YOUNGSTOWN — Gary Louis Miller, 75, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Kobacker House in Columbus, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born April 17, 1950, on the West Side of Youngstown, a son of the late Louis C. Miller and Geraldine P. DePiore ...

BOARDMAN — William David Leicht, 80, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Bill was born May 18, 1945, in Youngstown, to William and Betty Leicht, and raised in Mt Jackson, Pa. Although he grew up with modest means, his childhood did not lack for love or adventure. Bill loved ...

STRUTHERS — Joseph “Joe” John Opsitnik Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Dec. 24, 2025, following an extended illness. Joe was born Jan. 15, 1945, in Youngstown, to Joseph Sr. and Margaret Opsitnik. He lived his entire life in the communities of Lowellville and ...

POLAND — Judith Marie Keefer, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at her home. Judith, known affectionately by family and friends as “Judy,” was born April 20, 1944, in Massillon, a daughter of Joseph Benedict and Mary Louise Martin Seifert. She graduated from Tuslaw ...

DANNY M. BARTELS, 71, of Salem, died Sunday in Columbiana. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. ROBERT E. DICKEY JR., 73, of Columbiana, died Sunday. No services. ...

JOSEPH B. BAKER, 98, North Lima. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Struthers. JOHN R. DEMAIN JR., 85, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, Youngstown, and 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Christine Church. CALLING ...