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Obituaries

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic, dies at 100

NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100. Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, ...

Hans G. Anderson 1938-2026

NORTH JACKSON — Hans G. Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Hans was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Nils and Marie Anderson. He lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, service to his country and a passion for racing. A proud ...

Helen Glass 1935-2026

GIRARD — Helen Glass, 91, a lifelong resident of Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born May 31, 1935, in Girard, a daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Marie Dickerhoff Fizet. Helen graduated from Girard High School as part of the ...

Judith Ann Canacci 1944-2026

WARREN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judith Ann Piccuta Canacci, a loving wife, mother and friend, who left us Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Judith was born June 15, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of Giuseppe and Josephine Galante Muscatello, and remained a ...

Judith W. Rust 1940-2026

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Judith W. Rust, 85, formerly of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Struthers, to the late Ernest F. and Myrle Eisenbraun Prest. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Prest and ...

Carl ‘Coop’ A. Cooper 1950-2026

POLAND — It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of beloved husband, father and all-around good guy, Carl “Coop” Cooper, 76, who passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Born in 1950 in Warren, to the late Grace Hillman and Cecil A. Cooper, ...