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Philip J. Ceplice 1939-2026

STRUTHERS – Philip J. Ceplice, 87, of Struthers, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at the Greenbrier Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Boardman. He was born March 31, 1939, in Youngstown, to the late Peter (Emma Wolfe) Ceplice. He graduated from Struthers High School in 1956. He worked several years for the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Steel Company. He served during the Vietnam era as a Military Policeman. Phil was a lifelong resident of Struthers and a member of the Struthers Athletics Boosters, helping with many of the home football games. He was a member of the American Legion of ...

Armando LoCastro 1945-2026

GIRARD — Armando LoCastro, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Oct. 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Armando was born July 19, 1945, in Malvagna, Sicily, a son of the late Angelo and Carmela BonGiovanni LoCastro, and came to the United States ...

Robert Joshua 1964-2026

BOARDMAN — Robert William Joshua, 62, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He was born March 9, 1964, in Youngstown, the only child of his loving parents. His father tragically died at the age of 26 in 1971 while defending a friend at a local West Side ...

Edward A. Flask 1941-2026

YOUNGSTOWN - Edward A. Flask, longtime Youngstown attorney, known to his most treasured circle as their darling "Poppi," passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at the age of 84. He took his final breath at home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on Nov. 4, 1941, Eddy was the ...

Eric A. Hogan 1966-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Eric A. Hogan "Hoagie", departed this world peacefully from his home on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at the age of 60. Eric was born Sept. 18, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Raymond and Linda Kern Hogan; and grandson of the late Carl and Helen Swink Kern. After ...

Ronald E. Helmick 1967-2026

CANFIELD - Ronald E. Helmick, 58, of Canfield, passed away Wednesday morning Oct. 14, 2026. He was born Nov. 21, 1967, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, a son of Harvey and Shirley Sandy Helmick. He came to the area in the late 90s. Ron was a 1986 honors graduate of Paden City High School, ...