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REV. ANTHONY G. DEMETRI, 66, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church. SHARON L. DUCA, 85, Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. EDWARD KLEMPAY, 95, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22, Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 22, Stonebridge Grille, Boardman. HELEN M. KUKURA, 100, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kinnick ...

Gregory W. Orville 1957-2025

POLAND — With faith in God’s promises, and after faithfully running his earthly race, Gregory W. Orville went home to heaven on the morning of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, to rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 68 years old and had bravely endured a 90-day battle with complications from heart surgery. Greg was born on March 22, 1957, in Youngstown, to the late William and Kathryn Wilson Orville. He was raised on West Boston Avenue alongside his siblings, growing up in a close-knit family. He was a proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, Class of 1975, ...

‘Pulp Fiction’ actor Greene has died

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60. His manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed on Friday that he died in his home in New York City. His cause of death was not immediately released. Edwards said Greene was arguably “one of the greatest character actors on the planet.” Born in Montclair, New Jersey, Greene landed some of his first leading roles in “Laws of Gravity” in 1992 and “Clean, Shaven” in 1993, according to IMDB. In 1994, he played the memorable villain in ...

Kenneth W. Ponzo 1935-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Kenneth W. Ponzo, 90, transitioned from this earthly labor to his heavenly home Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, with his daughter at his side. Mr. Ponzo was born Sept. 19, 1935, in Washington, Pa., to the late Mary Irene Mills and Harley Calvin Ponzo. He worked for Standwade Metal ...

Stephen Neshite 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Stephen Richard Neshite, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Stephen was born Oct. 6, 1958, in Youngstown, the son of Stephen and Irene Bires Neshite. Stephen graduated in 1976 from Woodrow Wilson High School. While in high school, he attended Choffin Career ...

Thomas D. Mulhall 1940-2025

HUBBARD — Thomas D. Mulhall, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2025, at Hospice of Valley in Poland. Thomas was born Jan. 29, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph and Margaret Driscoll Mulhall. He was a 1957 graduate of Hubbard High School and later ...