POLAND — Robert Paul Hackley, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2024. Bob was born May 12, 1938, in Woodsfield, to Robert Sr. and Dorothy Dillon Hackley. He graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1956 and Mount Union College in ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Carl E. Baumgartner Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2024, at Caprice Health Care Center. Carl was born Feb. 8, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the late Carl and Mary Alice Atwood Baumgartner and was a lifelong area resident. Carl built a ...

SALEM — Nicholas C. Carson, 46, formerly of Lowellville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. Born Sept. 18, 1978, in Youngstown, a son of Roseann Tomasino and Larry Carson. His spirit was nurtured in the small community of ...

POLAND — Dr. Elmer Foldvary, 89, passed away peacefully, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 9, 1935, in Youngstown, to Alexander and Elizabeth Foldvary. He graduated from North High School in 1953 and pursued higher ...

CUMMING, Ga. — Mrs. Esther Johnson Rudge, 80, passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2024, after entering hospice care. She was born July 8, 1944, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the daughter of the late Oscar and Viola Johnson. Esther was an avid reader and musician who played the piano as a ...

STRUTHERS — Louis M. “Lou” Palusak, 82, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a short illness. Lou was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of Louis R. and Julia Berchik Palusak. He was a 1960 graduate of Ursuline High School. Lou went on ...