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JUDITH K. CEBRIAK, 83, Austintown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Ohltown United Methodist Church, Mineral Ridge. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. ALICE H. CSEJTEY, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish-St. Matthias Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. WILLIAM A. CUMMINS JR., 54, Hubbard. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday, funeral home. ROBERT R. DAVID, 73, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. ...

Jane Goodall, celebrated primatologist, has died

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death Wednesday in an Instagram post. According to the Washington, ...

Frank W. Sotlar 1952-2025

LOWELLVILLE — Frank W. Sotlar, 73, passed away Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, after a long illness, with his wife of 52 years by his side. Frank married the former Jean DeMarco on May 25, 1974. He loved taking Jean to Lake Erie anytime she felt like they were “halfway to the lake,” which ...

Ann C. Desimone 1928-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Ann C. Desimone, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Ann will always be remembered for her warm smile, kindness, generosity and loving nature. She touched the lives of many through her faith, service and unwavering commitment to her family and community. ...

Constance D. Gray 1931-2025

CAMPBELL — Constance Delores Gray, 94, of 359 Jackson St., Campbell, departed this life 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Hospice House, following complications from an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1931, in Campbell, the daughter of Albert Crafton and Thelma Winston Roebuck. ...

Beverly L. Schiavone 1929-2025

POLAND — Beverly Louise Schiavone, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born June 26, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary Holden Dean. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School and ...