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Donald J. Williams 1950-2026

POLAND — Donald J. Williams, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on July 8, 1950, in Cleveland, a son of the late Edward A. and Eleanor J. Carabelli Williams. He graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in Michigan. Throughout his career, Donald was a dedicated salesman of consumer products, working for several companies. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father and brother who cherished the time he spent with his family. He was also an avid ...

Area deaths

Area deaths JONATHAN ESENWEIN, 63, of East Fairfield, died Thursday, in East Fairfield. SERVICES: graveside, noon Wednesday, East Fairfield Cemetery. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Seederly-Mong and Beck Funeral Home, Columbiana. DAVID J. HULL, 90, of Canfield, died Thursday. Arrangements are pending. (Lane). CATHERINE ALICE KOSCO, 85, of Poland, died Oct. 23. SERVICES: Mass, 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Holy Family Church, Poland. (Edward J. Fox and Sons, Boardman). NICK RICHARD RUBBO, 71, of Ladera Ranch, California, formerly Youngstown, died Oct. 19. Arrangements are pending. ...

Donna A. Menelle 1940-2026

CENTERVILLE – Donna Arlow Menelle, 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on April 24, 1940, to Steve and Mary Arlow, she grew up in Campbell, raised her family in Austintown, and relocated to Centerville, Ohio, in 1989. A 1958 graduate ...

Oct. 31 services

ELIZABETH A. DEGIDIO, 93, Westlake. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Youngstown. MILDRED A. EVANS, 94, Youngstown. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Sunday, Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. LORETTA J. JULIAN, 82, New Middletown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary Magdalene Parish-St. Christine Church, Youngstown. KEN NESNIDOL, 67, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Little Flower Catholic Parish, Canton. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Rossi Family Funeral Home, Canton. GERALD R. SANTAGATA, 83, ...

Loretta J. Julian 1944-2026

NEW MIDDLETOWN – Loretta J. Julian, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown. Loretta was born March 5, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of John and Anna Durica Jurkovich. Loretta married the love of her life, Carmen Julian, on Oct. ...

Harry F. Vinion 1926-2026

AUSTINTOWN – On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, Harry Francis Vinion, age 100, of Austintown, passed away at his residence. He was born on June 2, 1926, in Youngstown, to Edward Bruno and Laura Mae Loh Vinion. Harry's century of life was deeply connected to the Mahoning Valley. He served in the ...