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Richard M. Kovach 1968-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Richard M. Kovach, 57, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. He was born July 31, 1968, in Youngstown, a son of Paul R. Kovach Sr. and the late Roseann M. Colick Kovach. Rick was a lifelong resident of New Middletown. He graduated from Springfield Local High School in 1987. He worked at Sears for over 16 years. Shortly after Sears closed, he worked for Everflow Eastern, then Donnell Ford. Rick was a lifetime member of the Mahoning Sportsmen’s Club in Hillsville, Pa. He enjoyed taking trips to the casinos, but his ...

Barbara Prudence Thelma Mastropietro 1944-2025

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — At the appointed time of the Father, Mrs. Barbara Prudence Thelma Reino Mastropietro was met by her beloved David to bring her home and lay her in the lap of Jesus on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Entombment will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Members of the Christian Mothers are asked to meet in the back of the church by 9:50 a.m. to form an honor ...

June C. Byo 1932-2025

BERNALILLO, N.M. — June Catherine Wajda Byo, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Nov. 12, 2025. She was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Mary Piejko Wajda, and remained an 89-year resident of Northeast Ohio. June was educated in Johnston schools, ...

Edmund J. Sewruk Sr. 1939-2025

LEBANON, Tenn. — Edmund “Ed” John Sewruk Sr., affectionately known to many as “Papa,” passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at his home, at the age of 86. Born May 28, 1939, in Krzeszow, Poland, Ed’s life was a remarkable journey of resilience, faith and joy. Having ...

Barbara Marie Florig 1940-2025

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — Barbara Marie Florig passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Barb, as she was known by everyone, was born Nov. 13, 1940, to Ed and Marie Forsythe in Youngstown. She went to St. Patrick’s elementary and junior high schools, then graduated from Ursuline High School, Class ...

Melissa Ann Christy 1982-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Melissa Ann Christy, 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2025. Melissa was born April 8, 1982, in Marietta, a daughter of Neal and Sandy Moore Pinkerton. A graduate of Warren Local High School in Vincent, she later attained a ...