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Carl A. Nunziato 1938-2026

BOARDMAN — Carl Anthony Nunziato, 87, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Dec. 19, 1938, in Youngstown’s Smokey Hollow, Carl was the son of Thomas and Antoinette Candela Nunziato. A 1956 graduate of The Rayen ...

Richard J. Kinkela Sr. 1940-2026

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Richard John Kinkela Sr., affectionately known as “Rich,” 86, of New Wilmington, Pa., passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2026, lovingly surrounded by his family. Rich was born on Feb. 7, 1940, in Youngstown, to the late John Kinkela Jr. and Ann Shuluga ...

Area deaths

LUCILLE C. DAVIS, 94, of Bristolville, died Tuesday at Hospice House, Poland. No services or calling hours. (Holeton-Yuhasz) PATRICIA A. ROVNAK GILLAM, 89, of Youngstown, died Thursday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick, Youngstown)

Sharon L. Virgalitte 1948-2026

POLAND — Sharon Linda Phillips Virgalitte, 78, of Poland, passed away at her home Thursday, July 2, 2026, following a short illness. She was born on June 7, 1948, in Anne Arundel, Maryland. After graduating from Austintown Fitch High School, Class of 1966, Sharon worked for the Packard ...

Robert A. Bardo 1955-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Robert Alan Bardo, 70, of Austintown, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 22, 1955, in Youngstown, to parents Robert and Helen Bardo. He was a 1974 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and the Mahoning County ...

Melisa Blazek 1969-2026

NORTH JACKSON — Melisa “Missy” Blazek, 57, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family with love, laughter and “Missy stories.” She was the cherished daughter of Joan and the late Allen Ernest Blazek. Born ...