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Dennis L. Amon 1939-2025

BOARDMAN — Dennis L. Amon, 85, formerly of Boardman, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer. Dennis was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Youngstown. He graduated from South High School in 1958 and married his high school sweetheart, Marian K. Hartman, on May 14, ...

Jacob T. Sloan 2008-2025

MASURY — Jacob Taren Sloan, 17, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2025, at his home. He was born March 28, 2008, in Youngstown, a son of James S. Sloan and Mary E. Balestrino. Jacob enjoyed riding motorcycles and four-wheelers, and gaming was his life. He leaves his mother, Mary E. ...

George H. Huggins 1933-2025

STRUTHERS — George H. Huggins, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his family. George was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Martinsburg, a son of the late Ralph and Grace Burger Huggins. He was raised on a farm in Danville and ...

Dona J. James 1930-2025

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Dona J. James, 95, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at Assumption Village Nursing Home. Dona was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frederick and Anona Wilson Puscher. She had worked for the Mahoning County Health Department as a secretary for two ...

Sharyn L. Kennedy 1946-2025

STRUTHERS — Sharyn Louise Kennedy, 78, passed away peacefully, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Hospice House, after her many-year battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Owen and Betty Williams Altimus. Sharyn spent the early years of her life ...

Christopher S. Timms 1973-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher S. Timms left this world peacefully, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at the age of 52. Born Aug. 16, 1973, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Rick and Lisa M. Hughes Timms. Chris graduated from Boardman High School in 1992. After graduating, he took his love for football ...