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Obituaries

Kathleen M. Kocjancic 1953-2026

BOARDMAN — Kathleen M. Kocjancic, 72, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on Dec. 4, 1953, in Wiconisco, Pa., a daughter of the late Kenneth B. Bettinger and Betty White Hidasey. Kathleen moved with her family to the area at the tender age of ...

Area deaths

AMI M. COLES, 52, of Youngstown, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. (Stewart-Kyle) THOMAS R. HALL, 83, of Poland, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Holy Family Church, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, and 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., ...

David E. Stryffeler 1931-2026

AUSTINTOWN — David E. Stryffeler, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and respected community leader, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 16, 1931, in North Jackson, Ohio, David was the son of the late Emanuel and Olive Wehr ...

Laura C. Sammartino 1949-2026

BOARDMAN — With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Laura C. Ciminero Sammartino, 76, of Boardman, who made her transition to her heavenly home on Friday evening, Feb. 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Laura will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, ...

John J. Chapella 1958-2026

STRUTHERS — John J. Chapella, 67, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, Ohio. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on May 29, 1958, a son of the late Andy and Ann Pavlick Chapella. John graduated from Struthers High School in 1976 and attended YSU ...

Services

CHERYL A. ABEID, 65, Campbell. SERVICES: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Victory Christian Church, Coitsville. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Wasko Funeral Home, Campbell, and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, church. JOSEPH R. CHRISTOPHER SR., 57, Austintown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, ...