JAMES J. PITTMAN, 66, of Salem, died June 27. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stark Memorial. BRUCE A. CAROTHERS, 73, of Lordstown, died June 28. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick)

STRUTHERS — Richard R. Makovec, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at Maplecrest Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 24, 1937, in Youngstown, Richard lived a life marked by his faith, hard work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Growing up, ...

LARRY BOHANNON, 73, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown. LOIS C. COLE, 85, Austintown. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. MILDRED M. DEMES, 91, Canfield. ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Naomi “Jane” Rusu Boano, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1936, in New Castle, Pa., one of 16 children of the Rev. George Rusu Sr. and Bessie Johnson Rusu. The family later moved to Youngstown, where ...

POLAND — Rose Mary Anderson, 95, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 30, 1929, in Youngstown, Rose Mary was the daughter of the late Nick and Minnie DiCristofaro Troll. Rose Mary married the love of her life, Roy Anderson, on Nov. 8, ...

NEW MIDDLETOWN — After one last sip of promised coffee, Renie passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by people who loved her deeply and who she, in return, loved deeply. This is a story of a life well-loved. Irene Ohlin was born on May 31, 1939, the youngest of three ...