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John Cycyk 1949-2025

STRUTHERS — John Cycyk, 76, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the disease slowly took his memory, it never touched the immense love he had for his family and friends, nor did it diminish the full life he ...

Ann Marie Tych 1945-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Ann Marie Tych, 80, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, Oct. 17, 2025, with her family at her side. Ann Marie was born July 26, 1945, in Ellwood City, Pa., the daughter of Charles and Mary Lascola Arena. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New ...

Ozelma E. Hamrock 1956-2025

HUBBARD – Ozelma E. Hamrock, 69, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at home. Ozelma was born Aug. 31, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of William Stewart and Mary Jane Hughes Brice. Ozelma was a lifelong Hubbard resident, growing up on the family farm in Hubbard Township. She was a 1974 ...

David W. Myers Jr. 1951-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — David W. Myers Jr., 74, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family. David was born March 2, 1951, in Niles, a son of the late Lucy Madish Myers. He was a lifelong area resident and was especially ...

Cathy L. Lehnerd 1964-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Cathy L. Lehnerd, 61, died Friday, October 17, 2025. Cathy was born June 15, 1964, in Youngstown, a daughter of Donald J. and Peggy Scott Erwin. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1982. She went to school to become an LPN and LVN. Cathy worked 38 years at ...

Area deaths

ROBERT F. COWDEN JR., 72, of Niles, died Sunday at Continuing Healthcare in Niles. No calling hours or services. (Stewart-Kyle) GINETTE F. SEFERT, 79, of Howland, died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. ROBERT ZORN, 87, of Poland, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Poland United Methodist Church. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland, and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church.