UNIONTOWN — Kathy Watson, 76, passed away Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. Kathy was born Nov. 13, 1949, in McDonald, a daughter to the late George and Katherine Stevens Rishel. She was a McDonald High School graduate and later obtained a bachelor’s degree. Kathy had ...
MADISON — With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Debra Arlene “Debbe” Tkach Paskowski, who left us peacefully on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Youngstown, a 1970 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Debbe devoted her life to her family and ...
POLAND — Dr. J. James Anderson passed away at home on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at the age of 95. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and uncle. His life was marked with an emphasis on service, care and compassion for his family and those he cared for. He was born April 10, 1930, ...
CLEVELAND — Allen Lloyd Smith, 91, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at his home, a result of various health challenges. He was born on March 9, 1934, a son of Chester and Olivia Smith in Port Gibson, Mississippi. The family later moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. Allen had two brothers, Chester (C.D.) Smith and Louis R. Smith, and three sisters, Mattie Smith, Elmira Henderson and Ethel Curry. His mother worked as an elementary school teacher until she retired. She then became a secretary at a local branch of the NAACP. His father worked on the railroad. As he was growing up, Allen ...
CANFIELD — George Earl Johnston passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Latrobe, Pa., to Ross and Marie Hall Johnston. He attended Youngstown College one year before being drafted into the Army. George married the love of his life, Mary ...
POLAND — Eileen L. Clemente died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at The Inn at Poland Way. Eileen was born on May 10, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Julia Skovira Franko. The family moved to Poland when Eileen was a child, and she graduated from Poland Seminary High ...
