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Darlette Killa 1956-2026

AUSTINTOWN – With profound sadness, the family of Darlette Killa, age 70, announces her unexpected passing in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Her sudden loss leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of the family she loved so deeply and the many people fortunate enough to ...

Lawrence R. Kurtz 1952-2026

STRUTHERS – Lawrence Richard Kurtz, 74, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Born on Jan. 2, 1952, in Norvelt, Pa., Larry was the son of the late Joseph Martin Kurtz II and Jeanne Malnofski Kurtz. He spent his early years in Pennsylvania before moving to Ohio to be with ...

Elizabeth A. Gawdyda 1926-2026

SOMERSET, Pa. – Elizabeth Anne Gawdyda passed into eternal rest at the home she loved on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. She was born Jan. 13, 1926, in Somerset, Pa., and moved to Youngstown not long after. She was the daughter of Julius and Josephine Bertolini, who immigrated from Northern Italy ...

Joyce B. Davis 1947-2026

CORTLAND — Joyce B. Davis, 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Joyce was born Aug. 21, 1947, in Butler, Pa., a daughter of the late Ralph Mahoney and Helen Grossman Mahoney. She came to Girard in 1976 and ...

Robert E. Doyle 1936-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert E. “Bob” Doyle, 90, an Army veteran of the city’s West Side, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home. Bob was born May 10, 1936, in Pennsylvania, a son of the late James Doyle and Pearl Root Doyle. He spent most of his life in the Youngstown ...

Frances C. Cappelli 1932-2026

BOARDMAN — Frances Christine Yonnotti Cappelli, of Boardman, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Frances was born Sept. 29, 1932, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Michael and Florence Yonnotti. She was the youngest of six siblings ...