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Donna L. Trumbetta 1963-2026

GIRARD – Donna L. Trumbetta, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Oct. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness, with her family by her side. Donna was born Dec. 2, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of Byron Bigelow Sr. and Sakiko Bigelow, and was a ...

Katherine A. Skruck 1944-2026

Katherine A. Skruck 1944-2026 McDONALD — Katherine A. “Kathy” Skruck, 82, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Kathy was born April 15, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Kukura ...

Patrick J. Koontz 1953-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Patrick Joseph Koontz, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. Pat was born on May 31, 1953, in Youngstown, the second-oldest son of the late Albert and Delores Grady Koontz. A lifelong resident of the ...

Stephen W. Soltis 1932-2026

CAMPBELL – Stephen W. Soltis, 95, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Stephen was born on Feb. 1, 1931, in Campbell, a son of Stefan and Anna Kostelnik Soltis. He was a 1949 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and ...

Patty Zdelar 1945-2026

BOARDMAN - Patty Zdelar, 81, of Boardman, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. She was born July 19, 1945. She was a much-loved tenant at Apartment 111, AHEPA Senior Apartments. There are no services. Patty, you left us too fast —- you are so sadly missed. Love and hugs from all your friends at home. Fran Kidd at AHEPA is lost without you here. Arrangements were by Schiavone Funeral Home, Youngstown. (special notice)

Hilda Mae Weeks 1928-2026

POLAND – Hilda Mae Weeks, 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Hilda was born on Feb. 7, 1928, in Poland Township, a daughter of the late Ervin and Dorcas A. Flickinger Crum. Hilda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister ...