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Area deaths

ANTONIO GESTOSANI, 81, of Canfield, died Tuesday. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) DEBORAH J. ILLENICK, 59, of Niles, died Sunday at home. (Borowski / Oak Meadow) DORA J. VAUPEL JONES, 91, of Youngstown, died June 30. Private services were held. (Thompson Filicky) JOHN J. ORLANDO, 97, of Girard, died July 2. SERVICES: noon Monday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 11 to 11:55 a.m. Monday, funeral home.

Gregory F. Cvetkovic 1948-2026

AUSTINTOWN — It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Gregory “Greg” F. Cvetkovic, 78. Bringing comfort to his family in this time is the knowledge that Greg lived a life that was full of love and purpose. The following are just a fraction of those who loved him ...

Dr. Robert James Foldvary 1945-2026

DEFIANCE — Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Foldvary, 80, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. He was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Alexander Sr. and Elizabeth Foldvary. On Nov. 25, 1983, he married the love of his life, Marilyn Justinger, who survives. Bob was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Defiance, and volunteered with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. His Catholic faith was the cornerstone of his life. He attended John Carroll University and graduated from Youngstown State University. Bob received his medical ...

Jack H. Taylor 1937-2026

HUBBARD — Jack H. Taylor, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, July 6, 2026, at Otterbein Senior Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born May 15, 1937, in Cleveland, the son of the late Henry and Virginia O’Rourke Taylor. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 ...

Jerry L. Hardwick 1939-2026

POLAND — It is with deep sadness and bottomless love that we announce the passing of our dad, husband, friend, Poppy, brother and provider, Jerry Lee Hardwick, who passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of how to live a life with great purpose. Born Nov. 16, 1939, Jerry ...

Services

ANTONIO BARIO, 87, Howland. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday, Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, Warren. DARIN M. BRINDIAR, 61, Lowellville. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Friday, Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, funeral home. SUSAN L. BURNS, 72, Poland. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home. SANDRA J. CAMMARATA, 79, Liberty. SERVICES: noon Friday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, funeral home. MATHILDA CHACHKO, 95, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. ...