Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died at 43 after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Her son, Jelani Thurman, posted a ...

NORTH LIMA — Area golf pro Thomas F. “Tom” Ciminelli, 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Tom was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Ted and Lena Fretlose Ciminelli. He attended St. Edward Elementary School and served as an altar boy at St. Edward Catholic ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Margaret Evelyn White, 92, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, after a short illness. Born in Butler County, Pa., to Joseph and Laura Worsk, she married Raymond C. White in 1951, and spent most of her adult life in the Pymatuning Lake area before moving in ...

COLUMBIANA — Kenneth William Robb entered his eternal life Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Ken lived the American Dream in this world and was prepared by God’s saving grace for the next. Ken was born May 2, 1952, to William G. Robb and Betty Lou Stoffer Robb Beight in Salem. By God’s ...

CANFIELD — Thomas F. Shugart III, 86, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 20, 2026, at his residence. Proud to be known as “the Youngstown Kid,” he carried that identity throughout his life, defined by grit, loyalty and an unwavering work ethic. Born May 5, 1939, Tom was the oldest of nine ...

SALEM — Susan Ann Brown, 77, died Friday evening, Feb. 20, 2026, at home. Born Aug. 21, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Gloria and Kenneth Skidmore. Susan worked as a cook for many years. A devoted grandmother, she was happiest at home with the kids, but ...