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Patricia Repasky 1940-2025

STRUTHERS — Patricia Repasky, 85, of Struthers, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at her home. Born April 11, 1940, in Struthers, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Zala Anderson Davis. A graduate of Struthers High School, Patricia was a lifelong resident of the Mahoning Valley and a devoted member of Holy Family Parish. Patricia dedicated over 15 years as a beloved cook in the cafeteria at Holy Family School, where her warm meals and kind heart made a lasting impact. Her love of cooking and baking extended to her family and friends, for whom she often ...

William J. Manser 1949-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William J. Manser, 75, of Youngstown, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Hospice House. He was born Sept. 16, 1949, in Youngstown to Ferris and Sophie Manos Manser and grew up in Coitsville. Bill graduated from Ursuline High School in 1967 and received a bachelor’s degree ...

Michael L. Wilfong Sr. 1963-2025

CAMPBELL — Michael L Wilfong Sr., 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Michael was born Aug. 28, 1963, in Warren, a son of Earl William and Mildred Ruth Smith Wilfong. He was a 1981 graduate of Howland High School and a lifelong resident ...

‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Adler, who spent decades behind the scenes of storied Broadway productions before pivoting to acting in his 60s, has died at 96. Adler died Saturday, according to a brief family announcement confirmed by the Riverside Memorial Chapel in New York. Adler “passed peacefully in his sleep,” Paradigm Talent Agency’s Sarah Shulman said on behalf of his family. No immediate cause was given. Among Adler’s acting credits are “The Sopranos,” on which he played Tony Soprano adviser Hesh Rabkin across all six seasons, and “The Good Wife,” where he played ...

Area deaths

VIRGINIA EASTERDAY BAUN, 98, of Salem, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, church. (Stark Memorial) BONITA BLYTHE BRENNER, 77, of Weston, Florida, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday graveside, Grove Hill Cemetery, Hanoverton. (Stark Memorial) SHELBY J. CONN, 87, of Warren, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at Windsor House, Champion. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. MARTIN A. GAMES, 69, of ...

Services

ANTONIO AGOSTINELLI, 79, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles Church, Boardman. DEBRA A. CANCIO, 67, Bristow, Va. SERVICES: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center, Austintown. ALFRED P. GUGLIOTTI, 92, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Family Parish, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. PAUL GULA JR., 96, Boardman. SERVICES: 10 a.. Monday, St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, church. DAWN M. KERPSACK, 54, ...