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Juliana Cirka 1954-2025

HIRAM — Juliana “Julie” Cirka passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025, at David Simpson Hospice House, Euclid. Julie was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Youngstown, to Elizabeth and John Wayne. She graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1972 and Youngstown State University with a degree in ...

Robert D. Boomhower 1937-2025

CANFIELD — Robert D. “Bob” Boomhower, 88, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home in Canfield, surrounded by his five loving children, Eric (Lori), Amy Jo (Mark), Mary Jo (Brian), Melanie Jo (Steven) and Paula Jo (Todd). He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and ...

Mary F. Allen 1933-2025

STRUTHERS – Mary Freddie Allen, the first-born child to Randolph and Martha Akins, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 29, 1933, and lived her entire life in the Struthers area. In 1951, she graduated as ...

Ina Harrington 1953-2025

SHELBY, N.C. — Ina McDowell Harrington, 72, of Shelby, formerly of Forest City, North Carolina, and Youngstown, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Shelby. She is survived by her husband, Steve Harrington of Boiling Springs, North Carolina ...

Gloria Mahoney 1931-2025

POLAND — Gloria Mahoney, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 26, 2025. Gloria was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Youngstown, the daughter of James and Angela Moore Bebackwa. She was raised on the East Side of Youngstown and graduated from East High School in 1949. Gloria spent most ...

Loretta Smith 1940-2025

HUBBARD — Our beautiful, amazing mother, Loretta Smith, 85, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Hospice House. Loretta was born Feb. 11, 1940, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of Patsy and Jennie Lombardo Ferrare. Her husband, Albert P. Smith, passed away Sept. 24, 2023. Loretta will ...