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Obituaries

David J. Campbell 1965-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — David John Campbell, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born July 19, 1965, in Youngstown, David was the son of David and Loretta G. Shriver Campbell. A lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley, he graduated from the Leonard Kirtz School in ...

Ilene M. Arthur 1937-2025

HUBBARD — Ilene M. Arthur, 88, of Hubbard, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at home. Ilene was born Jan. 29, 1937, in Youngstown, daughter of Emilio and Freda Luchette Battista. She was a 1954 graduate of North High School and a graduate of Youngstown Hospital ...

Eufemia Esparra 1936-2025

CAMPBELL — Eufemia “Nin” Esparra, 89, passed away peacefully Friday, June 27, 2025, at her home. Nin was born March 20, 1936, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, to parents Manuel Vasquez and Rosa Agosto, and was one of 18 children. She married the love of her life, Porfirio “Fiyo” ...

Mary P. Pekar 1936-2025

BOARDMAN — After living a long and beautiful life, Mary Patricia “Patti” Moran Pekar, 89, went to her eternal peace on Thursday, June 26, in the comfort of her daughter Pamela’s home, where she had resided for the last three years. Patti was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Youngstown, and ...

Mildred M. Demes 1933-2025

CANFIELD — Mildred M. Demes, 91, previously of Canfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family Friday evening, Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Masternick Memorial Nursing Center in New Middletown. “Millie” as she was affectionately known, was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Salem, a daughter ...

Gino Villanti 1936-2025

NILES — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gino Villanti, 89, of Niles, who left this world peacefully on Friday night, June 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Feb. 3, 1936, in Gioiosa Marea, Province of Messina, Sicily. He was the son of Eugenio and ...