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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner did not provide a cause of death Sunday. An autopsy was performed, but more testing is required before investigators can give a cause, according to the medical examiner’s website. The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber, who were married in ...

Dr. Michael E. Stein 1950-2026

SALEM – Michael Ethan Stein M.D., 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Salem, surrounded by family. A retired diagnostic radiologist, formerly practicing in central Florida and Youngstown, he was a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Autonomous University of ...

John E. Hannon 1980-2026

HUBBARD — John E. Hannon, 46, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 6, 1980, in Youngstown, the son of Matthew E. and Penny S. Betts Hannon. John enlisted and served his country in the United States Marines. He was a talented cook, starting his career ...

Eugene Ostavitz 1949-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene Ostavitz, born Sept. 18, 1949, in Youngstown, to the late Eugene and Helen Ostavitz, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at AHN Beaver Hospital. For the majority of his career, Eugene worked as a carpenter, a labor of love that he pursued with passion and dedication. He was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Jason (Amanda) Ostavitz; grandchildren, Bryce, Tanner and Sophia; sister, Deborah (Eddie) Dorbish; several nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces; special friends, Albert Dulovich and Ron ...

Daniel L. Kountz 1948-2026

STRUTHERS — Daniel L. “Danny” Kountz, 78, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2026, with his family by his side. Born Aug. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, Dan was the son of George and Frances Pascarella Kountz. Throughout his life, he was a man of service, hard work, and quiet ...

Dora L. Bailey 1945-2026

COLUMBUS — Dora Louise Bailey, age 80, was surrounded by the love of her family when she passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1945 to Luisa Echevarria and Pierce Bailey, Dora grew up in Poland and graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1964. She obtained her master’s degree from Youngstown State University and went on to earn a Ph.D. from Kent State University. Dora was professor of early and middle childhood education at Youngstown State. After retirement, she moved to Columbus, where she painted, drew and ...