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Obituaries

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor dies

Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died. He was 54. Brendon’s family announced the death in a statement posted on his social media accounts Friday. They said he died in his sleep ...

Karen Belik-Bathory 1946-2026

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Karen Laverne Belik-Bathory, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2026, with her family at her side. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Zambon-O’Connor (Jeremy), and grandsons, Nicholas and Corbin O’Connor, and Nicole Zambon, and grandson, Eric ...

James H. Eidel Sr. 1942-2026

POLAND — James H. Eidel Sr., 83, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by his family. James was born July 27, 1942, in Middletown, New York, a son of Alice Eidel. He graduated from Middletown High School. He then served in the Air Force and went on to acquire ...

Daniel F. Mohler Sr. 1951-2026

GIRARD — Daniel F. Mohler Sr., affectionately known as “Boppie,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Hospice House. He was born Sunday, March 11, 1951, in Washington, D.C., the son of Daniel A. and Esther Trout Mohler. Dan was a ...

Area deaths March 21-22

JOHN A. DRUMMOND SR., 58, of Niles, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, St. Stephen Cemetery. (Holeton-Yuhasz) BETHWYN J. KRIVAK, 84, formerly of Hermitage, Pa., died Feb. 26 in Concord, North Carolina. SERVICES: 11 a.m. May 7, St. John Episcopal Church, Sharon, Pa. (Hartsell) MARGARET ...

Pierina Barone 1928-2026

STRUTHERS — Pierina “Penny” Barone, 97, entered into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, passing peacefully in her home. After a long and blessed life, she was joyfully reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Joseph. Born Dec. 12, 1928, in Statigliano, Italy, Penny ...