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Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alice Wong, a disability rights activist and author whose independence and writing inspired others, has died. She was 51. Wong died of an infection Friday at a hospital in San Francisco, said Sandy Ho, a close friend who has been in touch with Wong’s family. Ho called her friend a “luminary of the disability justice movement” who wanted a world in which people with disabilities, especially ones of marginalized demographics who were people of color, LGBTQ and immigrants, could live freely and have full autonomy over their lives and decisions. The ...

Lorraine M. Sorensen 1934-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Lorraine M. Sorensen, 90, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was born Nov. 13, 1934, in Espanola, New Mexico, the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Trujillo Gutierrez. She worked as administrative support ...

Phyllis J. Watson 1929-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Phyllis J. Watson, 96, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Austintown Health Care Center. Phyllis was born Sept. 20, 1929, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Henry and Alberta Ekis Seelbaugh. She was a 1947 graduate of North High School in Youngstown and ...

Martha Jean Salvatore 1939-2025

CAMPBELL — Martha Jean Salvatore, 86, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Martha was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a daughter of Paul and Veronica Shulko Dubaj. She was a proud graduate of Campbell Memorial High School. Martha married the ...

Alexander S. Vargo 1939-2025

NORTH LIMA — Alexander Steven Vargo, 86, passed away Nov. 10, 2025. He was a cherished father, “Poppy,” brother and uncle, and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Alex was born in Campbell to Alexander and Jennie Vargo in June 1939. He attended Campbell Memorial High School, ...

Martha A. Mitchell Cook 1931-2025

HUBBARD — Martha A. Mitchell Cook, 94, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov.10, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. She was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Greenville, Pa., to Paul and Mariann Mitchell. After living in Pennsylvania as a young girl, she moved to Hubbard following the death of ...