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Shirley A. Vestal 1943-2025

HUBBARD — Shirley A. Vestal, 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Shirley was born July 4, 1943, in Cherry Tree, Pa., a daughter of Elmer C. and Lydia Ann Keith Nicholson. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Shirley was a ...

Laura E. Yozwick 1934-2025

BOARDMAN — Laura E. Brothers Yozwick passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at her residence, with her son Aaron at her side. She was born March 20, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Jay C. and Jessie F. Gotchall Brothers. She was one of eight children and was a ...

Anna Ruth Leenheer 1919-2025

POLAND – Anna Ruth Leenheer, 106, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 25, 2025, at Shepherd of The Valley-Poland. She was born July 13, 1919, in McDonald, the daughter of Teresa Fratzuly Filipan-Petkovich and Joseph Filipan, who both came to ...

George P. Sanko 1953-2025

CANFIELD — George P. Sanko, 72, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at home, after a multiyear battle with kidney disease. George was born Oct. 2, 1953, in Youngstown, the son of the late Stella and George Bunjack. At the age of 3, after his mother’s death, George was adopted and raised by ...

Sofia E. Kale 2015-2025

NEW WATERFORD — Sofia “Sia” Eileen Kale, 10, left this world on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, following her valiant fight with leukodystrophy. Sofia was at peace, in her home, embraced by her loving family, when she passed away. Sia was born July 20, 2015, in Boardman, the daughter of ...

Mary L. Arkwright 1929-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Mary L. Arkwright, 96, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Washington, Pa., on Jan. 13, 1929, to William and Mary McCarthy Black, Mary was one of seven children. She married her first husband, Alfred Seaman, ...