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Obituaries

Nicholas J. Carano 1941-2025

GIRARD — Nicholas J. Carano, 84, formerly of Hubbard, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Nicholas was born June 10, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of Nicholas A. and Margaret M. Tranick Carano. He was a 1959 graduate of Ursuline High School and later graduated from Youngstown State ...

Ronald J. Kushner 1946-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald John Kushner, 78, died peacefully, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, at Assumption Village, North Lima, where he had been a resident for the last five years. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Bernardich Kushner of Boardman. A 1964 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High ...

Mary Jane Green 1937-2025

BOARDMAN — Mary Jane Green, 88, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 5, 1937, in Manchester, Georgia, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred Phillips Collier. She was a graduate of Manchester High School ...

Bernice B. Drahos 1937-2025

HUBBARD — Bernice B. Drahos, 88, passed away surrounded by her family, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Bernice was born May 28, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of Louis and Justine Pacai Svabik. She was a 1955 graduate of The Rayen School. Bernice worked ...

Area deaths

SHIRLEY A. DENT, 85, Columbiana, died Wednesday at Parkside Health Care Center. There are no services. (Stark Memorial) DOLORES DIRIANNI, 90, Massillon, died Aug. 22. Private services were held. (Rossi-Lellio) PATRICIA M. GIBSON, 93, of Boardman, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. ...

Betty M. Kalbfell 1930-2025

SALEM — Betty Marie Kalbfell, 95, was called to her heavenly home, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born Feb. 28, 1930, in Salem, to Howard and Elsie Davis. She was a 1948 graduate of Salem High School. In June 1948, Betty married William ...