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Patricia Benson 1970-2025

CANTON — Patricia “Patty” Benson, 55, beloved daughter of Mary Ann and the late Ronald Benson, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at her home. Patty loved her family deeply and was surrounded throughout her life by their affection. She enjoyed playing cards, drawing and ...

William C. Hird 1960-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Boyd” C. Hird, 64, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. Born Dec. 28, 1960, in Youngstown, Boyd was the son of the late Robert G. Hird Sr. and Helen M. Kearney Hird. Boyd graduated from Struthers High School in 1979. He spent ...

Edward Goldner 1943-2025

AUSTINTOWN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edward Goldner, a devoted father, loyal friend, U.S. Marine Corporal E4 and proud ironworker, who left us peacefully Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. Ed was born Feb. 5, 1943, in ...

Area deaths

CARMEL BILLOCK, 101, of Youngstown, died Saturday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Our Savior Church, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers. MARIE L. DIGIACOMO PUPINO, 89, died Thursday at her home. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Holy Family Church, Poland. (Higgins-Reardon)

Services

JOANN AVERY, 83, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Holy Family Church, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. 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. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel. MARY C. DOUGLAS, 87, Girard. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. PHILIP A. HAYNALI, 90, Salem. SERVICES: ...

Louis DeSimone 1947-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Louis DeSimone passed away Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, while celebrating his 57th wedding anniversary in Ireland, at the age of 77. Born Sept. 23, 1947, in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Louis and Italia Scotti DeSimone. A proud graduate of Central Catholic High School ...