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FRED BASSETT, 85, Macedonia. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Western Reserve Methodist Church, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. KAREN C. BLASKO, 72 Edinburg, Pa. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Victory Church, Coitsville. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, church. ANN CAIZZA, 92, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: graveside, 2 p.m. Thursday, Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. DIANA DEICHMAN, 78, Ellsworth. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: beginning with prayers, 11 a.m. Saturday, Ellsworth Community Church, Ellsworth. DIANA L. DODD, 56, Youngstown. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, ...

Larry D. Grimm 1933-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Larry D. Grimm, 93, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born May 27, 1933, in Youngstown, to Austin and Viva Wagner Grimm. He attended South High School, where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth “Alice” Kasperko Grimm. The two ...

Joseph Charles DeFuria Sr. 1926-2026

YOUNGSTOWN—Joseph Charles “Joe” DeFuria Sr., 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life. He was born on July 26, 1926, in Youngstown, to parents Anthony and Concetta DelMonte DeFuria. He was a proud graduate of Chaney High School and ...

Robert W. Fuller 1962-2026

POLAND — Robert W. Fuller, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept.. 6, 2026 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Robert was born Aug. 25, 1962, in Youngstown, a son of the late Francis Dale Fuller and Phyllis Bianco Fuller, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a ...

Anthony Helmick 1983-2026

YOUNGSTOWN —- Anthony “Tony” Helmick, 43, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. He was born to Roy and Rose Helmick on July 24, 1983, making July his favorite celebration month. He always did a professional-style fireworks display on ...

Donald E. Hill 1952-2026

POLAND — Donald E. “Don” Hill, 74, of Poland, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Sept. 6, 2026. He was born April 2, 1952, in Youngstown, the son of Veryl G. and Helen E. Scott Hill, and was a lifelong area resident. Don was a 1970 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Don enjoyed a long and successful career in sales, beginning at Stambaugh-Thompson, followed by Lowe’s, through his retirement in 2018 as a contractor sales representative at The Home Depot. Throughout his life, Don had many passions. He especially enjoyed playing golf and watching football, ...