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Obituaries

Donna Rose Davis Garchar 1927-2025

BOARDMAN — Donna Rose Davis Garchar passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at the age of 98. Born Oct. 11, 1927, and the fifth of 11 children in a family that included eight girls and three boys, she was the daughter of Donald H. Davis and Kathleen Marie Davis. Donna was a ...

Carolyn Harklerode 1941-2025

COLUMBIANA — Carolyn Theodore Harklerode, 84, passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born March 1, 1941, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth DelBene Theodore, and was a lifelong area resident. She ...

Michael J. Watson 1954-2025

POLAND — Michael Joseph Watson, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Michael was known by several nicknames among family and friends, but the one he cherished most and was most proud of was ...

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band made the announcement on their official website on Friday. “It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and ...

Elaine D. Harris 1947-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Elaine Diane Harris, 78, departed this earthly home to dwell with her Heavenly Father on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, following an extended illness. Born Oct. 4, 1947, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of Richard Harris Sr. and Odessa Paige. A graduate of South High School, she ...

Emilio Cruz 1965-2025

CANFIELD — Emilio Cruz, 60, passed peacefully with his loving family at his side, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born Aug. 27, 1965, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Edwin and Irma Garcia Cruz, and came to the United States as a baby. Emilio’s family settled in ...