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John Hendershot Jr. 1934-2026

AUSTINTOWN — On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, John Hendershot Jr. passed away at the age of 92. He was born on June 3, 1934, in Vienna, to the late John and Frances Yousko Hendershot. After graduating from Jackson-Milton High School, he began his career as a press operator at the Packaging ...

Lorraine H. Milanek 1937-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — In the comfort of the home she occupied for 61 years and in the presence of her loving family, Lorriane H. Milanek, 89, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, one week before her 67th wedding anniversary. Lorraine Helen was ...

Darlene S. Fuda 1946-2026

NILES — Darlene Sue Fuda, 80, passed away on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 5, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Carl William and Pauline Hatmaker Anderson. Darlene was a 1965 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and ...

Samuel H. Morrison 1935-2026

CLARION, Pa. — Samuel Hezekiah “Sam” Morrison, 91, of Clarion, Pa., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Born on July 8, 1935, Sam was the son of George and Ethel Morrison. He graduated from Brookville High School in 1953 and retired from Conrail ...

Joann L. Schanz 1936-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Joann L. Schanz, 90, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2026, at Austinwoods with her family by her side. Joann was born July 27, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Diana Lucarell, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1954 ...

Services

WILLIAM W. BAIRD, 53, Poland. SERVICES: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. THOMAS E. BALINT, 57, Stow. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Lane Funeral Home, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. BEVERLY A. BISCONTI, 83, Poland. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday, Holy Rosary Church, Lowellville. CALLING HOURS: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. VERNON L. HUGHES, 95, formerly of Canfield. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, ...