JAMES H. ALLENDER, 81, Mineral Ridge. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Crossroads Church, Youngstown. THOMAS S. BERO, 77, Poland. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. SUSAN L. BURNS, 72, Poland. SERVICES: ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller who became a symbol of resistance to Beijing’s crackdown on speech freedom after he was seized by Chinese authorities in late 2015, has died in Taiwan, the island’s official Central News Agency reported, citing an unnamed ...

CANFIELD — Nancy L. Schulz, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026. Born June 20, 1942, she was a brilliant, independent and hardworking woman who lived life entirely on her own terms. Nancy was a proud graduate of Youngstown State University, earning her bachelor’s degree ...

GIRARD — Joseph M. Costello, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Joseph was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Irene D. Smith, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. Irene will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and feisty spirit. She had a warm heart, a quick wit and a deep love for her family. Born Nov. 2, 1948, in Youngstown, Irene was the daughter ...

WILLOUGHBY — Anthony Leonard “Tony” Gaglione III, 85, formerly of Youngstown, passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2026. Tony lived life with a big smile, a quick wit and a way of making everyone feel welcome. Whether you knew him for years or had just met him, Tony had a knack for ...