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Obituaries

Charles D. Bailey 1940-2026

HUBBARD — Charles David Bailey, 85, died Monday afternoon, May 4, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley-Liberty. David was born a son of Charles and Una Freed Bailey on June 7, 1940, in Youngstown. David was an owner and operator of the Pizza Works Corporation for many years along with his ...

Services

ESTHER C. BOGATAY, 92, Girard. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, funeral home. NANCY MAE BRINK, 76, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 ...

Ryan A. Burns 1992-2026

NORTH CANTON — Ryan A. Burns, 33, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born June 28, 1992, in Akron to Randall and Pamela Robarge Burns. Ryan was a 2010 graduate of Hoover High School, where he proudly participated in wrestling. ...

Michael A. Pallante 1955-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Anthony Pallante, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026. He was born Sept. 27, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert Anthony Pallante and Betty Pallante, née Grombacher. Michael graduated from Austintown Fitch High School. He earned his ...

Fred Merkich 1944-2026

MINERAL RIDGE — Fred Merkich, 81, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, warmth and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Fred was born Dec. 4, 1944, the son of Fred and Pauline Rohan Merkich. He was a lifelong area resident and a proud graduate ...

Patrick D. Riggs 1952-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Patrick D. “Pat” Riggs, 73, passed away Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 18, 1952, in Norfolk, Va., a son of Keith and Eileen McBride Riggs. Pat was a 1970 graduate of Jackson ...