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Joann Simon Barron 1935-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Joann Simon Barron, 91, of Youngstown, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 26, 2026, at the Windsor House at Omni Manor Nursing Center in Youngstown. She was born Aug. 19, 1935, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter of Floyd E. and Ruby H. "Christine" Hughes Simon. Joann attended ...

Louise B. Cook 1942-2026

AUSTINTOWN—Louise B. Cook died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, of rheumatic heart disease. She had acquired rheumatic fever at age 16. Born Oct. 3, 1942, she was the daughter of Joseph and Clara Repasky Androsky, both deceased. Louise was a Catholic and she enjoyed going to St. Patrick Church in ...

Larry W. Thomas 1947-2026

APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Larry W. Thomas, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his home in Apache Junction, Arizona. Born to Kenneth and Rose Wetshtein Thomas, of Palmyra, Ohio, Larry was a Southeast High School graduate along with his brothers, Richard “Dick,” ...

Walter D. Terlecky 1932-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Walter D. "Turk" Terlecky, 94, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Born on April 18, 1932, in Youngstown, Turk was a successful property developer, a loving patriarch and a respected community benefactor. The son of the late John Sr. and Mary Terlecky, Turk was raised ...

Dorothy Pitoscia 1933-2026

HUBBARD — Dorothy T. Pitoscia, 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home. Dorothy was born on June 29, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella Levandoski. Dorothy will be remembered for her strong faith, her ...

Elaine Rose Linert 1945-2026

YOUNGSTOWN—Elaine Rose Linert, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Aug. 14, 1945, to her parents, James and Ethel Mae Booth Burns, in Youngstown. She graduated from Fitch High School in 1963. Elaine married her ...