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James A. Marco 1937-2026

STRUTHERS — James A. Marco, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, with his family by his side. Jim was born July 23, 1937, and graduated from East High School in 1956. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a proud Army veteran and ...

Services

JOHN S. DONCHESS JR., 79, Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mary Magdalene Parish-St. Christine Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. LARRY D. GRIMM, 93, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, church. ELIZABETH L. HIMES, 84, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, New Middletown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, ...

Fashion designer Mackie dies at 87

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social media accounts. Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from pneumonia, his publicist said. Dubbed the “Designer to the Stars,” Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony ...

Helen La Merle Y’Barbo Snyder 1935-2026

CHAMPION — Helen La Merle Y’Barbo Snyder was called home by our Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, Sept. 5, 2026, while residing at Windsor House at Champion, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born Nov. 22, 1935, in Chireno, Nacogdoches, Texas, daughter of the late Felix ...

Patrick Michael Keevey 1950-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — A life of service, steady dedication and memorable passions is celebrated in the remembrance of Patrick Michael Keevey, 75, of Youngstown, who passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Youngstown. Born on Dec. 7, 1950, in Youngstown, to John and Mary Furphy Keevey, Patrick ...

John R. Lewis 1939-2026

CANFIELD — John R. Lewis, 87, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born June 26, 1939, in Salem, the son of John J. and Elizabeth M. Reese Lewis. John was a 1957 graduate of Salem High School and he attended the University of Cincinnati. ...