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ELIZABETH J. BOOZER, 89, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. MARTIN A. CONTI, 84, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Brendan Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. BARBARA A. GENCO, 86, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Family Church, Poland. SHARON R. GINGRICH, 79, New Middletown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, funeral home. LUEVA KALEEL, 99, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Mark Orthodox ...

Robert Redford dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement. He died in his sleep, but no cause was provided. After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and ...

Sharon R. Gingrich 1946-2025

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Sharon Rose Gingrich, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2, 1946, in Petersburg, W.Va., Sharon was the daughter of the late Melvin and Audrey Mallow Van Meter. She moved to ...

Joyce Kindler Fowler 1955-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Joyce Kindler Fowler, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Niles Way Senior Living. Born Jan. 14, 1955, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice Carlson Kindler and was a lifelong resident of the area. Joyce graduated from ...

LuEva Kaleel 1926-2025

CANFIELD – A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, LuEva “Eve” Hoodhood Kaleel, passed away peacefully, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at her home. Eve was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Nafe and Mae Ruffin Hoodhood. Eve’s lifelong ...

Martin A. Conti 1941-2025

CANFIELD — Martin Anthony Conti, 84, formerly of Youngstown’s West Side, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Affectionately known as “Chief,” Marty was born June 12, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late Dominic and ...