AUSTINTOWN — Richard J. Craven, a courageous Vietnam veteran and dedicated friend to many, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the age of 78, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Richard, affectionately known as “Doc” was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Bellaire, a son of Everett Craven Jr. ...

GIRARD — Phyllis A. Fuller, 86, passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following a brief illness. Phyllis was born May 18, 1939, at home in McKinley Heights, a daughter of the late Philip and Blanche Stock Bianco, and was a lifelong area ...

POLAND — Phyllis Marie Protopapa, 85, of Poland, passed away on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She was born on Aug. 27, 1940, in Youngstown, and was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School. She was employed with the City of Youngstown as a clerk, at City Hall and later at Floral Plus. Blessed ...

PETERSBURG — Martha E. Kennedy, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman. Martha was born on Sept. 18, 1928, in Petersburg, a daughter of Arthur R. and Florence M. Barth Koch. She lived in the area her entire life and was loved by all who had ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Edward A. Rakocy, 85, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Ed was born on Feb. 18, 1941, in Youngstown, the son of the late Andrew Rakocy and Mary Lucansky Rakocy, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from the ...

RUTH M. BLUEDORN, 95, Austintown. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Terry Cunningham Funeral Home, Bessemer, Pa. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. ANN MARIE COSTANTINI, 89, Farmington Hills, Michigan. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield ...