BOARDMAN — Jeanette Turner Rowe passed away from natural causes on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the age of 93. Jeanette was born Jan. 5, 1933, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank Turner and Agnes Connell Turner. She was their youngest child, along with her three older brothers, Donald Turner, ...

CAMPBELL — Louis Ralph Porfilio, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Louis was born July 19, 1940, to devoted parents Ralph and Mary Demain Porfilio as the third of four children raised in Youngstown. Lou graduated in 1958 from East High School and enlisted into the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley Plevniak, 64, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Shirley was born Feb. 1, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of John and Minnie Bagley Stanley, and was the baby girl of 12 siblings and affectionately known to her family as “Brat.” Feisty and fierce — some might ...

AKRON — Michael W. Lewellyn, 47, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. He was born Sept. 13, 1978. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Joy Lewellyn, and his sister, Laura. Mike graduated from Stow High School in 1997. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronda M. Esker passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 57. Born Oct. 14, 1968, in Canton, Ronda was a proud graduate of North Jackson High School, Class of 1986. She devoted over 30 years to her career in the military, where her commitment and ...

MASON — Harry Burton passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 84. Harry was the consummate husband, father and provider. He served his country in the U.S. Army, including being a member of the National Honor Guard, before embarking on a 41-year career ...