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Patricia E. Mills 1949-2026

BROOKFIELD — Patricia Eileen Cratsley Mills, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, after a hard-fought and courageous battle with multiple system atrophy. She was 76 years old. Patty was born on Sept. 12, 1949, to William F. Cratsley Sr. and Helen J. ...

Joseph Fitori 1941-2026

NAPLES, Fla. — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Fitori, a man who touched so many with his love, kindness and humor. Joe was born on Nov. 8, 1941, in Boardman, Ohio, and transitioned out of this life peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on ...

Frances C. Bizub Miketa 1929-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Frances C. Bizub Miketa, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Frances was born on Sept. 14, 1929, to Slovak immigrant parents in Mutual, Pa., coming to Ohio in 1955. She enjoyed her childhood and reflecting on lessons ...

Area deaths

CHRISTOFER ROBERT WHAN, 38, formerly of Youngstown, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 4 p.m. Sunday, Cafe 422, Boardman. (Malloy Funerals and Cremations, Galveston, Texas). DONALD D. WALZER, 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Monday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, funeral home.

John Simon 1931-2026

LARGO, Fla. — John Simon died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. He was one of four children born to the late John and Mary Loy Simon. John actively served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1955 during the Korean War aboard the USS Princeton and as a reserve until 1959. Prior to joining the Navy, he ...

Christina M. Bisker 1962-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Christina M. Bisker, 63, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. Born on Nov. 19, 1962, in Youngstown, she was a proud graduate of Chaney High School. Christina dedicated her life to her family and home. She made a significant impact while working in ...