AUSTINTOWN — Nicholas “Nick” Lavanty, 83, a beloved husband, father and cornerstone of Youngstown’s Italian restaurant community, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Aug. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Angeline ...

BOARDMAN — Nellie Mae Meadows, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by what she cherished most — her family. Born Oct. 12, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia, Nellie was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Bagley Stanley. In September 1956, she moved with ...

BOARDMAN — Mark Anthony Popovich, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous and private three-year battle with cancer. He was aborn in Youngstown on Nov. 16, 1966, to John and Barbara Popovich. Mark graduated from Cardinal ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — Donna M. Kerr, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. She celebrated that milestone birthday on Christmas Eve 2025. A native of Limestone Township, Clarion County, Pa., she was born Dec. 24, 1935, the ninth and youngest child of Wayne and Ruby White ...

LOWELLVILLE—David Joseph Mascarella, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born Aug. 5, 1953, in Youngstown, David was the beloved son of the late Michael and Mary Muscatell Mascarella. His life began in the Briar Hill ...

CANFIELD — Betty Jean Owen, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on Sept. 18, 1938, in East Liverpool, the daughter of Dale and Esther Walter. Betty Jean grew up in a multigenerational home — with her parents, ...