NEW MIDDLETOWN — Renee M. Rice, 68, a loving mother, grandmother and aunt, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by family. Renee was born June 14, 1956, in Youngstown, a daughter of Alvin and Helen Lang Rice. She dedicated her life to her family. She was ...

POLAND — John J. Lesnansky, 93, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, March 17, 2025, at Aventura at Assumption Village, surrounded by the love and prayers of those closest to him. John was born March 1, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Frank and Rose Varga Lesnansky. A lifelong ...

YOUNGSTOWN — We gather to celebrate the life of Marilyn Carol Hightower, who departed this world Tuesday, March 11, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born July 14, 1943, to Charles and Jayne Garner Kelley. She married James Hightower on Oct. 26, 1968. Though ...

JAMES T. O’MALLEY, 85, of Struthers, died March 13. SERVICES: 10 a.m. April 4, St. Dominic Church. (Fox) LUCILLE D. VECHIARELLA, 86, of Canfield, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Michael Catholic Church. CALLING HOURS: 8 to 9:15 a.m. Monday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, ...

BROOKVILLE, Pa. — Sarah Ann “Sally” Smiley, 89, formerly of McDonald, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at McKinley Health Center. Born Dec. 17, 1935, in Summerville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Noah and Lillian Morrison Hughes. She attended Summerville School and was a member of ...

PAUL J. BELUS, 97, Brookfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. STEPHEN J. BENEDICT, 85, formerly of Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Caffe Capri, Boardman. WILLIAM A. CASTLE, 85, Cortland. ...