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Obituaries

California US Rep. John Burton dies at 92

SAN FRANCISCO — Former U.S. Rep. John Burton has died at age 92. Burton was a salty-tongued and unabashedly liberal San Francisco Democrat who stood up for the working class, children, and people who could not speak for themselves. He mentored countless politicians, including former ...

Steven Yacovone 1964-2025

MINERAL RIDGE — Steven “Steve” Yacovone, 61, beloved husband, father, Tatone, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Steve was born June 10, 1964, in Campbell, to Ernesto and Maria Yacovone, where he was raised with strong ...

Heather L. Bigley 1987-2025

CAMPBELL — Heather L. Bigley, 37, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Heather was born Nov. 17, 1987, in Youngstown, a daughter of Nick and Marian Banjo Hrelec. Heather was a 2006 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. She then went ...

Dennis S. DiBacco 1950-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Dennis S. DiBacco, 75, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born March 1, 1950, in Youngstown, a son of Samuel and Agnes Cummings DiBacco. Dennis was a 1968 graduate of Cardinal Mooney ...

Matthew D. Brown 1950-2025

CANFIELD – Matthew D. Brown, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love. Matthew was born April 25, 1950, in Steubenville, a son of the late Calvin E. Brown and Bette H. Hineline Rodgers. He came to the Youngstown area as a child and ...

Jacqueline G. Leonard 1930-2025

COLUMBIANA — Jacqueline Grace Leonard, of Columbiana, formerly of York, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, just two days before her 95th birthday (Sept. 8, 1930), with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of Donald E. Leonard, with whom she shared 76 years ...