BOARDMAN — John Edward Lopatta, 72, left this world peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. He was born April 25, 1953, in Youngstown. A proud graduate of Boardman High School, John dedicated his life to his work at Falcon Foundry in Lowellville. John was a spiritual anchor for many as a ...

BOARDMAN — Catherine Mary Koehler, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 8, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. Her birth parents, Don and Mary Elizabeth Slocumb Andersen, preceded Cathi in death. Her stepmother, Christine Andersen, ...

SALEM — Robert A. “Bob” Manypenny, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Bob was born in Youngstown on Oct. 2, 1945, to the late Stanley and Mabel Garrett Manypenny and was one of nine ...

POLAND — James F. Morrison died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born Sept. 26, 1943, in White Hills, Kentucky, a son of Scott Morrison and the former Gladys Hastings. James served his country in the United States Air Force. After his service, he dedicated over 35 years to ...

POLAND — Jeanette “Jane” Nugen, 86, passed peacefully to the side of her Savior Jesus on Tuesday Jan. 6, 2026, following a short illness. She was born July 21, 1939, in Lowellville, the first child of Michael J. and Anna Opar Semonza. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1957 and ...