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Virginia R. Rodway 1933-2026

BOARDMAN – Virginia R. Rodway, 92, formerly of Lisbon, known to everyone as “Sally,” passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at the Hospice House. Sally was born in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of Julius and Jennie Cleckner Keehne. She moved to the Youngstown area as a young ...

Leslie Albanese 1981-2026

BOARDMAN — Leslie Albanese, 44, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Adventura at the Assumption after a lengthy health battle. She was born Nov. 20, 1981, in Youngstown, daughter of Ronald and Elizabeth “Betty” L. Kogelnik Albanese and was a lifelong area resident. Leslie ...

Patricia E. Mills 1949-2026

BROOKFIELD — Patricia Eileen Cratsley Mills, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, after a hard-fought and courageous battle with multiple system atrophy. She was 76 years old. Patty was born on Sept. 12, 1949, to William F. Cratsley Sr. and Helen J. ...

Joseph Fitori 1941-2026

NAPLES, Fla. — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph “Joe” Fitori, a man who touched so many with his love, kindness and humor. Joe was born on Nov. 8, 1941, in Boardman, Ohio, and transitioned out of this life peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on ...

Frances C. Bizub Miketa 1929-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Frances C. Bizub Miketa, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Frances was born on Sept. 14, 1929, to Slovak immigrant parents in Mutual, Pa., coming to Ohio in 1955. She enjoyed her childhood and reflecting on lessons ...

Area deaths

CHRISTOFER ROBERT WHAN, 38, formerly of Youngstown, died Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 4 p.m. Sunday, Cafe 422, Boardman. (Malloy Funerals and Cremations, Galveston, Texas). DONALD D. WALZER, 70, of Salem, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Monday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, funeral home.