BOARDMAN — Sharon L. Duca, 85, Founder and C.E.O. of Duca Manufacturing, Boardman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Hospice House. Sharon was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Ravencliff, W.Va., to the late Fred and June Gore. Sharon had a love of Engineering Sciences early on and at age 17 ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary E. Higham, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at the Inn at Old Saybrook. She was born on Feb. 19, 1926, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mollie Restle Higham, and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson ...

KAREN C. AUDIA, 78, Austintown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. JUDITH A. BRIAN, 75, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Saint Pope John XXIII Parish, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niles, preceded by 10:30 ...

JAMES C. BURRELL, 71, of North Lima, formerly of Youngstown, died Nov. 25. No calling hours or services. (Stewart-Kyle)

FOWLER — Claudia K. Hoover, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Austintown Healthcare. Born on Feb. 7, 1948, in Youngstown, Claudia led a life filled with dedication and passion, particularly for teaching and her family. Claudia devoted 34 years to the Wyndham School ...

COITSVILLE — Karen N. Atwell, 79, of Coitsville Township, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Karen was born Feb. 7, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of Francis and Lena B. Burrows Showman. She was a 1964 graduate of North High School. Karen was an ...