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Elizabeth A. Gawdyda 1926-2026

SOMERSET, Pa. – Elizabeth Anne Gawdyda passed into eternal rest at the home she loved on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. She was born Jan. 13, 1926, in Somerset, Pa., and moved to Youngstown not long after. She was the daughter of Julius and Josephine Bertolini, who immigrated from Northern Italy ...

Joyce B. Davis 1947-2026

CORTLAND — Joyce B. Davis, 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late Ralph Mahoney and Helen Grossman Mahoney. She came to Girard in 1976 and ...

Robert E. Doyle 1936-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert E. “Bob” Doyle, 90, an Army veteran of the city’s West Side, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Bob was born May 10, 1936, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late James Doyle and Pearl Root Doyle. He spent most of his life in the Youngstown ...

Frances C. Cappelli 1932-2026

BOARDMAN — Frances Christine Yonnotti Cappelli, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Frances was born Sept. 29, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Florence Yonnotti. She was the youngest of six siblings ...

Area deaths

CHERYL LYNN THOMPSON, 64, of Youngstown, died Friday at Hospice House. There are no services. (Kelley-Cummins) EUGENE W. WILLIAMS, 90, of Columbiana, died Sept. 12 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Friday, Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, funeral home.

Services

THOMAS M. BARRETT, 71, Salem. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Thursday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. BARBARA J. BLETZER, 84, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lane Funeral Home, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. FATHER JAMES CAVANAUGH, 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. PATRICIA L. DAWSON, 84, Champion. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, Warren. ELIZABETH A. GAWDYDA, ...