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Obituaries

Donald M. Tkach 1933-2026

POLAND — Donald M. Tkach, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by those he loved most. He was born Nov. 5, 1933, in Youngstown, the only son of parents Michael and Mary L. Koken Tkach. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and owned his own ...

Area death

BEVERLY A. SCOTT, 83, of North Lima, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Coalburg United Methodist Church, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church.

Dr. Marwan R. Rouweyha 1935-2026

WARREN — Dr. Marwan Riad Rouweyha, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and was laid to rest in Tod Homestead Cemetery on March 9, 2026. A man of rare character and an unwavering moral compass, his legacy lives on through his devoted wife, Hoda Tabbara Rouweyha; ...

Services

ELISABETH CAPLEN, 95, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman MICHAEL CASTRONOVA, 65, Niles. SERVICES: noon Friday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. ...

Alabinia Ocasio 1943-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Alabinia “Kookie” Ocasio, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Kookie was known for her tenacious spirit. She left Puerto Rico as a young woman and resided in Bethlehem, Pa.; Youngstown; and Buffalo, New ...

Shirley J. Blair 1949-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Shirley Jean Blair peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of family and friends. Shirley enjoyed many things in life and embodied the essence of kindness and empathy, making her a cherished member of both her family and the ...