HUBBARD — John E. Hannon, 46, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 6, 1980, in Youngstown, the son of Matthew E. and Penny S. Betts Hannon. John enlisted and served his country in the United States Marines. He was a talented cook, starting his career ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene Ostavitz, born Sept. 18, 1949, in Youngstown, to the late Eugene and Helen Ostavitz, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at AHN Beaver Hospital. For the majority of his career, Eugene worked as a carpenter, a labor of love that he pursued with passion and dedication. He was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Jason (Amanda) Ostavitz; grandchildren, Bryce, Tanner and Sophia; sister, Deborah (Eddie) Dorbish; several nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces; special friends, Albert Dulovich and Ron ...
STRUTHERS — Daniel L. “Danny” Kountz, 78, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2026, with his family by his side. Born Aug. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, Dan was the son of George and Frances Pascarella Kountz. Throughout his life, he was a man of service, hard work, and quiet ...
COLUMBUS — Dora Louise Bailey, age 80, was surrounded by the love of her family when she passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1945 to Luisa Echevarria and Pierce Bailey, Dora grew up in Poland and graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1964. She obtained her master’s degree from Youngstown State University and went on to earn a Ph.D. from Kent State University. Dora was professor of early and middle childhood education at Youngstown State. After retirement, she moved to Columbus, where she painted, drew and ...
CHAMPION — Patricia L. Dawson, formerly of Brookfield, entered into eternal rest Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Windsor House in Champion. Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Piney Fork, Patty is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Barnas Krulcik. Devoting 24 years of her life to Trumbull County Job & Family ...
THOMAS M. BARRETT, 71, Salem. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Thursday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. BARBARA J. BLETZER, 84, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lane Funeral Home, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. REV. JAMES CAVANAUGH, 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, church. MARCO DILISIO, 85, Las Vegas, Nevada. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Catholic Church, Boardman. FRANK FRATTAROLI, 79, Struthers. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, ...
