STRUTHERS — Amelia Zaluski, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Maplecrest Nursing Home. She was born on Feb. 18, 1930, in Lowellville, and was a lifelong resident of Struthers. She graduated from Struthers High School in 1948 as “Miss Struthers.” She married ...
NORTH LIMA — Sandra Kay Elliott Wells, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, in the care of hospice, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandra was born Dec. 10, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of Randall and Roberta Glock Elliott. She was a 1962 graduate of South High ...
AUSTINTOWN — Blaine Roland Long, 93, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman. He was born April 27, 1933, in Friedens, Pa., to the late Daniel and Faye Smith Long. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the Navy in 1951, and later discharged in 1955. He worked on the assembly line at General Motors for 27 years, retiring in 1992. Blaine was a proud member of the UAW 1112. He loved watching the Steelers and NASCAR and enjoyed making annual trips with his wife to Clearwater, Florida. Blaine is survived by his son, Bradley (Margaret ...
AUSTINTOWN — Kathleen A. Gbur, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Kathleen was born May 29, 1943, in Youngstown. She and her four siblings faced adversity early in life when their father, John Zareva, died ...
NICK C. LEVINSKY SR., 70, of Boardman, died Aug. 14. Services were private. (Thompson Filicky, Boardman)
ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Van Note, a six-time Pro Bowl center who spent all 18 seasons of his NFL career with Atlanta and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2006, has died, the Falcons announced Friday. He was 80. The team did not announce a cause of death. "We mourn the loss of a true Falcons legend," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement released by the team. "Jeff Van Note dedicated 18 seasons to this franchise and became one of the most respected and beloved players in our history. He embodied toughness, resilience, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his ...
