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John E. Hughes 1950-2025

POLAND — John Hughes passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. John was born June 6, 1950, in Strawberry, Arkansas, where he was raised by his loving grandparents, Mildred and Tolah Mize. He graduated from Chaney High School ...

Patrick H. Casey Jr. 1937-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick H. Casey Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. Patrick was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Patrick H. Casey and Erna Hartwick Casey. He was raised in the Brier Hill ...

Robert M. Clemens 1949-2025

BOARDMAN — Robert M. Clemens passed away peacefully, Thursday Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Robert W. Clemens and Anna Grace Fabrizio Clemens. He graduated from Ursuline High School and YSU. Bob managed the family-owned ...

Betty Racich Jacobs 1933-2025

COLUMBUS — Elizabeth “Betty” or “Liz” Racich Jacobs, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Kobacker House in Columbus after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Elizabeth Rose Racich on July 11, 1933, in Youngstown, to the late Thomas J. and ...

Helene J. Scardina 1926-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Helene J. Scardina passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. Helene was born Dec. 12, 1926, in Youngstown, a daughter of Frank and Sophie Paulishin Buttry. She was a lifelong Youngstown resident and graduated from The Rayen School ...

Henry C. Gross 1938-2025

PALMYRA TOWNSHIP — Henry C. Gross, 87, passed away peacefully into eternal rest Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Carpentertown, Pa., the son of the late Lewis Gross and Sarah G. Hixon Gross. Henry had lived in Palmyra Township for over 51 years ...