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Helen Tomich 1961-2026

COLUMBUS – Helen E. Tomich, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Helen was born May 28, 1961, in Youngstown, a daughter of Michael P. and Mary Rose Hamrock Tomko. She was a 1979 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Choffin Career and Technical School. She grew up in Coitsville Township. Helen married the love of her life, John A. “Yunko” Tomich, on Feb. 4, 1989, and they shared 37 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on Feb. 19, 2026. Following her marriage to John, she lived in Rootstown, Poland and Wallingford, ...

William Gustafson Jr. 1950-2026

SEBASTIAN, Fla. – William “Bill” Donald Gustafson Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Born Aug. 15, 1950, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late William Donald “Don” Gustafson Sr. and K. Phyllis McBride Gustafson. Bill graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and attended Youngstown State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy before contributing to global peace efforts through work with the United Nations and Joint Forces. His career brought his family to Hampton Roads. In 2016, Bill ...

Oct. 6 services

MARGARET T. BAJNOK, 94, Newton Falls. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, SS. Mary and Joseph Church, Newton Falls. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Borowski Memorial Home, Newton Falls. DANIEL S. BATTAGLINE, 64, Pasadena, California, formerly Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ciminero's Banquet Center, Niles. WILLIAM J. BEHANNA JR., 80, Youngstown. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. CAROL J. BOGGS, 87, Struthers. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, ...

Daniel A. McGiffin 1968-2026

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel Aloysius McGiffin passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Daniel was born in January 1968, the son of Thomas and Noreen Handel-McGiffin. A graduate of Boardman High School in 1987, he continued his education at Youngstown State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and astronomy in 1991. He moved to the Washington, D.C., area shortly after graduation. He worked for several technical companies supporting various aerospace projects under contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense for ...

Edward Edwards 1942-2026

ASHTABULA — Edward Edwards, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2026, with his family by his side. Edward was born May 28, 1942, in Howland, the son of Harry and Lola Puegner Edwards. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Following his military service, Ed worked as a lineman with AT&T, retiring after 35 years. Outside of work, Ed enjoyed gardening, woodworking, camping, boating and jet skiing. He also enjoyed reading and was an outstanding ...

William Behanna 1946-2026

YOUNGTOWN – William J. Behanna Jr., 80, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. William was born on June 20, 1946, in Miami, Florida to William and Grace Behanna. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1964 and went to work at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Following his military service, he spent the next 36 years as an owner/operator, driving across the country and putting over one million miles on his Peterbilt. William enjoyed traveling, visiting casinos, having coffee with ...