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ELIZABETH A. McCLELLAN CORCORAN, 69, of Leetonia, died Nov. 30 in Youngstown. (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen) BRIAN R. CRAIN, 70, of Niles, died Wednesday at home. (Borowski / Oak Meadow) STACEY FREEDMAN, 51, of Salem, died Monday. (Augustine) ISAAC GONZALEZ, 82, of Campbell, died Dec. 7. (Augustine) MARY D. STOOPS MARTIG, 87, of Boardman, died Dec. 9 at home. (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen) ROBIN MAY, 70, of Youngstown, died Monday. (Fox) SANDRA McMILLAN, 83, of Youngstown, died Thursday. (Augustine) JUNE L. MILLER, 93, of Canfield, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Jan 5, St. ...

Donald George Kredel 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Donald George Kredel, 67, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2025, at his home. Donald was born May 21, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald C. Kredel and Elizabeth Louise Ehrman Kredel, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1976 graduate of Chaney High ...

William Kinsley 1960-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Bill” Kinsley, 65, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Bill was born March 9, 1960, in Youngstown, to the late Harry Morgan and Alice Verna Tressler Kinsley. He was a graduate of Struthers High School. Bill enjoyed watching Westerns, loved cooking and spending ...

Services

RAFAEL CRUZ SR., 90, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Spanish Evangelical Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, church. KATHLEEN M. DOYLE, 87, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. 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, 88, formerly of Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Michael Alberini’s Restaurant, Boardman. NORA LARSON, 94, ...

Carlton A. Sears III 1950-2025

SUGAR BUSH KNOLLS — Carlton Alfred Sears III, 75, went to be with his Lord and Maker on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Born April 1, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, Carlton graduated from Wittenberg University in 1972, majoring in Asian studies. From there, he went on to receive a master’s degree ...

Robert J. Brudis Jr. 1948-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Robert John “Bob” Brudis Jr., 77, passed away at his residence. He was born May 28, 1948, in Youngstown, to Robert and Madelyn Torrese Brudis. Robert proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged ...