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Larry W. Thomas 1947-2026

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Larry W. Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his home in Apache Junction, Arizona. Born to Kenneth and Rose Wetshtein Thomas, of Palmyra, Ohio, Larry was a Southeast High School graduate along with his brothers, Richard “Dick,” ...

Walter D. Terlecky 1932-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Walter D. "Turk" Terlecky, 94, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Born on April 18, 1932, in Youngstown, Turk was a successful property developer, a loving patriarch and a respected community benefactor. The son of the late John Sr. and Mary Terlecky, Turk was raised ...

Dorothy Pitoscia 1933-2026

HUBBARD — Dorothy T. Pitoscia, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home. Dorothy was born on June 29, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Levandoski. Dorothy will be remembered for her strong faith, her ...

Elaine Rose Linert 1945-2026

YOUNGSTOWN—Elaine Rose Linert, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Aug. 14, 1945, to her parents, James and Ethel Mae Booth Burns, in Youngstown. She graduated from Fitch High School in 1963. Elaine married her ...

Donald J. Williams 1950-2026

POLAND — Donald J. Williams, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on July 8, 1950, in Cleveland, a son of the late Edward A. and Eleanor J. Carabelli Williams. He graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in Michigan. Throughout his career, Donald was a dedicated salesman of consumer products, working for several companies. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father and brother who cherished the time he spent with his family. He was also an avid ...

Area deaths

Area deaths JONATHAN ESENWEIN, 63, of East Fairfield, died Thursday, in East Fairfield. SERVICES: graveside, noon Wednesday, East Fairfield Cemetery. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana. DAVID J. HULL, 90, of Canfield, died Thursday. Arrangements are pending. (Lane). CATHERINE ALICE KOSCO, 85, of Poland, died Oct. 23. SERVICES: Mass, 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Holy Family Church, Poland. (Edward J. Fox and Sons, Boardman). NICK RICHARD RUBBO, 71, of Ladera Ranch, California, formerly Youngstown, died Oct. 19. Arrangements are pending. ...