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Obituaries

David B. Cameron 1973-2026

WARREN — David B. Cameron, 53, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. David was born Jan. 13, 1973, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Glenn and Sara Gilmore Cameron. A graduate of West Middlesex High School, David dedicated his career to construction work. This led to him serving the students ...

Geraldine L. Pontuti 1937-2026

COLUMBIANA — Geraldine Lee “Judy” Pontuti, 88, passed away peacefully June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Wheatland, Pa., a daughter of the late Glen William and Rose Campman Darlington. She graduated from Farrell High School in 1956 ...

Area death

RONALD F. BAKER, 83, of Poland, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.

Services

JUDITH ANN CANACCI, 81, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 12:50 p.m. Monday, funeral home. SARAH CHAPPELL, 83, Beloit. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, First Methodist Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, church. JOHN ...

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic, dies at 100

NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100. Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, ...

Helen Glass 1935-2026

GIRARD — Helen Glass, 91, a lifelong resident of Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born May 31, 1935, in Girard, a daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Marie Dickerhoff Fizet. Helen graduated from Girard High School as part of the ...