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Obituaries

James F. Carney 1941-2026

POWELL — James Francis Carney, 84, passed away Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. He was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Marion Tyndall Carney. One of eight children, he was raised with strong faith and family values that guided him throughout his life. Jim was a ...

David M. Hilliard 1937-2026

POLAND — David M. Hilliard, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at Greenbriar Healthcare Center. He was born Dec. 14, 1937, in New Castle, Pa., a son of the late Raymond L. and Edith Miles Hilliard. David spent more than 60 years doing what he loved as a barber in Beaver ...

Stella Fryda 1945-2026

CANFIELD — Stella Fryda, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Born March 21, 1945, in Poland, Stella was the cherished daughter of Franciszek and Franciszka (Leszczynska) Leszczynski. She completed both high school and tailoring school ...

Sandra L. Giardullo 1943-2026

CANFIELD — Sandra Lynn “Sandy” Giardullo, 82, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Hospice House in Poland following an extended illness. She was born March 7, 1943, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Margaret Pierce Spotts. Sandy was a 1961 ...

William ‘John’ Janacone 1933-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — William “John” Janacone, 92, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 23, 2026, at Masternick Memorial nursing home in New Middletown. He was born in New Castle, Pa., on Oct. 27, 1933, to Benjamin and Mary Ferrazzano Janacone Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia F. ...

William J. Matyas 1953-2026

AUSTINTOWN — William J. Matyas, 72, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at his home. He was born Sept. 6, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Mary E. Lindsay Matyas. He was a 1971 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. He worked as a machinist for over 40 years. ...