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Gary G. Morgan 1947-2026

POLAND — Gary G. Morgan, 79, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Born June 28, 1947, in Youngstown, Gary was the son of the late George Morgan Jr. and Marion Kathleen Johnson Morgan. He was a graduate of Struthers High School and proudly served his ...

Richard R. DiMarino 1947-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Richard R. DiMarino, 79, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Rich was born Jan. 26, 1947, in Lowellville, a son of the late Gaetano and Minnie Ambrosia DiMarino, and was a lifelong area ...

Area deaths

SAMUEL BELL JR., 64, of Youngstown, died Aug. 1. (Kinnick-Youngstown) CHRISTOPHER CARROLL, 55, of Niles, died Sunday. (Kinnick-Girard) BILLIE ALAN JACKSON, 94, of Lisbon, formerly of Salem, died Friday. (Stark Memorial) HAROLD E. JONES, 78, of Warren, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. (Sterling-McCullough) DIANA LEE ROTH, 80, died Friday at Hospice House, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Saturday, Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. MARWAN YACOUB, 62, of Warren, died Saturday. (Kinnick-Youngstown)

Dorothy Frances Yatsco Makosky 1934-2026

CLEVELAND — Dorothy Frances Yatsco Makosky, 91, a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Slovene Home for the Aged in Cleveland. Dorothy will be deeply missed and always remembered by her two daughters, Donna Jean and Sharon ...

Aida Luz Rodriguez 1948-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — With profound sadness and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Aida Luz Rodriguez, also known as “Yayin,” who entered eternal rest on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Youngstown, at the age of 78. She was born on Jan. 22, 1948, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, to her beloved ...

Karyn Martorana 1965-2026

COLUMBIANA — Karyn Martorana, 61, passed to her eternal reward Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Windsor House Memory Care Center in Columbiana, after an extended illness. Her burdens and anxiety have been lifted, and she is at rest, peaceful and joyful in the Lord. She was born Oct. 6, 1965, ...