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HAROLD BHE, 71, of Youngstown, died Tuesday. (Augustine) TONY FUENTES, 91, of Girard, died Tuesday. SERVICES: noon July 27, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon July 27, funeral home. LINDA S. HARPER, 65, formerly of the area, died June 22 in Jenks, Oklahoma. SERVICES: noon July 26, Evening Light Apostolic Church, Niles. (Holeton-Yuhasz) MARGARET HYDEN, 88, of Mineral Ridge, died Tuesday. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, Vienna. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, church. (Blackstone) WILLIAM PEKKANEN JR., ...

Anthony M. Renze 1951-2025

STRUTHERS — Anthony Michael Renze, 74, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025. Born April 19, 1951, in Youngstown, Tony spent most of his life in Struthers, where he built a life grounded in love, integrity and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Kim; a proud ...

Richard O. Tedrow 1937-2025

POLAND — Richard Owen Tedrow, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born Jan. 17, 1937, in Struthers, Richard was the son of Hubert Tedrow and Eleanor Nelson. He graduated from Struthers High School in ...

Roberta M. Husar 1950-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Roberta M. Husar, 75, passed away Monday morning, July 14, 2025, at Austinwoods Rehabilitation Health Care. Roberta was born Jan. 18, 1950, in Youngstown, a daughter of Fred and Mary DePaul Furr. She lived in the area her whole life and worked as a cosmetologist. She was a member of Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. Roberta enjoyed cooking and baking, spending time with her family, nieces and nephews, and loved her pets. Roberta married Raymond S. Husar on Sept. 18, 1970, and he passed away April 17, 2012. She leaves a son, Dr. Michael ...

Dale F. McClain 1927-2025

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — Dale Francis McClain, 98, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 12, 2025. Born March 20, 1927, in Youngstown, Dale lived his life just like he always said — “It’s your life, you gotta lead it.” Dale started working as an ambulance driver for a funeral home at ...

William F. Blascak 1931-2025

AUSTINTOWN — William F. “Bill” Blascak, 93, passed away peacefully at his residence, Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 5, 1931, in Girard, William is the son of Joseph and Katherine Gossick Blascak. A proud graduate of Youngstown College (now ...