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Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59. His record label said Saturday in a statement posted to his social media accounts that Snider died Friday. “Where do we find the words for the one who always had the right words, who knew how to distill everything down to its essence with words and song while delivering the most devastating, hilarious, and impactful turn of phrases?” the statement read. “Always creating rhyme and meter that ...

Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51. Wong died of an infection Friday at a hospital in San Francisco, said Sandy Ho, a close friend who has been in touch with Wong’s family. Ho called her friend a “luminary of the disability justice movement” who wanted a world in which people with disabilities, especially ones of marginalized demographics who were people of color, LGBTQ and immigrants, could live freely and have full autonomy over their lives and decisions. The ...

Lorraine M. Sorensen 1934-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Lorraine M. Sorensen, 90, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Espanola, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Trujillo Gutierrez. She worked as administrative support ...

Phyllis J. Watson 1929-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Phyllis J. Watson, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Austintown Health Care Center. Phyllis was born Sept. 20, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Henry and Alberta Ekis Seelbaugh. She was a 1947 graduate of North High School in Youngstown and ...

Martha Jean Salvatore 1939-2025

CAMPBELL — Martha Jean Salvatore, 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Martha was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Veronica Shulko Dubaj. She was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Martha married the ...

Alexander S. Vargo 1939-2025

NORTH LIMA — Alexander Steven Vargo, 86, passed away Nov. 10, 2025. He was a cherished father, “Poppy,” brother and uncle, and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Alex was born in Campbell to Alexander and Jennie Vargo in June 1939. He attended Campbell Memorial High School, ...