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Obituaries

Area deaths

DOROTHY J. DiPIERO, 86, of Niles, died Friday, April 5, 2024. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Rose Church, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, church. (Kinnick, Girard) CHARLES W. LAUTNER II, 62, of Tampa, Florida, and formerly of Youngstown, died Thursday, March ...

Mary Stella Giancola, 1933-2024

STRUTHERS — Mary Stella Giancola, 90, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Sulmona, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovanna Marinucci. She was a member of St Nicholas Church. Mary enjoyed her ...

Bernadette F. Kovach 1943-2024

COLUMBUS — Bernadette Starke Kovach, 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, with her family by her side, at Danbury Senior Living. Bernadette was born May 16, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of John and Pelagia Maserek Starke. She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High ...

John J. Palowitz Jr. 1940-2024

HUBBARD — John J. “Jack” Palowitz Jr., 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born Sept. 5, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Mary Hetner Palowitz. He graduated from Ursuline High School and worked many years as a truck driver ...

Robert W. Keller 1953-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Robert “Bobby” W. Keller, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born the son of the late Robert Keller and Mary Ann Pondillo Keller in Youngstown, June 13, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Chaney High School and spent 36 ...

Susan Joy McKean 1947-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Susan Joy McKean, 76, cherished mother, esteemed photographer and beloved member of the Youngstown community, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 24, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity and unwavering courage that will forever resonate in the hearts of those ...