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Obituaries

Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man,’ dies at 89

NEW DELHI (AP) — Dharmendra, a beloved star of Indian cinema, has died at 89. Known for his versatile roles in the 1970s and 1980s, he became a defining presence in Bollywood. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, calling him an iconic film personality. Dharmendra’s ...

Anthony W. Wolf 1956-2025

GIRARD — Anthony “Tony” William Wolf, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Born Aug. 17, 1956, in Youngstown, to Mitzi Jones Wolf and Anthony F. Wolf Jr., he was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and a lifelong Girard resident. Tony was ...

Johanna K. Gramelt 1942-2025

VIENNA — Johanna K. Gramelt, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Joanne was born March 10, 1942, in Warren, a daughter of Michael G. Sr. and Elizabeth Holenchak Kanche. She was a 1960 graduate of St. ...

Thomas F. Haverfield 1939-2025

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — Thomas Franklin Haverfield, 86, departed this life peacefully at home in Sun City Center on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, entering into eternal rest. He now joins his beloved wife, Carole Diorio Haverfield, who passed away in 2016. Together again, they are painting side by ...

Cheryl H. Peterka 1949-2025

BOARDMAN — Cheryl H. Peterka, 76, of Boardman and formerly of Georgia and Plymouth Meeting, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at her home. Cheryl was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pa. She was a graduate of Plymouth Meeting High School, Class of 1967. Cheryl ...

Sophia A. Thrash-Brooks 1933-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Sophia Alice Thrash-Brooks, 92, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born March 27, 1933, to John Sullivan Sr. (Lauretta) and Elizabeth Thrash-Dawson (Webster), Sophia was reared by her grandparents, Nemiah and Caroline Thrash, in ...