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Murle A. McLaughlin 1956-2026

LAKE MILTON – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Murle Allen McLaughlin on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, who was born on Nov. 10, 1956, and was reunited with his beloved parents and wife. He is survived by his two daughters, Harmony (Billy) Harvey-Hightower and Jasmine ...

Claudia Sabat 1938-2026

HOWLAND – Claudia Jones Sabat, 87, of Howland, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Claudia was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Warren, to William and Blanche Dudek Jones. She graduated from Leavittsburg High School, where she was lovingly known as “Corky.” Claudia brought joy wherever she went ...

Carol J. Castner 1939-2026

HUBBARD – Carol J. Castner, age 87, of Hubbard, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. Carol was born June 29, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Vaugh A. and Margaret L. Hrehor Stevens. She was a graduate of The Rayen School. She was a bookkeeper when she ...

Services

Oct. 22 Services MARTHA J. BARNES, 90, formerly Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Canfield Christian Church, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. PATRICIA L. BENISTON, 86, Youngstown. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, Zion Lutheran Church, Youngstown. CALLING HORS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, church. VALERIE J. CASH, 76, Youngstown. SERVICES: noon Thursday, Third Baptist Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, church. MICHAEL R. CHAMBERS, 76, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Angela Merici Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 8 p.m. ...

James Fortune Sr. 1938-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Mr. James Fortune Sr., 88, of Youngstown, transitioned from his earthly labor to heavenly peace on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, with his loving family at his side. James “Jim” Fortune Sr., a devoted public servant, proud veteran, hardworking family man and beloved member of ...

Dorothy L. D’Amico 1940-2026

AUSTINTOWN – Dorothy L. D'Amico, 86, of Youngstown, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 17, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 26, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Mancuso Pompilii. Dorothy was a beloved mother, ...