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Obituaries

Susan Joy McKean 1947-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Susan Joy McKean, 76, cherished mother, esteemed photographer and beloved member of the Youngstown community, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 24, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity and unwavering courage that will forever resonate in the hearts of those ...

John H. Kieferdorf 1947-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — John H. Kieferdorf Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Formerly from Bellville, New Jersey, John was born April 23, 1947, the son of the late John H. and Theresa Kieferdorf. After graduating from Bellville High School in New Jersey, John ...

Patsy M. Trell Jr. 1934-2024

POLAND — Patsy M. “Pat” Trell Jr., 89, made his transition to his heavenly home, Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024. He was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Youngstown, the son of Patsy M. Sr. and Mary Christy Trell, and was a lifelong area resident. Pat was a 1952 graduate of East High School, where ...

Bernadette F. Kovach 1943-2024

COLUMBUS — Bernadette Starke Kovach, 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with her family by her side, at Danbury Senior Living. Bernadette was born May 16, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of John and Pelagia Maserek Starke. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High ...

John J. Palowitz Jr. 1940-2024

HUBBARD — John J. “Jack” Palowitz Jr., 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Hetner Palowitz. He graduated from Ursuline High School and worked many years as a truck driver ...

Area deaths

RUSTY L. JONES, 57, of Canal Fulton, died Tuesday, April 2, 2024. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jackson Township Administration Building. JODI A. JORGENSON, 54, of Struthers, died Thursday, April 4, 2024. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. CALLING ...