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Obituaries

Helen Colaluca 1931-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Helen Colaluca, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Helen was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Andrew and Catherine Bakos Harvischak. She was a 1950 graduate of ...

Area deaths

JAMES J. PITTMAN, 66, of Salem, died June 27. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stark Memorial. BRUCE A. CAROTHERS, 73, of Lordstown, died June 28. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick)

Richard R. Makovec 1937-2025

STRUTHERS — Richard R. Makovec, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at Maplecrest Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 24, 1937, in Youngstown, Richard lived a life marked by his faith, hard work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Growing up, ...

Services

LARRY BOHANNON, 73, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown. LOIS C. COLE, 85, Austintown. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. MILDRED M. DEMES, 91, Canfield. ...

Naomi Boano 1936-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Naomi “Jane” Rusu Boano, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Hampton Woods Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1936, in New Castle, Pa., one of 16 children of the Rev. George Rusu Sr. and Bessie Johnson Rusu. The family later moved to Youngstown, where ...

Rose M. Anderson 1929-2025

POLAND — Rose Mary Anderson, 95, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 30, 1929, in Youngstown, Rose Mary was the daughter of the late Nick and Minnie DiCristofaro Troll. Rose Mary married the love of her life, Roy Anderson, on Nov. 8, ...