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Susan M. Johnson 1959-2025

STRUTHERS — Susan Marie Johnson, known as “Susie Q,” died Friday, July 18, 2025. The groundhog did not see his shadow on Feb. 2, 1959, and brought us 66 years of sunshine. Susie Q was everyone’s thoughtful sister, aunt, niece, cousin and trusted friend who always made you truly ...

Miami defense attorney Roy Black, represented Kennedy Smith in rape trial, dies

Prominent Miami defense lawyer Roy Black, who gained national attention by winning an acquittal in the 1991 William Kennedy Smith rape trial and was involved in scores of other high-profile cases, has died at the age of 80, his law partner said Tuesday. Black represented clients ranging from pop star Justin Bieber to race car driver Helio Castroneves. Most of the time, he was on the winning side. “For more than 30 years, Roy was my teacher, mentor and friend,” said his law partner, Howard Srebnick, in an email. “The loss(es) I feel personally and professionally are ...

Mary A. Fox 1968-2025

BOARDMAN — Mary A. Fox passed away at her residence, Saturday, July 19, 2025. She was born Feb. 29, 1968, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James E. and Nancy A. Johnston Fox, and was a lifelong area resident. Mary attended St. Charles grade school and graduated from Cardinal Mooney ...

Tony Fuentes 1934-2025

GIRARD — Tony Fuentes, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his daughters, at the age of 91. Born June 13, 1934, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tony’s life was defined by love, courage ...

Sealenia D. Jornigan 1954-2025

GIRARD — With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life of service and love, we announce the passing of Sealenia Deneise Jornigan, who departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on Jan. 28, 1954, in Youngstown, Sealenia was a devoted ...

Donna J. Alexander 1944-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Donna J. Alexander, 81, formerly of Austintown, died late Friday morning, July 18, 2025, at The Inn at Ironwood nursing center in Canfield. She was born July 6, 1944, in Youngstown, the daughter of Wilbur and Helen Becker Gromley. Donna was a 1962 graduate of Canfield High ...