CANFIELD — Monsignor Alexis Mihalik passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. The extraordinary life of the Reverend Monsignor Alexis Mihalik began Dec. 8, 1937 in Hagerstown, Maryland, born to Andrew and Agnes Mihalik. After moving to the Youngstown ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a British-born zoologist and conservationist who dedicated much of his life to protecting elephants, has died, his Save the Elephants group said Tuesday. He was 83. Douglas-Hamilton was known for decades of conservation work, which included ...

NILES — Gerald R. “Jerry” Shaffer, 90, was called home to Heaven on Thursday evening, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He is now in the presence of his Savior, worshiping with joy beyond measure, reunited with his beloved wife, who entered into glory ...

POLAND — James “Jay” P. Welch Jr., born April 10, 1952, in Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with his beloved family by his side. He was 73 years old. Jay leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that touched the lives ...

JORGE BRIGNONI, 71, of Boardman, died Friday at Park Center. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) VIRGINIA M. CAMPBELL, 90, of Mineral Ridge, died Saturday at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. SERVICES: noon Friday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, ...

MARY HELEN BALOGH, 79, Masury. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lane Funeral Home, Madasz Chapel, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. MELISSA A. CHRISTY, 43, Youngstown. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Old North Church, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, ...