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Obituaries

Marie Giannini 1936-2026

POLAND — It is with profound sadness that the family of MaryAnn “Marie” Pitzulo Giannini, 89, announces she went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Marie was born March 27, 1936, the daughter of Frank and Rose Alfano Pitzulo in Lowellville. She was a 1954 graduate of ...

John E. Lopatta 1953-2026

BOARDMAN — John Edward Lopatta, 72, left this world peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. He was born April 25, 1953, in Youngstown. A proud graduate of Boardman High School, John dedicated his life to his work at Falcon Foundry in Lowellville. John was a spiritual anchor for many as a ...

Catherine M. Koehler 1952-2025

BOARDMAN — Catherine Mary Koehler, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 8, 1952, in Denver, Colorado. Her birth parents, Don and Mary Elizabeth Slocumb Andersen, preceded Cathi in death. Her stepmother, Christine Andersen, ...

Robert A. Manypenny 1945-2025

SALEM — Robert A. “Bob” Manypenny, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Bob was born in Youngstown on Oct. 2, 1945, to the late Stanley and Mabel Garrett Manypenny and was one of nine ...

James F. Morrison 1943-2026

POLAND — James F. Morrison died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born Sept. 26, 1943, in White Hills, Kentucky, a son of Scott Morrison and the former Gladys Hastings. James served his country in the United States Air Force. After his service, he dedicated over 35 years to ...