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Bernice Moore 1936-2025

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Bernice Mabel Gatewood Armour Moore, born May 7, 1936, in Youngstown, to Tyree and Alvaree Gatewood, after living a very full life of 89 years, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at her home. She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Charles Edward Moore; her three ...

Godfrey J. Anderson 1924-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Godfrey Anderson, 101, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Born July 13, 1924, in London, England, Godfrey was the son of Rex and Hilda Marlot Anderson. During his early years, he lived in Brussels, Belgium, and then Brighton, England. A proud veteran of the British ...

Bonny E. Way 1952-2025

POLAND — Bonny Ellen Way, 73, formerly of College Street, passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village in North Lima. Bonny was born Nov. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Robert H. and Barbara E. Jones Lowry. She was a lifelong resident ...

Richard J. Mrosko 1951-2025

WOODSTOCK, Va. — Richard John Mrosko, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Born Sept. 12, 1951, in Youngstown, Richard was the son of the late John and Mildred Holecko Mrosko. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University and went on to build a ...

Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams dies

DALLAS (AP) — Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, has died. He was 79. Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully Saturday in Dallas surrounded by family. Hicks owned the NHL’s Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999. He also owned baseball’s Texas Rangers from 1998–2010, a period when they won three American West Division titles and made their first World Series appearance just months after the team was sold. ...

Puerto Rico salsa giant dies at 99

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have inspired Bad Bunny and other icons, has died. He was 99. Ithier was a self-taught pianist, arranger, composer, music producer and orchestra conductor of what many consider was the best salsa orchestra in the world. Ithier led El Gran Combo for more than half a century with his trademark smile and black mustache.