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Joel R. Hankin II March-July 2025

BOARDMAN — Our beloved son, Joel Richard Hankin II, was born on March 6, 2025, and passed peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2025, cradled in love. Though he was with us for only a short time, Joel brought an immense amount of love, light and hope to all who awaited and welcomed his arrival. ...

William A. Anderson 1948-2025

CANFIELD — William A. Anderson, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Windsor House at Canfield. He was born May 2, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of Leroy Anderson and the former Twila Johnson. Bill began his career at General Motors in 1970, where he devoted 37 ...

Phyllis Berkowitz 1928-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Phyllis Berkowitz died at the age of 96 on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Helen and Jack Alter, Phyllis grew up in Ingersoll and Toronto, with her brothers, Irvine (deceased) and David Alter. She was married to her beloved Harold for almost 40 years until his passing in 1988. Subsequently, was preceded in death by partner, Ben Melvin. Phyllis and Harold raised three daughters, Diane (Wit), Patti (Michael) and Janet (Don). One of her joys was the arrival of grandchildren, Fiona, Kiri, Hayley, Kelsey, Matt and Delaney, ...

Starlet D. Thomas 1958-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Starlet Dawn Myers Thomas, 67, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Austinwoods Nursing Center, following an extended illness. She was born April 29, 1958, in Uniontown, Pa., to the late Ewing and Shirley Tolbert Myers. Star graduated from Austintown Fitch ...

Frances E. Revella 1930-2025

GIRARD — Frances Elizabeth Revella, 95, of Girard, passed away peacefully Friday, July 11, 2025. Frances was born on May 8, 1930, the daughter of Rinaldo and Julia Santagata Paolone. Frances was a certified cosmetologist and worked out of a shop in her home. She was later employed at ...

C. Kenneth ‘Ken’ Shaffer 1931-2025

CANFIELD — Charles Kenneth “Ken” Shaffer, 93, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ken was born Nov. 28, 1931, the son of the late Emmett C. Shaffer and Agnes McCabe Shaffer, and was a lifelong area resident. Ken graduated from South ...