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Obituaries

Services

THOMAS BECKER SR., 90, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Christ Our Savior Parish. Nicholas Catholic Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. MARY BLAND, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, ...

Melanie Verdream 1974-2026

GIRARD — Melanie Verdream, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away due to medical complications on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 51. Born Feb. 23, 1974, in Youngstown, Melanie’s vibrant spirit and artistic soul touched the lives of all who knew her. Melanie’s journey began ...

Thomas E. Becker Sr. 1935-2026

STRUTHERS — Thomas E. Becker Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at his home. He was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Joseph and Emma Hannig Becker. He graduated from Duquesne High School in Duquesne, Pa., ...

Harry Clinkscale Jr. 1938-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Harry Clinkscale Jr., 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. He was a beloved family member and friend whose kindness and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him. Harry will be remembered for his warmth, generosity and the love he shared ...

Franziska Crawford 1935-2026

GIRARD — Franziska “Fran” King Crawford passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from natural causes. She was born Nov. 29, 1935. In 1958, Fran, a native German, married a U.S. Army serviceman, Gene King. During his service time of more than 20 years, they ...

Services

LOUISA R. BERGER, 81, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown. MARY BLAND, 87, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Austintown. CATHERINE CAMA, 95, Poland. SERVICES: noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Hynes ...