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Mabel V. Gordon 1938-2026

NORTH LIMA — Mabel V. Gordon, 88, formerly of Hubbard, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Caprice Health Care in North Lima. Mabel was born March 12, 1938, in New Middletown, a daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth Martin Shives. She was a 1956 graduate of North High School. Mabel was a timekeeper at Commercial Shearing and later worked in production at Classic Optical, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mabel will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her family: her daughter, Joy Ann Koporc of Streetsboro, and her son, John Paul ...

Richard William Darbey III 1966-2026

WARREN — Richard William Darbey III, 60, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Richard was born June 22, 1966, in Warren, a son of Richard Darbey Jr. and the late Linda Tunison Darbey. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1988. After high school, Richard ...

Dale F. Ilich 1949-2026

GIRARD — Dale F. Ilich, 77, passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a brief illness. Dale was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late Steve Ilich and the late Irene Fillers and was a lifelong resident of ...

Frank Frattaroli 1947-2026

STRUTHERS — Frank Frattaroli, 79, passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, Sept. 17, 2026. Frank was born July 8, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank and Ann Bruno Frattaroli. He was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In 1966, Frank was drafted ...

Mary I. Walko 1928-2026

COLUMBIANA — Mary Isabelle Walko, 98, formerly of Poland, died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at The Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana. Isabelle was born March 20, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of John P. and Helen G. Ferenchak Bobby. She attended St. Matthias Catholic School and ...

Barbara J. Bletzer 1942-2026

POLAND — Barbara Jean Bletzer, 84, of Poland, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center. Barbara was born on March 24, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Eileen Wells Davis. A lifelong area ...