug. 23, 1948, to Sam and Helen Tarr. Jim married Alice Felleti Tarr on Oct. 31, 1987, and they shared many years ...

Mary Helen Lapushansky 1950-2026

COLUMBUS — Mary Helen Lapushansky, 76, formerly of Center Road in Poland, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, April 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the Claremont Retirement Village in Columbus. Born Feb. 19, 1950, in Youngstown, to Joseph and Mary Kascak, Mary Helen grew up as ...