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JOAN MARIE CIANCIOLA, 84, of Canfield, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, church. MARK M. DOREMUS, 66, of Hubbard, died Tuesday in Poland. There are no services. (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen) DAWN M. HINKLE, 50, of Salem, died Thursday. Arrangements pending. (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen) ALBERT A. MATASY, 91, of Boardman, died Wednesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) JASON E. ROBERTS, 53, of Salem, died Sept. 12. There are no services. (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen) WILLIAM SAWHILL, 55, of Columbiana, ...

Charles W. Beltz 1946-2025

BOARDMAN — Charles William Beltz, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Charles was born July 7, 1946, in Sharon, Pa., a son of the late Charles and Sophie Nogay Beltz. He graduated from Sharon High ...

Sarah A. Wallace 1996-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Sarah Ashley Wallace, 29, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Sarah was born April 27, 1996, in Youngstown. She was a beloved daughter, sister and friend who brought joy, laughter and warmth into the lives of everyone she met. Sarah grew up in Youngstown and was known for ...

Sam Vario 1927-2025

LIBERTY — Sam Vario, 98, of Liberty Township, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. He was born June 11, 1927, in Youngstown, a son of Anthony and Jenny Vario. He was a 1946 graduate of Chaney High School, where he excelled in football and baseball. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was part of the Greatest Generation. He retired from US Steel, where he worked for 35 years. Sam was a sports fan and enjoyed watching football and the Cleveland (Indians) Guardians. He also enjoyed playing golf with his friends. He was preceded in ...

Services

ELIZABETH J. BOOZER, 89, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. MARTIN A. CONTI, 84, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Brendan Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. SHARON R. GINGRICH, 79, New Middletown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, funeral home. LUEVA KALEEL, 99, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Mark Orthodox Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, church. JOYCE KINDLER FOWLER, 70, Austintown. ...

David J. Smercansky 1957-2025

POLAND — David John Smercansky, 68, passed away Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Born June 21, 1957, in Youngstown, David was the son of Frank and Bertha Schuster Smercansky. A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from Poland Seminary High School in ...