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RAFAEL CRUZ SR., 90, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Spanish Evangelical Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, church. KATHLEEN M. DOYLE, 87, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. EDWARD KLEMPAY, 95, formerly of ...

Carlton A. Sears III 1950-2025

SUGAR BUSH KNOLLS — Carlton Alfred Sears III, 75, went to be with his Lord and Maker on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Born April 1, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, Carlton graduated from Wittenberg University in 1972, majoring in Asian studies. From there, he went on to receive a master’s degree in ...

Robert J. Brudis Jr. 1948-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Robert John “Bob” Brudis Jr., 77, passed away at his residence. He was born May 28, 1948, in Youngstown, to Robert and Madelyn Torrese Brudis. Robert proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged ...

Bruce R. Kirkland 1938-2025

CANFIELD — Bruce R. Kirkland, 87, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2025, at his residence. Bruce was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clifford and Mary Wyllie Kirkland, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School ...

On the record: Campbell

Campbell WHAT: Board of Education meeting on Tuesday PRESENT: Beth Donofrio, Judy Gozur, Gary Bednarik, Tony Kelly, Tina Tsagaris, Treasurer Nora J. Montanez and Superintendent Matthew Bowen The board: •Approved financial reports and payment of bills as presented by the ...

Robert A. Wilkeson 1942-2025

POLAND — Robert A. “Bob” Wilkeson, 83, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, with his daughter by his side. Bob was born March 15, 1942, in Youngstown, to Ray and Margaret McKinney Wilkeson. On Aug. 22, 1964, he married the love of his life, the former Linda Kent. ...