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William E. Leonard 1939-2025

BOARDMAN — William E. Leonard passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 86. Born Oct. 2, 1939, in Youngstown, he spent his life devoted to his family and his work. A graduate of Ursuline High School, he served his country in the ...

Herbert R. McMullen 1936-2025

POLAND — Herbert R. McMullen, 89, passed away Friday morning, Dec. 19, 2025, at the Inn at Poland Way. Herbert was born April 7, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Eugene and Margaret Mary Refi McMullen. He was a graduate of Boardman High School and attended Youngstown State University ...

Bruce R. Kirkland 1938-2025

CANFIELD — Bruce R. Kirkland, 87, of Canfield, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2025, at his residence. Bruce was born on Sept. 29, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clifford and Mary Wyllie Kirkland, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Austintown ...

Elouise K. Bayer 1955-2025

LISBON — Elouise Kathryn Bayer, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Elouise was born June 15, 1955, in Salem, and was a beloved daughter of the late Andrew Floyd and Elouise Kathryn Chamberlain Miller. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, ...

Services

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. 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 home. EDWARD KLEMPAY, 95, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Stonebridge Grille, Boardman. SALLY KLINGENSMITH, ...

Area deaths

DANIEL C. ANDERSON, 82, of Salem, died Thursday, Dec. 18, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. SERVICES: 2 p.m., Jan. 6, Greenford Christian Church. (Stark Memorial) JACQUELINE SCHREIBER, 70, of Youngstown, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2025. There are no services. (Higgins-Reardon, Boardman-Canfield Chapel) MICHAEL J. SOROCAK, 86, of Huntsville, Alabama, died Tuesday, Dec. 16. There are no services. (Stewart-Kyle)