CLEVELAND — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra “Cassie” Robbins, 26, who left us far too soon on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. She was born at North Side Hospital in Youngstown on Feb. 24, 1999, the daughter of Alaina Singer Robbins and Steven ...

CANFIELD — Nancy Lee Wagner, 76, peacefully passed away Friday morning, Jan. 2, 2026. Nancy was born Nov. 19, 1949, in Cleveland, a daughter of Francis “Frank” Picarski and Katherine Kalasoski. A Parma High School graduate, she married her husband, Neal Wagner, on Feb. 10, ...

AURORA — Lois D. DiBiase Williams, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Williams Sr.; devoted mother of the late Robert (Marcia) Williams Jr., Scott (Laura) and Lee (Johan); cherished grandmother of Evan (Jaclyn), Thomas, ...

BOARDMAN — Alice Mae Sassone, 85, a woman of grace, intelligence and boundless kindness, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Born July 25, 1940, in Youngstown, Alice was the daughter of the late George “Red” Williams and Lillian MacBride Williams. She ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Alice Jean Eby Lightbody, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully with family on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. Born May 4, 1937, in Youngstown, Alice was the daughter of the late Mildred Kaulis Eby and Leonard Eby. She married Robert E. Lightbody on Oct. 6, 1956, in ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Phyllis Annette Simon, 90, of the city’s West Side, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. Phyllis was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Filomena DeMichele Desimone, and was a ...