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BARBARA M. GRIFFITH, 76, of Boardman, died Oct. 8. Services are pending. (Fox Funeral Home)

James E. Fortnat 1937-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – James Edward Fortnat, 89, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on May 17, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of John "Jack" Fortnat and the former Jesse M. Clemens. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School in 1954 and went on to dedicate his ...

Robert Bondi 1952-2026

NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Robert W. Bondi, 73, of New Castle, passed away on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Born on Dec. 4, 1952, in Youngstown, Robert was the son of the late Louis and Mary Klanica Bondi. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Priscilla, whom he married on April 16, ...

Catherine A. Skebo 1935-2026

COLUMBUS – Catherine A. Skebo, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Cranberry Park at Riverview in Columbus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 12, 1935, in Struthers, a daughter of the late John and Amelia Sladin Sarich. She graduated from ...

Donna L. Trumbetta 1963-2026

GIRARD – Donna L. Trumbetta, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, Oct. 9, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital following a brief illness, with her family by her side. Donna was born Dec. 2, 1963, in Youngstown, a daughter of Byron Bigelow Sr. and Sakiko Bigelow, and was a ...

Katherine A. Skruck 1944-2026

Katherine A. Skruck 1944-2026 McDONALD — Katherine A. “Kathy” Skruck, 82, passed away Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Kathy was born April 15, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Kukura ...