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Kimberly Welch 1956-2026

GIRARD — Kimberly Welch, 69, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2026. Born Dec. 4, 1956, in Youngstown, Kimberly was the daughter of Thomas L. Hitt and Jeanette L. Gay Hitt. A proud graduate of Austintown Fitch High School in 1975, Kimberly embarked on a lifelong career in banking. ...

Danny Kerr 1952-2026

LIBERTY — Danny Kerr, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Danny was born Oct. 16, 1952, in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of Quentin and Genevieve Reddinger Kerr. He worked for 17 years at General Fireproofing and later retired from Ball Corporation, where he ...

Bernadette Darlene Jones 1944-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Bernadette Darlene Jones passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by family and friends. Bernadette was born Nov. 14, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of Bernard and Sylvia Yannucci McBride. Bernadette graduated from The Rayen High School in 1962 and ...

John E. Hoppa Sr. 1942-2026

AUSTINTOWN — John E. Hoppa Sr., 83, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, June 30, 2026. On Oct. 29, 1966, John married the love of his life, Colleen Stark. Together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter and countless cherished ...

Linda K. Grim 1953-2026

WARREN — Linda K. Grim, 73, was escorted by the angels to meet her heavenly father on Thursday July 2, 2026. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Linda was born May 17, 1953, to Jeffane Warren and Geneieve Hendrickson Warren. Linda was one of 15 children. She married ...

Rosalie L. Olson 1939-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Rosalie Lucille Kamensky Olson, 86, passed away Tuesday morning, June 30, 2026, surrounded by love. Rosalie was cherished by her maternal grandparents, aunts and uncles. She would fondly recall her childhood spent at their family farm and would often reminisce about her ...