BOARDMAN — William S. “Bill” Candella, 76, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, 2026. Bill was best known for his kind heart, wonderful sense of humor and his gift for storytelling — often sharing tales from his life’s many adventures. He was born May ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Father Nicholas J. Mancini, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. He was 79 years old and survived by his cousins, Dr. Robert Naples Sr. of Warren, Dr. Joseph Willmitch of Memphis, Tennessee, and Dr. Russell Morrison of Canfield, and many other cousins. ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Stepheny Pisciuneri (nee George), 83, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Pisciuneri; her brother, Dennis (Denny) George; her son, Craig Lingenfelter; her grandchildren, Amy Lingenfelter, and ...
COLUMBIANA — Ronald P. Gaca, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ronald was born July 24, 1950, in Youngstown, the son of Frank Sr. and Jennie Gaca. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Ronald worked ...
LAKE MILTON — Marjorie Ruth Pittman, 92, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2026, at her residence. “Marge,” as she was affectionately known, was born May 28, 1933, in Clarion, Pa., a daughter of the late Willis E. and Sarah A. Cyphert Geist. She was a 1951 graduate of Newton ...
THOMAS E. CHESLIK, 68, of Canfield, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. ROBERT L. STREB, 82, of Niles, died Jan. 5. No services. (Thompson Filicky) JOSEPHINE M. WHINERY, 89, of Salem, formerly of Leetonia, died Tuesday. (Stark Memorial)
