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Fashion designer Mackie dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social media accounts. Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, his publicist said. Dubbed the “Designer to the Stars,” Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony ...

Helen La Merle Y’Barbo Snyder 1935-2026

CHAMPION — Helen La Merle Y’Barbo Snyder was called home by our Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2026, while residing at Windsor House at Champion, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born Nov. 22, 1935, in Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas, daughter of the late Felix ...

Patrick Michael Keevey 1950-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — A life of service, steady dedication and memorable passions is celebrated in the remembrance of Patrick Michael Keevey, 75, of Youngstown, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Youngstown. Born on Dec. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, to John and Mary Furphy Keevey, Patrick ...

John R. Lewis 1939-2026

CANFIELD — John R. Lewis, 87, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939, in Salem, the son of John J. and Elizabeth M. Reese Lewis. John was a 1957 graduate of Salem High School and he attended the University of Cincinnati. ...

Virginia Hall 1956-2026

SAYBROOK — Virginia “Ginger” Hall, 70, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic. She was born June 10, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of David C. and Amy L. Heasley Hall. She was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and later went on to attend Westminster College. ...

Bruce E. Wood 1957-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Bruce E. Wood, 68, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born Nov. 24, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of William T. Sr. and Mary Alice Connor Wood. Bruce was a 1976 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a parts/sales clerk for Cerni Motor Sales in Youngstown for more than 30 years, prior to retiring. He married the former Maria A. Ciccotelli on Sept. 24, 1978. Together they shared 48 years of marriage and many happy memories. She survives him. Besides his wife, Bruce is survived by a stepson, ...