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Obituaries

Barbara Turkal 1943-2025

NORTH LIMA — Barbara Turkal passed away at age 82 on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. She was born April 15, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Irene Torok Grizinski. Barbara graduated in 1961 from Boardman High School. Her first job after graduation was at Gorant Candies. She then found ...

Evelyn K. Tkalec 1950-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Evelyn K. Tkalec, a devoted sister, passionate volunteer and respected pharmacy technician, passed away peacefully at her residence, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by her beloved sisters after a brief illness. Born July 31, 1950, in Youngstown, Evelyn was ...

Richard R. Bacha Jr. 1956-2025

MOSINEE, Wis. — Richard R. Bacha Jr., died Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family. Richard was born April 21, 1956, in Youngstown, son of the late Richard Sr. and Lucy Ciavarella Bacha. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he met his wife, Michele. ...

Monica Yurak 1935-2025

HUDSON — Monica Ferenchak Yurak, 90, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, on her half-birthday. Ever the life of the party, in the two weeks prior to her hospitalization, Monica vacationed with family, attended a baseball game for one of her 10 great-grandchildren, won four raffle baskets at ...

Area deaths

JOHN E. FINLAY, 34, of Lisbon, died Wednesday, following a brief illness. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. HOWARD S. ICE JR., 79, of Boardman, died Oct. 19. Arrangements pending. (Fox) BEVERLY A. REIGHARD, 87, ...

Bertha A. Gatta 1924-2025

NILES — Bertha A. Gatta, 101, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley-Liberty. Her long and well-lived life was a testament to family, faith and hard work. Bertha was born March 3, 1924, in Monessen, Pa., to the late Steven and Teresa Serzersen Talego. ...