GIRARD – Gerald “Jerry” Robert Santagata, 83, of Girard, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. He was born on Aug. 14, 1943, in Youngstown, a son of the beloved late John and Rose Marinelli Santagata. Jerry built a meaningful career in education ...
NORTH JACKSON – James "JD" R. Davis, 80, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Mercy Health - Austintown Medical Center. JD was born July 29, 1946, in North Jackson, a son of the late Vernon and Pauline Platt Davis. He graduated from Jackson-Milton High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. JD worked for the Ohio Turnpike as a foreman and also retired from Sears. A skilled craftsman, he enjoyed carpentry and woodworking and operated a sharpening business from his home. He especially enjoyed adding to his John Deere collection. JD served his community as ...
COLUMBIANA – John A Haller, 77, of Columbiana, died unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on Sept. 19, 1949, in Salem, the son of the late Allan and Helen Halverstadt Haller. John was a 1967 graduate of Leetonia High School and received his bachelor’s degree ...
YOUNGSTOWN – Ken Nesnidol, 67, earned his wings on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him most. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Joan Daichendt Nesnidol, and his grandmother, Josephine Daichendt. He is survived by his children, Samantha (Jason ...
GIRARD – Patricia Spisak, 85, of Girard passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. She was born on April 29, 1941, a daughter to the late William “Quimby” and Sophie Kulikowsky Catone. Patricia was a graduate of Girard High School and went on to attend Trumbull ...
WESTLAKE – Elizabeth Ann Ferrara DeGidio, passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on Dec. 26, 1932, Elizabeth was raised in Youngstown, where she was valedictorian of her graduating class at East High School. She married Anthony DeGidio in 1952, and they moved to Des ...
