POLAND — Ronald S. Kukura, 78, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Ron was born Feb. 4, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Lillian Benny Kukura and Stephen P. Kukura. He grew up in Struthers, where he met his wife, Barbara Lengyel Kukura, of 57 years. They have four surviving children, Bo ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Ann Lofaro, 104, from Youngstown, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. She was born by midwife on Sept. 4, 1921, on the East side of Youngstown as Antonetta Marie Trombetta, to Michael and Lucille Amicone Trombetta. She soon became a big sister to Connie ...

REV. ANTHONY G. DEMETRI, 66, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church. SHARON L. DUCA, 85, Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. EDWARD KLEMPAY, 95, formerly of ...

POLAND — With faith in God’s promises, and after faithfully running his earthly race, Gregory W. Orville went home to heaven on the morning of Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, to rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was 68 years old and had bravely endured a 90-day battle with ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain Zed in “Pulp Fiction,” has died. He was 60. His manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed on Friday that he died in his home in New York City. His cause of death was not immediately released. Edwards ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. Kenneth W. Ponzo, 90, transitioned from this earthly labor to his heavenly home Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, with his daughter at his side. Mr. Ponzo was born Sept. 19, 1935, in Washington, Pa., to the late Mary Irene Mills and Harley Calvin Ponzo. He worked for Standwade Metal ...