NORTH LIMA — John C. Kovach, 72, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, with his family by his side. John was born June 2, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Helen Demidovich Kovach. He was a 1971 graduate of Boardman High School and was a skilled tradesman ...

BOARDMAN — Dr. C. Allen Pierce, 87, of Boardman, passed away Friday, June, 27, 2025, in O’Fallon, Missouri, while visiting with family. Born Dec. 13, 1937, in Saginaw, Michigan, Allen was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Saginaw High School in 1955. Allen enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was ...

THE VILLAGES, Florida — Anthony “Ike” Mediate passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. At the age of 94, he was still sharp as a whip and a loving mentor to his family and friends. He led a remarkable life that cannot be easily summarized in only a few short paragraphs, but we will focus on ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Helen Colaluca, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Helen was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Andrew and Catherine Bakos Harvischak. She was a 1950 graduate of ...

JAMES J. PITTMAN, 66, of Salem, died June 27. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Stark Memorial. BRUCE A. CAROTHERS, 73, of Lordstown, died June 28. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick)

STRUTHERS — Richard R. Makovec, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at Maplecrest Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 24, 1937, in Youngstown, Richard lived a life marked by his faith, hard work ethic, and an unwavering commitment to his family. Growing up, ...