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Carol J. Damore 1929-2026

NEW WATERFORD — Carol J. Damore, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at her home. She was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Struthers, a daughter of the late Lyle Stewart Lowry and Patricia Rhodes Lowry. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown College and ...

Margaret M. Ong 1928-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret M. Ong, 97, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Jan. 30, 2026, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Center, with her family by her side. Margaret was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kovach Potocnak, and was a lifelong area ...

Louis D. Chabut 1939-2026

COLUMBIANA — Louis D. Chabut, 86, formerly of Boardman and St. Augustine, Florida, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at Parkside Health Center in Columbiana, from complications of an aneurysm. Louis suffered an aneurysm at his Florida home on Oct. 23, 2025. His son, Louis, brought him ...

Services

ROBERTO A. BACANI, 87, Liberty. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home, Youngstown. JULIUS BALOGH, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 12:30 to 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, church. CURTIS A. BAUN, 73, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, The Gate Church, North Lima. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. RUTH ANN BLEVINS, 74, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Ellsworth Community Church, Ellsworth. CALLING HOURS: ...

William R. Kerpsack 1931-2026

CANFIELD — Dr. William Robert Kerpsack, a veterinarian with a steadfast love for his family, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94. He was determined, loyal and responsible. He served his community alongside his identical twin, Dr. Robert William Kerpsack, at the Kerpsack ...

Anthony J. Krispinsky 1927-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Anthony J. Krispinsky of Austintown, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2026. He was 98. Anthony was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, son of Joseph and Katherine Illencik Krispinsky. He was a lifelong member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown. ...