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Michael R. Deem 1980-2025

KILLEEN, Texas — Michael Robert Deem, 44, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born Nov. 26, 1980, in Youngstown, Michael was the beloved son of John and Dee Paolone Deem. He was ...

Justin J. Yost 1984-2025

NILES — Justin J. Yost, 41, passed away Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. He was born Feb. 14, 1984, in Canton, the son of David and Pamela Metzler Yost. Justin attended YSU and trade school and ...

Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer 1934-2025

BOARDMAN — The Rev. C. Edward Weisheimer, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at The Inn at Walker Mill, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born July 31, 1934, in Columbus, a son of the late Carl and Georgie Thorpe Weisheimer. He graduated from North High School ...

Michael Lebenich III 1947-2025

SAVANNAH, Ga — Michael Lebenich III passed away peacefully, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from a brief illness, with his “people” by his side. Michael was born Sept. 5, 1947, to the late Mike Jr. and Mary T. Bestenec Lebenich. Michael was raised in Campbell and was a 1965 graduate of ...

Thomas N. Rubbo 1949-2025

PARMA — Thomas N. Rubbo, 76, beloved grandfather, son, brother, coach and friend, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 11, 2025. He lived a life of devotion, service and love — always putting others before himself. Tom was born Feb. 2, 1949. He was raised in Youngstown, where he graduated ...

Robert Sanders 1932-2025

GIRARD — Robert Sanders, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2025, at Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Robert, known to many as “Bob,” was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph Michael and Mary Rose Tokar Sanders, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1951 graduate of North High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service, Bob attended Youngstown State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. Teaching and mentoring were not just a profession, but a ...