CANFIELD — Stella Fryda, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Born March 21, 1945, in Poland, Stella was the cherished daughter of Franciszek and Franciszka (Leszczynska) Leszczynski. She completed both high school and tailoring school ...
CANFIELD — Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Giardullo, 82, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House in Poland following an extended illness. She was born March 7, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Margaret Pierce Spotts. Sandy was a ...
YOUNGSTOWN — William “John” Janacone, 92, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2026, at Masternick Memorial nursing home in New Middletown. He was born in New Castle, Pa., on Oct. 27, 1933, to Benjamin and Mary Ferrazzano Janacone Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia F. ...
AUSTINTOWN — William J. Matyas, 72, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Mary E. Lindsay Matyas. He was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked as a machinist for over 40 years. ...
KENT — Madeleine Marlisa Gulas passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She was born in the early hours of July 18, 1990, one minute after her twin sister, Chesney Alexandra, in Akron. She was the daughter of John S. and Chesney D. Zellers Gulas of Hudson. Madeleine graduated from Laurel ...
AUSTINTOWN — Nicholas “Nick” Lavanty, 83, a beloved husband, father and cornerstone of Youngstown’s Italian restaurant community, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Aug. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Angeline ...
