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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band made the announcement on their official website on Friday. “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte, who passed away after a short illness at home over Christmas,” the band wrote. “Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story,” the statement continued. “Our thoughts and condolences are with ...

Elaine D. Harris 1947-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Elaine Diane Harris, 78, departed this earthly home to dwell with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 4, 1947, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Richard Harris Sr. and Odessa Paige. A graduate of South High School, she ...

Emilio Cruz 1965-2025

CANFIELD — Emilio Cruz, 60, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Edwin and Irma Garcia Cruz, and came to the United States as a baby. Emilio’s family settled in ...

Barbara A. Powers 1937-2025

SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. — Barbara A. Powers, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at her home on Sanibel Island. She was born April 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Gregory and Anne Ross, and was later joined by her brother, Robert Ross. Barbara earned a Bachelor of Arts ...

Mary T. Stryffeler 1933-2025

AUSTINTOWN – Mary Teresa Stryffeler, 92, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, with her husband of 69 years, Dave, at her side. She was born May 24, 1933, in Youngstown, to Irish immigrants Edward J. Murphy and Margaret McGinty Murphy. Teresa was raised in the Catholic faith at St. Dominic ...

Anna Niro 1940-2025

POLAND — Anna Emma Niro, 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 3, 1940, in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Adelina Colangelo Pacella. She emigrated to the United States in 1958. A dear ...