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Daniel A. McGiffin 1968-2026

YOUNGSTOWN - Daniel Aloysius McGiffin passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Daniel was born in January 1968, the son of Thomas and Noreen Handel-McGiffin. A graduate of Boardman High School in 1987, he continued his education at Youngstown State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and astronomy in 1991. He moved to the Washington, D.C., area shortly after graduation. He worked for several technical companies supporting various aerospace projects under contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense for ...

Edward Edwards 1942-2026

ASHTABULA — Edward Edwards, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2026, with his family by his side. Edward was born May 28, 1942, in Howland, the son of Harry and Lola Puegner Edwards. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Following his military service, Ed worked as a lineman with AT&T, retiring after 35 years. Outside of work, Ed enjoyed gardening, woodworking, camping, boating and jet skiing. He also enjoyed reading and was an outstanding ...

William Behanna 1946-2026

YOUNGTOWN – William J. Behanna Jr., 80, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. William was born on June 20, 1946, in Miami, Florida to William and Grace Behanna. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1964 and went to work at Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Following his military service, he spent the next 36 years as an owner/operator, driving across the country and putting over one million miles on his Peterbilt. William enjoyed traveling, visiting casinos, having coffee with ...

Margaret Bajnok 1932-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Margaret Theresa Bajnok, age 94, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, the Catholic feast day of St. Therese. She was born July 16, 1932, in Campbell, to Michael and Margaret Kollar Svagerko. A devout lifelong Catholic with unwavering faith instilled by her loving Slovak parents and the nuns of St. Elizabeth Grade School in Campbell, Margaret graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1950. Margaret married Mike J. Bajnok of Newton Falls on June 13, 1959, at St. Elizabeth Church in Campbell. They resided in Newton Falls, where they raised four ...

Luke Durst 2012-2026

FARMDALE – Luke Alan Durst, 14, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. Luke was the kind of person who filled a room with love and laughter. Funny, caring, adventurous, and full of life, Luke had a gift for making people smile. He loved to laugh, but what made him happiest was making someone else laugh, even if that meant being a little goofy to get the job done. Born July 5, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Luke was the heart of his family. He loved without hesitation. He was the son who still hugged his parents no matter who was watching, the brother who brought life and ...

Josephine Appugliese 1934-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Josephine K. Appugliese, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at the Hospice House. She was born on Feb. 3, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter to the late Frank and Josephine Keca Kotsol. She worked for General Electric for many years until her retirement. Josephine was a longtime member of St. Brendan’s and loved keeping busy and being around people. She was well known as a bingo lady, both calling and playing bingo, and she always enjoyed a trip to the casino or simply getting together with friends. In her younger years, she also enjoyed ...