YOUNGSTOWN — William “Boyd” C. Hird, 64, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Born Dec. 28, 1960, in Youngstown, Boyd was the son of the late Robert G. Hird Sr. and Helen M. Kearney Hird. Boyd graduated from Struthers High School in 1979. He spent ...

AUSTINTOWN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Goldner, a devoted father, loyal friend, U.S. Marine Corporal E4 and proud ironworker, who left us peacefully Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. Ed was born Feb. 5, 1943, in ...

CARMEL BILLOCK, 101, of Youngstown, died Saturday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Our Savior Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers. MARIE L. DIGIACOMO PUPINO, 89, died Thursday at her home. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Holy Family Church, ...

JOANN AVERY, 83, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Family Church, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. KENNETH T. DERKACH, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Campbell. LOUIS DESIMONE, 77, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Louis DeSimone passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, while celebrating his 57th wedding anniversary in Ireland, at the age of 77. Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Louis and Italia Scotti DeSimone. A proud graduate of Central Catholic High School in ...

POLAND — Edith Mae Firestone, “Edie,“ 96, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, the fall equinox. Those of you who knew her know that she was one of a kind. She lit up the room with her big, beautiful smile anytime she entered. She was smart, strong and patient. Edie graduated from ...