COLUMBIANA — John E. Simcox, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born April 3, 1936, in Struthers, a son of the late Francis G. and Dorothy M. Northall Simcox. He graduated from Springfield Local High School in ...

POLAND — Donald M. Tkach, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by those he loved most. He was born Nov. 5, 1933, in Youngstown, the only son of parents Michael and Mary L. Koken Tkach. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and owned his own ...

BEVERLY A. SCOTT, 83, of North Lima, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Coalburg United Methodist Church, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church.

WARREN — Dr. Marwan Riad Rouweyha, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and was laid to rest in Tod Homestead Cemetery on March 9, 2026. A man of rare character and an unwavering moral compass, his legacy lives on through his devoted wife, Hoda Tabbara Rouweyha; ...

ELISABETH CAPLEN, 95, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman MICHAEL CASTRONOVA, 65, Niles. SERVICES: noon Friday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Alabinia “Kookie” Ocasio, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born Oct. 14, 1943, in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, Kookie was known for her tenacious spirit. She left Puerto Rico as a young woman and resided in Bethlehem, Pa.; Youngstown; and Buffalo, New ...