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Joseph Charles DeFuria Sr. 1926-2026

YOUNGSTOWN—Joseph Charles “Joe” DeFuria Sr., 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. He was born on July 26, 1926, in Youngstown, to parents Anthony and Concetta DelMonte DeFuria. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and ...

Robert W. Fuller 1962-2026

POLAND — Robert W. Fuller, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept.. 6, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born Aug. 25, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Francis Dale Fuller and Phyllis Bianco Fuller, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a ...

Anthony Helmick 1983-2026

YOUNGSTOWN —- Anthony “Tony” Helmick, 43, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. He was born to Roy and Rose Helmick on July 24, 1983, making July his favorite celebration month. He always did a professional-style fireworks display on ...

Donald E. Hill 1952-2026

POLAND — Donald E. “Don” Hill, 74, of Poland, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2026. He was born April 2, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Veryl G. and Helen E. Scott Hill, and was a lifelong area resident. Don was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Don enjoyed a long and successful career in sales, beginning at Stambaugh-Thompson, followed by Lowe’s, through his retirement in 2018 as a contractor sales representative at The Home Depot. Throughout his life, Don had many passions. He especially enjoyed playing golf and watching football, ...

William Tassian 1931–2026

YOUNGSTOWN — William L. “Bill” Tassian, 94, passed into eternal life Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at his home, with his beloved wife at his side. Bill was born on Dec. 18, 1931, in Youngstown, to George Tassian and Sally Mikolajczak Tassian. He attended Elm Street Elementary School and ...

Helen La Merla Y’Barbo Snyder 1935-2026

CHAMPION—Helen La Merla Y’Barbo Snyder was called home by our Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2026, while residing at Windsor House at Champion, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born Nov. 22, 1935, in Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas, daughter of the late Felix ...