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Mary Pannaparayil 1938-2025

MISSOURI CITY, Texas — Mary Pannaparayil passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Mary was born July 11, 1938, in India, to her parents, Mathew and Annamma Manalel. Mary worked as a nurse. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time in nature. She was a devoted Catholic. Mary was ...

Wayne Graham 1940-2025

EAST PALESTINE — Wayne Graham, 85, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Wayne was born July 5, 1940, in New Brighton, the son of the late Howard and Esther Taylor Graham. Wayne graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1958. He worked for Adamson Tank Co. from 1961 to ...

Amalia Lozano-Acosta 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Amalia Lozano-Acosta, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Amalia was born Nov. 10, 1958, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan and Rogelia Acosta Lozano. Amalia was a beautiful person with a loving and giving spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her ...

Area deaths

CHRISTOPHER CONTESTABILE, 81, of Warren, died Sunday. CALLING HOURS: noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 3, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. ROSEMARIE T. PECK, 83, of Poland, died Friday. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday, funeral home.

Sally A. Kumik 1947-2025

AUSTINTOWN — On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, Sally A. Kumik left this life. She was the daughter of Helen and Milton Houk and grew up on McClurg Road in Boardman, along with her older brother Phillip Houk. They all preceded her in death. She was married to Jack “John” Kumik for 53 ...

Services

ELOUISE K. BAYER, 70, Lisbon. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Eells-Leggett-Sauffer Funeral Home. DAVID A. BRUNGARD, 18, New Middletown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Springfield Church of God. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. MICHAEL R. DEEM, 44, Killeen, Texas. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Elmtree Catering, Struthers. WILLIAM KINSLEY, 65, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lake Park Cemetery Chapel, Youngstown. BRUCE R. KIRKLAND, 87, Canfield. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Lane Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, funeral ...