AUSTINTOWN — Diane G. Nichols, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born April 22, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Lois Wallerius Dieter. A graduate of Springfield Local High School, Diane devoted her career to serving children as a preschool ...

MARGARET D. BABIK, 94, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church, Struthers. J. RICHARD BENNETT, 92, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday, funeral home. LOUISA R. ...

BOARDMAN — William “Bill” Mackovick, 52, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity and deep devotion to his family. A true outdoorsman at heart, Bill found peace and joy in nature. He loved hunting and fishing, and some of his happiest moments ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Joan McCarthy Oles, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her cherished family. Born Jan. 22, 1935, in Youngstown, Joan was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School in 1952 and furthered her ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Savvas V. Katsourakis left this world unexpectedly in the arms of his loving and devoted parents on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Akron Children’s Hospital. Savvas was born Oct. 19, 2020, in Youngstown, a son of Vasilis (Billy) and Kristin (Valva) Katsourakis. He attended ...

NORTH JACKSON — Edward John Stein passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born Oct. 27, 1938, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Virgil and Mildred Cukec Stein. Ed lived a life filled with love, hard work and a deep sense of purpose. Ed was a proud ...