YOUNGSTOWN — Robert B. “Bobby” Simon, 70, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital after an extended illness. Bobby was born on Feb. 19, 1955, in Youngstown, a son of Joseph F. and Saada Menhem Simon. Bobby was extremely intelligent. He received his ...

CANFIELD — Barbara J. Drotleff, 64, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 18, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Sept. 30, 1960, in Franklin, Pa., Barbara was the youngest of five children of the late Elmer E. and Helen Kusz Rodgers. She graduated from ...

STRUTHERS — Marlene Jurek passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones. Born Dec. 30, 1956, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Blasko Kovalan, she was a lifelong area resident. She lived her life with a spirit of ...

SALEM — Roberta L. Grossen, 77, left this world Thursday, May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit — gentle, steadfast and endlessly giving — remains a guiding force for all who were blessed to know her. Born Nov. 6, 1947, ...

NORTH LIMA — Mary Palumbo Marzano, 96, passed away May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Vito, in July 1988; her son, Charles “Chuckie” 1973; sisters, Concetta and Frances; brothers: Carl, Fred, Frank and Paul; and parents, ...

NILES — Shirley A. Hunter, 90, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. Shirley was born March 5, 1935, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy Knight Patterson. She had worked for a travel agency and Dr. Richard Ragozine for many ...