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Michele Speziale 1965-2026

STRUTHERS — Michele Ann Speziale went peacefully to Heaven on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends throughout this journey. Michele was born on July 17, 1965, to Joseph and Margaret Shevetz Kollar. She ...

Terry P. Stewart 1954-2026

BERLIN CENTER — Terry P. Stewart, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born on Aug. 27, 1954, in Poland, a son of the late James C. and Virginia Witchert Stewart. He worked for 37 years in upper management and sales at R&J ...

Joseph H. Proch 1934-2026

SHENANGO TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Joseph H. Proch, 92, of Shenango Township, Lawrence County, Pa., passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on Jan. 16, 1934, in New Castle, Pa., he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Chekas Proch. Joseph ...

William J. Sheridan 1929-2026

STRUTHERS — William J. Sheridan, 96, passed away at home on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. William “Bill” was born on Nov. 29, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of the late Geoffrey and Florence Sheridan. Bill was a proud member of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper. He was ...

Delores Shuluga 1931–2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Delores Shuluga passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Briarfield Place in Boardman. She was 95. Delores, known to family and friends as “Dodie,” was born July 23, 1931, in Campbell, in her grandmother’s living room, a daughter of ...

Kimberly A. Spitak 1959-2026

NILES — Kimberly A. Spitak, 66, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2026. Born on Sept. 19, 1959, in Youngstown, Kim was the daughter of Edward and Gloria Mansky Harver. Kim graduated from Boardman High School in 1977 and dedicated 46 years of her career to Giant Eagle and Market District, most recently working as the business development manager for the Market District Deli. She took great pride in her work and was known for mentoring others with kindness, patience and encouragement. She was deeply respected and dearly loved by her co-workers. Kim ...