GIRARD — Dale F. Ilich, 77, passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a brief illness. Dale was born Sept. 6, 1949, in Youngstown. He was the son of the late Steve Ilich and the late Irene Fillers and was a lifelong resident of ...
STRUTHERS — Frank Frattaroli, 79, passed away peacefully at his home early Thursday morning, Sept. 17, 2026. Frank was born July 8, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of the late Frank and Ann Bruno Frattaroli. He was a 1965 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. In 1966, Frank was drafted ...
COLUMBIANA — Mary Isabelle Walko, 98, formerly of Poland, died on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at The Inn at Old Saybrook in Columbiana. Isabelle was born March 20, 1928, in Youngstown, a daughter of John P. and Helen G. Ferenchak Bobby. She attended St. Matthias Catholic School and ...
POLAND — Barbara Jean Bletzer, 84, of Poland, formerly of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center. Barbara was born on March 24, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Eileen Wells Davis. A lifelong area ...
POLAND — Lorene Elizabeth Bagnoli, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Lorene “Bunny” was born on June 13, 1952, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Wilfred L. Graft and Eleanor R. Reynolds. She graduated from New Castle ...
CHICAGO — John Wallis Ballantine, 80, of Lake Forest, Chicago, and Palm Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, with Caroline, his beloved wife of 55 years, by his side. He leaves a legacy of leadership, intellectual curiosity, generosity and devotion to family, friends and ...
