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Thomas W. Abernethy III 1954-2025

BOARDMAN — Thomas “Tim” Wilson Abernethy III, 71, joined his parents, Tom and Grace Abernethy, in Heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. Running into the arms of his parents on Christmas Eve, Tim was no doubt also welcomed by his infant sister, Katherine Marie, as well as a multitude of ...

Fayette P. Grose 1933-2025

VERMILION — Fayette “Fay” Powers Grose reunited with the God he faithfully served for over six decades on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. His journey to everlasting life came just as he hoped it would be — swift, peaceful and within the comfort of his home, next to his devoted wife, ...

Services

KATHLEEN BERENDT, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Brendan Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. JOHN R. DEMAIN JR., 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Christine Church. RICHARD A. DRENNEN, 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. JAMES D. ESAU, 55, Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, University at Larchmont, Warren. ANTHONY FARINELLI, 82, Berlin Center. SERVICES: 10:20 a.m. Thursday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, and 11 a.m. Thursday, Our ...

Samantha A. Nemcik 2006-2026

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Samantha A. Nemcik, 19, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at The Cleveland Clinic. Samantha was born March 20, 2006, in Farrell, Pa., a daughter of Robert J. Nemcik and Shelley A. Ferrara. She was a 2024 graduate of Liberty High School. Samantha was a ...

Catherine E. Jankiewicz 1928-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Catherine Elizabeth Jankiewicz, 97, of Boardman, peacefully returned home to the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Catherine — known affectionately as “Kate” to her loved ones — was born Aug. 21, 1928, in New Castle, Pa., to Domenico ...

Ronald Reagan’s eldest son, Michael, dies at 80

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, calling him “a steadfast guardian ...