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Obituaries

Carole J. Murphy 1941-2026

STREETSBORO — Carole Jean Mesarich Murphy, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. Carole was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick; her parents, Stephen and Mary Mele Mesarich; brothers, Stephen (Barbara) and Joseph (Sandy); and ...

Antonio Bario 1939-2026

HOWLAND — Antonio Bario, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday morning, July 5, 2026. Antonio was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Vieste, Italy, the son of the late Giovanni and Teresina Ricci Bario. As a young man, Antonio was a nationally recognized competitive ...

Margaret L. Broll 1958-2026

HARTFORD — Margaret L. Broll, 67, formerly of Hartford, passed away in Carlisle, Pa., on Monday, June 22, 2026, at her residence from complications of diabetes. Margaret was born July 17, 1958, in Youngstown, the fifth of eight children of Jack and Evelyn Miller Broll. She was preceded in ...

Mathilda Chachko 1930-2026

STRUTHERS — Mathilda “Tillie” Chachko, 95, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima. Tillie was born Oct. 12, 1930, in Youngstown to the late Klement and Pauline Klein Smreck. Tillie spent more than 50 years as a hairdresser. As ...

Michael J. Stefanic 1947-2026

GIRARD — Michael J. Stefanic, 78, passed away peacefully on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Michael was born July 25, 1947, in Youngstown, a son to Michael and Mary Stefanic. He was a graduate of Girard High School, where he played various positions on the football team. He ...

William R. Ruffner 1944-2026

MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. — William Robert Ruffner, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, July 5, 2026, after a long illness with Parkinson’s disease. Born Feb. 26, 1944, to Robert and Dorthy Ruffner of Poland, Bill — known to close friends as “Ruff”— graduated from Poland High ...