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David A. Hardy Sr. 1940-2026

CANFIELD — David A. Hardy Sr., 85, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Aug. 29, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Oct. 15, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of Michael Hardy, and raised by his grandparents Hattie and George Matthews. After graduating from East High ...

Barbara A. Check 1940-2026

NORTH LIMA — Barbara Ann Check, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima. Barbara was born on April 28, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alex and Faith Andrews Check. She was a 1958 graduate of Struthers High School ...

Richard Brennan 1937-2026

MCDONALD — Richard Brennan died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at the age of 88. Richard was born on Oct. 3, 1937, a son of Jack Brennan and the former Virginia Shood. Richard married Judy A. Whitarce on Oct. 18, 1958, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2025. He was a devoted member ...

Kentucky-born author who advocated simpler life has died

NEW YORK — Wendell Berry, the Kentucky-born author and agrarian who in poems, stories, novels and essays celebrated the farming communities of his native state and warned of the excesses and misjudgments of an industrial, commercialized society, has died. He was 92. His daughter, Mary ...

Gilbert A. Macali Jr. 1957-2026

NILES — Gilbert A. Macali Jr., 68, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Gil, as he was known to family and friends, was born Sept. 16, 1957, to Gilbert A. Macali Sr. and Dolores P. Macali. A lifelong resident of Niles, he graduated from Niles ...

Ernest Argeras 1927-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Ernest Argeras, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Ernest proudly served as a Merchant Marine and later served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was also a faithful member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown, ...