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Ruth A. Hull 1939-2026

CANFIELD — Ruth Ann Hull, 87, of Canfield, passed away early Thursday morning, Aug. 6, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1939, in Salem, a daughter of Donald C. and Louise C. Echard Baird. Ruth was a 1957 graduate of Goshen High School and went on to attend the Hannah ...

David J. Mayzik 1954-2026

AUSTINTOWN — David James Mayzik, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on May 7, 1954, in Youngstown, David was a son of Leroy Stephen and Josephine D. Maxgay Mayzik. David earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and went on to obtain a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. For 20 years, he applied his knowledge and skills as an engineer with Raytheon Technologies until his retirement in 2000. Outside of his professional life, David was known for his love of dining out, passionate enthusiast of geology and often seen wandering through ...

Kelley I. Kurtz 1958-2026

STRUTHERS — Kelley Inez Kurtz, 68, went to her eternal home Friday, July 24, 2026. Born March 22, 1958, in Wheeling, W.Va., Kelley was the daughter of the late Jon Morton Burgess and Esther Louise Gatchel Lianna. She spent her early years in West Virginia before making Ohio her home, ...

Marie S. Kushma 1946-2026

ASHTABULA — Marie S. Watt Kushma, 79, of Ashtabula, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Born Sept. 30, 1946, in Edinburg, Pa., Marie was the daughter of Albert and Sara Brandon Watt. She graduated from Mohawk High School. She met the love of her life, Michael ...

Area deaths

ALICE FUNGI, 93, of Girard, died Friday. CALLING HOURS: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. ANNE GILLIS, 66, of Boardman, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending. (Stark Memorial Funeral Home)

Former NBA coach and Celtics player Don Nelson dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86. Nelson’s family confirmed the death in a statement that did not say where he died or provide a cause. “On Sunday morning our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather Don Nelson peacefully went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family,” the statement said. “Throughout his last week, friends and family encircled him with love, sharing the blessing of his friendship and revisiting treasured memories.” Nelson ...