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Clifford Paul West 1949-2026

CLEVELAND – Clifford Paul “Sonny” West, 77, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Born on June 14, 1949, in Salem, Cliff enjoyed a varied career, most recently in commercial real estate, and he was an avid cyclist and tennis player. He is survived by his daughters, ...

Karen A. Hum 1956-2026

POLAND–Karen A. Hum, 70, passed on to her Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Salem Regional Medical Center, following complications of her courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on July 15, 1956, Karen was the daughter of the late Warren and Arlene ...

Ruth Eleanor Gresh 1926-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Ruth Eleanor Gresh, 100, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. She affectionately was known as "Mom," "Gran," "GiGi," and, perhaps most fittingly, "Short ‘n Sassy," Ruth was a remarkable woman whose larger-than-life personality, unwavering determination, and unmistakable spunk ...

Zephra T. Frye 1943-2026

MINERAL RIDGE — Zephra T. Frye, 83, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at his son's home in New Castle, Pa., surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1943, in Conneautville, Pa., a son of the late Frank and Treva Briggs Frye. Zephra Frye married Dianne Strohmeyer on Feb. 2, 1981. ...

Michelena Fata 1936-2026

CANFIELD — Michelena “Mickey” Fata passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at the age of 90. Michelena was born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Youngstown, the daughter of Natale and Carmel LaCivita Fata. She attended Sacred Heart School and went on to Ursuline High School, ...

Louise Thomas Cullar 1931-2026

NORTH LIMA – Louise Thomas Cullar, 95, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. Louise was born in Johnstown, Pa., in 1931, the eldest of three daughters of Kenneth and Mildred Thomas. She grew up in a house built by her family from field stones in the Allegheny ...