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Obituaries

Jack D. Walp 1946-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Jack D. Walp, 79, passed away early Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Jack was born June 25, 1946, in Youngstown, a son of the late Jack S. and Elizabeth N. Nicholson Walp, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Rayen High School in ...

Julia Ann Cramer 1955-2026

PEARLAND, Texas — Julia Ann Cramer, 70, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. She was born Jan. 31, 1955, in Dayton, to Steve Sabo and Mary Aloi. The family moved to Newton Falls in 1968, where she lived until she was 21 years old. She was a prominent member of the community and forever ...

Richard H. Hilditch 1941-2026

WARREN — Richard H. Hilditch, 84, formerly of West Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital after a short illness. He was born on Halloween, Oct. 31, 1941, in Cleveland, to Ralph S. Hilditch and Dorotha M. Hunt Hilditch. Richard bravely served his ...

Gretchen L. Roose 1962-2026

HUBBARD — Gretchen L. Roose, 63, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Gretchen was born July 21, 1962, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gerald D. and Norma J. Johnson Roose. She was a 1980 graduate of Hubbard High School. Gretchen worked in hospitality ...

Area deaths

JAMES R. DEGREGORY, 93, of North Canton, died Dec. 31. (Lamiell) JAMES DOTTS, 70, of Youngstown, died Dec. 5. (Augustine) LOUIS M. LOIBL JR., 77, of Liberty Township, died Sunday at Austintown Healthcare Center. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S ...

Beverly E. Rauschenbach 1930-2026

HUBBARD — Beverly E. Rauschenbach, 95, peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Beverly was born June 27, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of Arthur and Katherine Rauschenberg Fleet. She worked at her parent’s greenhouse as a child and later worked as a ...