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Obituaries

Karen E. Heaps 1943-2025

MASURY — Karen E. Heaps, age 82, formerly of Hubbard, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Addison Healthcare in Masury. Karen was born Jan. 6, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph R. and Elizabeth D. Jones Heaps. She was a graduate of Hubbard High School. Karen was a ...

Carol J. Coalmer 1936-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Carol Jean Coalmer, aged 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, surrounded by family, at Antonine Village. Carol was born June 30, 1936, in Youngstown, to Carl and Iola Lewis McKnight. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1955. Soon after, Carol married her ...

Charles P. Pretoka 1943-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Charles P. Pretoka, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Born April 15, 1943, in Youngstown, he was a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Vukich Pretoka. A proud graduate of Chaney High School in 1961, Charles furthered his education at Youngstown ...

Arlene W. Sabo 1934-2025

DUBLIN — Arlene W. Sabo, 91, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. She was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Eclectic, Alabama, the daughter of Harrison and Annie Izell Wall. Arlene was a graduate of Elmore County High School in Eclectic. She married John “Tiny” Sabo on April 23, 1954, and ...

Jennifer J. Grope 1948-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Jennifer J. Grope, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, late Thursday evening, Nov. 13, 2025, at her residence. She was born Jan.17, 1948, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and Marjorie Baytos Bletso. Jennifer was a 1967 graduate of Jackson-Milton High ...

Rudy Noday 1934-2025

CANFIELD — Rudy Noday, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. Born Nov. 5, 1934, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mast Noday. Rudy proudly served as a veteran in the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island, ...