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David Chernisky 1941-2026

McDONALD — It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of David Chernisky of McDonald on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 84. Dave was born Oct. 25, 1941, in Barnesboro, Pa., son of the late Joseph Chernisky and Louise Chernisky. He worked at Commercial Intertech in ...

Rita A. Nolfi 1942-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Rita Ann Peloza Nolfi passed away peacefully, at her home, on July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness. Rita was born May 25, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of Sam and Ann Krossman Peloza. Rita graduated from Memorial High School in Campbell in ...

Jeffrey J. Moorhead 1956-2026

POLAND — Jeffrey J. Moorhead passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jeffrey was born Oct. 3, 1956, a son of Robert E. and Lois Riddle Moorhead. He was a lifelong resident of Youngstown, where he worked as a carpenter, an advocate for children and ...

Anita Spagnola 1928-2026

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Anita Mele Spagnola passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, July 27, 2026. Born in 1928 to Italian immigrant parents, the late Joseph and Mary Chance Mele, Anita was the youngest of nine children and was raised in Youngstown. After graduating from ...

Lawrence B. Olson 1939-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Lawrence B. Olson, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Born July 1, 1939, in Youngstown, Larry was a son of the late Richard C. and Eleanor Burnham Olson. Larry was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He proudly served ...

Services

WILLIAM C. ALLISON, 36, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. MELISA BLAZEK, 57, Lake Milton. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Aug. 8, St. James Catholic Church, North Jackson. ROBERT C. DANCE, 69, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Greenford Lutheran Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, church. ROSE J. DERAMO, 86, Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. HOPE L. GRAHAM, 70, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. ...