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Charlene Toni Lofaro 1954-2026

NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Charlene Toni Fraley Lofaro passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at her home. Charlene was born Jan. 9, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late William and Isabelle Rzymski Fraley. She attended St. Mary’s parochial school and, ultimately, was a ...

Ann A. Giannios 1953-2026

POLAND — Ann A. Mosco Giannios, 72, of Poland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Ann was born Dec. 15, 1953, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Angelo “Gobby” and Edith Mosco. She was a proud 1971 graduate of Woodrow Wilson ...

Services

THOMAS M. BARRETT, 71, Salem. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24, funeral home. VIRGINIA L. BEGANSKY, 88, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Theresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Catholic Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, Warren. FATHER JAMES CAVANAUGH, 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Sept. 22, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 21, church. MICHELINA DeDONATO, 99, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Teresa of Calcutta ...

Marco Dilisio 1940-2026

LAS VEGAS — Marco “Marc” Dilisio, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his loving family by his side. Marc was born July 5, 1940, in Pacentro, Abruzzo, Italy, the son of Gaetano and Enrichetta Pompeo Dilisio. In 1960, at the age of 20, ...

Ryan M. George 1999-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Ryan Michael George died on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at the age of 27. He was born on April 10, 1999, in Youngstown, a son of Jason George and Megan Frattaroli. A 2017 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, Ryan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Power Plant Engineering ...

John J. Porubensky 1944-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — John J. Porubensky, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown. John was born March 18, 1944, in Youngstown, a son of John and Ann Samplak Porubensky, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1962 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and attended St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. He worked as a scrap burner at WCI for 42 years. In his spare time John enjoyed working on cars. John is survived by his nephews, Matthew Seals and James Seals. He also leaves two great-nephews, Mark Seals and Nick ...