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Obituaries

Frances M. Forbes Reese 1928-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Frances Marie Forbes Reese, 97, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. She was born April 28, 1928, in Argillite, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Meredith and Mary Sullivan Forbes. As a young woman, Frances moved to Ohio, where she built her life ...

Alice Ferraro 1956-2025

BOARDMAN — Alice “Ali” Ferraro, a cherished soul known for her unwavering kindness and generous spirit, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Born March 28, 1956, in the heart of Youngstown, Ali lived a life marked by faith, love and more than a touch of Buckeye ...

Michael R. Deem 1980-2025

KILLEEN, Texas — Michael Robert Deem, 44, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born Nov. 26, 1980, in Youngstown, Michael was the beloved son of John and Dee Paolone Deem. He was a ...

Justin J. Yost 1984-2025

NILES — Justin J. Yost, 41, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. He was born Feb. 14, 1984, in Canton, the son of David and Pamela Metzler Yost. Justin attended YSU and trade school and ...

Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer 1934-2025

BOARDMAN — The Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at The Inn at Walker Mill, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born July 31, 1934, in Columbus, a son of the late Carl and Georgie Thorpe Weisheimer. He graduated from North High School in ...

Michael Lebenich III 1947-2025

SAVANNAH, Ga — Michael Lebenich III passed away peacefully, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from a brief illness, with his “people” by his side. Michael was born Sept. 5, 1947, to the late Mike Jr. and Mary T. Bestenec Lebenich. Michael was raised in Campbell and was a 1965 graduate of ...