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John A. Haller 1949-2026

COLUMBIANA – John A Haller, 77, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sept. 19, 1949, in Salem, the son of the late Allan and Helen Halverstadt Haller. John was a 1967 graduate of Leetonia High School and received his bachelor’s degree ...

Ken Nesnidol 1958-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Ken Nesnidol, 67, earned his wings on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Joan Daichendt Nesnidol, and his grandmother, Josephine Daichendt. He is survived by his children, Samantha (Jason ...

Patricia Spisak 1941-2026

GIRARD – Patricia Spisak, 85, of Girard passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1941, a daughter to the late William “Quimby” and Sophie Kulikowsky Catone. Patricia was a graduate of Girard High School and went on to attend Trumbull ...

Elizabeth A. DeGidio 1932-2026

WESTLAKE – Elizabeth Ann Ferrara DeGidio, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on Dec. 26, 1932, Elizabeth was raised in Youngstown, where she was valedictorian of her graduating class at East High School. She married Anthony DeGidio in 1952, and they moved to Des ...

Charles O. Fitch Sr. 1944-2026

EDINBURG, Pa. – Charles “Chuck” Owen Fitch Sr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Chuck was born on March 13, 1944, the son of Rev. Owen Fitch and Grace Ausnehmer Fitch. Chuck graduated from Lowellville School District in 1962, where he was a member of the ...

Oct. 28 Area Death

ELAINE KOST ROUSSEAU KOTHERA, 88, of Sebring, formerly of Salem, died Thursday, Oct. 22. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Friday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, funeral home.