NILES — Josephine F. Villecco, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side following a short illness. Born Dec. 28, 1942, in Youngstown, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Pauline Catone Ezzo. She was a proud ...

YOUNGSTOWN – Albert P. Yanno Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 13, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Helen Mrakovich Yanno. He graduated from Campbell Memorial High School ...

ANTHONY L. GAGLIONE III, 85, Willoughby. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. SHERRY L. LINERT, 77, East Palestine. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, funeral home. JANICE M. LINTNER, ...

NILES – Duane Alfred Pluche Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Duane was born April 5, 1953, in Warren, to Duane Sr. and Marjorie Miller Pluche. Duane graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1971 and went on to own the beloved local Sub ...

YOUNGSTOWN – Dr. Frank J. Tarantine, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born May 27, 1935, in Youngstown, to the late Henry and Ann Sylvester Tarantine. Frank grew up in Brier Hill, attended St. Ann Church and graduated from Ursuline High School in ...

OAKLAND, Calif. — Mark “Osta” Ostapiak, 48, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Mark was born May 4, 1978, in Youngstown, the beloved son of Peter and Sylvia Ostapiak. He graduated from Canfield High School in 1996, where he excelled academically. Following graduation, ...