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Obituaries

Dolores S. Novotny 1933-2025

STRUTHERS — It is with profound sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Dolores “Dorie” S. Novotny, 92, early Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. Dolores was born April 29, 1933, in Struthers, the daughter of John and Mary Rogan. She graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and lived in ...

Dorothy Blake 1946-2025

NILES — Dorothy Lipka Blake, 78, formerly of Vienna, passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her residence. Dorothy was born Oct. 2, 1946, in Youngstown, the daughter of Martin and Mary Merrick Lipka. Dorothy graduated in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in education from Youngstown State ...

Frank A. Nannicola Sr. 1935-2025

WARREN — Frank A. Nannicola Sr. (aka “Juice”), 90, passed away peacefully at home in Florida on Aug. 14, 2025, following an extended illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 11, 1935, the son of Phyllis Notarantonio and Armando “Herman” Nannicola. Frank graduated from St. ...

Darlene J. Lyons 1944-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Darlene Jean Lyons, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 17, 2025. She was born Dec. 11, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of Perry and Bertha Tressler McBride. Darlene enjoyed collecting teapots, listening to Elvis, and most especially, spending time with her ...

Patricia L. Massaro 1949-2025

POLAND – Patricia L.Gentile Massaro, 76, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Patty was born July 19, 1949, in Youngstown, daughter of the late William A. and Lena Tombo Gentile. She was a graduate of Struthers High School and a member of Christ Our ...

Richard A. Ahlquist 1951-2025

POLAND — Richard A. “Rick” Ahlquist passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, after a long illness. He was born Aug. 28, 1951, in Youngstown, to Anton and Isabel Anthony Ahlquist. Rick graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1969. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to ...