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Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer 1934-2025

BOARDMAN — The Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at The Inn at Walker Mill, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born July 31, 1934, in Columbus, a son of the late Carl and Georgie Thorpe Weisheimer. He graduated from North High School ...

Michael Lebenich III 1947-2025

SAVANNAH, Ga — Michael Lebenich III passed away peacefully, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from a brief illness, with his “people” by his side. Michael was born Sept. 5, 1947, to the late Mike Jr. and Mary T. Bestenec Lebenich. Michael was raised in Campbell and was a 1965 graduate of ...

Thomas N. Rubbo 1949-2025

PARMA — Thomas N. Rubbo, 76, beloved grandfather, son, brother, coach and friend, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 11, 2025. He lived a life of devotion, service and love — always putting others before himself. Tom was born Feb. 2, 1949. He was raised in Youngstown, where he graduated ...

Robert Sanders 1932-2025

GIRARD — Robert Sanders, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known to many as “Bob,” was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Michael and Mary Rose Tokar Sanders, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1951 graduate of North High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service, Bob attended Youngstown State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. Teaching and mentoring were not just a profession, but a ...

Andrew J. Nemergut 1952-2025

GIRARD — Andrew J. Nemergut, 72, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Andrew, also affectionately known as Drew, was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Youngstown, a son to the late Andrew and Josephine Mortaro Nemergut. Drew had worked for Syro Steel as a tow motor driver until ...

Area deaths

CHARLES W. BELTZ, 79, of Boardman, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are pending. (Davis-Becker) JUSTIN J. YOST, 41, of Niles, died Monday at his residence. (Holloway-Williams) ROGER ZAKEN, 72, of Youngstown, died Sept. 5. (Augustine)