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Debra Jean Neff 1969-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Debra Jean Neff, 57, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, with her family by her side at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Debra was born on Feb. 26, 1969, in Warren, the daughter of Charles D. and Carolyn A. Griffiths. She was a 1987 graduate of Austintown Fitch ...

Betty J. Paolucci 1945-2026

CANFIELD — Betty J. Paolucci, 81, passed away Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026, at Hospice House, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Betty was born March 7, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Pearl Orr First, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a ...

Veronica Harpman 1952-2026

POLAND — Veronica Harpman, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 4, 1952, in Youngstown, Veronica was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Vera V. Cipkey Illes. A lifelong resident of ...

Thomas E. Fornear 1946-2026

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — Thomas Edwin Fornear, 79, died Friday, July 24, 2026, after a brief hospitalization at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Tom was born on Sept. 23, 1946, in Lynwood, California, a son of the late Frank and Marjorie Link Fornear. He moved to this area as a young boy and ...

Michael V. Weitzman 1947-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Michael V. Weitzman, 78, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, July 21, 2026. We will never forget his courage, integrity and profound strength as he fought so hard through his illness. We will ...

Virginia K. Geddes 1944-2026

BOARDMAN — Virginia Kathryn “Ginny” Geddes, 82, of Boardman, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 27, 2026, at her home. Born on June 27, 1944, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Steve “Kelly” and Bertha Galmish Fedor. Virginia was a graduate of North ...