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Francis E. Buckley 1940-2025

WOOSTER — Francis Edward Buckley, 85, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital after a sudden illness. Surviving are his children, Patrick (Stephanie) Buckley of Wooster, Bridget (Michael) Rhamy of Apple Creek and Michael Buckley of Wooster; and three grandchildren, Kaden and Kellen Buckley, and Abigail Rhamy. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Kathleen Buckley. Services will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Murray Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, with Jay ...

Matthew D. Mastell Sr. 1951-2025

BOARDMAN — Matthew Dean Mastell Sr., passed away peacefully, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at the age of 74. Born April 13, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Malcolm L. and Betty M. Morena Mastell, Dean was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend whose spirit will be ...

Area death

MICHAEL E. HARROLD, 86, of Salem, died Friday. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Friday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 4:50 p.m. Friday, funeral home.

Services

JOANN AVERY, 83, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Family Church, Poland. PATRICIA BENSON, 55, Canton. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Thursday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. KENNETH T. DERKACH, 74, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Campbell. LOUIS DESIMONE, 77, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown. EDWARD GOLDNER, 82, Austintown. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Lane Funeral home, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, funeral ...

Roger L. Massuri 1957-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Roger L. Massuri, an indomitable spirit who embraced life with passion and warmth, passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, leaving behind a vibrant tapestry of memories that will forever be cherished by those who knew him. Born May 20, 1957, in ...

Carmel Billock 1923-2025

POLAND — Carmel Constantino-Billock, 101, peacefully passed away, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, one month prior to her 102nd birthday, at Shepherd of the Valley in Poland. She was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Struthers, to the late Frank and Josephine Siciliano Constantino. She attended Struthers ...