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JOANN AVERY, 83, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Family Church, Poland. PATRICIA BENSON, 55, Canton. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Thursday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. KENNETH T. DERKACH, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Campbell. LOUIS DESIMONE, 77, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. EDWARD GOLDNER, 82, Austintown. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Lane Funeral home, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, funeral ...

Roger L. Massuri 1957-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Roger L. Massuri, an indomitable spirit who embraced life with passion and warmth, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, leaving behind a vibrant tapestry of memories that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Born May 20, 1957, in ...

Carmel Billock 1923-2025

POLAND — Carmel Constantino-Billock, 101, peacefully passed away, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, one month prior to her 102nd birthday, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. She was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Struthers, to the late Frank and Josephine Siciliano Constantino. She attended Struthers ...

Patricia Benson 1970-2025

CANTON — Patricia “Patty” Benson, 55, beloved daughter of Mary Ann and the late Ronald Benson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at her home. Patty loved her family deeply and was surrounded throughout her life by their affection. She enjoyed playing cards, drawing and ...

William C. Hird 1960-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Boyd” C. Hird, 64, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Born Dec. 28, 1960, in Youngstown, Boyd was the son of the late Robert G. Hird Sr. and Helen M. Kearney Hird. Boyd graduated from Struthers High School in 1979. He spent ...

Edward Goldner 1943-2025

AUSTINTOWN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Goldner, a devoted father, loyal friend, U.S. Marine Corporal E4 and proud ironworker, who left us peacefully Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. Ed was born Feb. 5, 1943, in ...