ROBERTO A. BACANI, 87, Liberty. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home, Youngstown. JULIUS BALOGH, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, Youngstown. ...

CANFIELD — Dr. William Robert Kerpsack, a veterinarian with a steadfast love for his family, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94. He was determined, loyal and responsible. He served his community alongside his identical twin, Dr. Robert William Kerpsack, at the Kerpsack ...

BOARDMAN — Donald J. Briner, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He was born June 12, 1960, in Butler, Pa., son of the late Philip Briner and Mary Jane Heller. Donald graduated from Butler High School and worked as an aide at Ron Joy Nursing Home. He also worked at ...

AUSTINTOWN — Anthony J. Krispinsky of Austintown, died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, 2026. He was 98. Anthony was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Youngstown, son of Joseph and Katherine Illencik Krispinsky. He was a lifelong member of the former Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown. ...

CANFIELD — Ruth Ann Blevins, 74, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born May 7, 1951, in Salem, a daughter of Wayne and Doris Lance Weingart. Ruth was a 1969 graduate of Western Reserve High School and received her RN degree from Akron ...

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Roberto Antonio Bacani, M.D., age 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his Liberty Township home, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. Roberto (known as “Bob” to family and friends) was born May 13, 1938, in Quezon City, the Philippines. As a young scholar, he excelled in ...