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ROBERT A. BUNTS, 70, of Youngstown, died Thursday at home. (Borowski / Oak Meadow) SANDRA K. HOLLABAUGH, 79, of Salem, died Friday at home. SERVICES: noon Wednesday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, funeral home.

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JAMES H. ALLENDER, 81, Mineral Ridge. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Crossroads Church, Youngstown. THOMAS S. BERO, 77, Poland. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. SUSAN L. BURNS, 72, Poland. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home. ANTHONY L. GAGLIONE III, 85, Willoughby. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. MYRTLE L. GEHO, 95, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Grandview Cemetery ...

Hong Kong bookseller, seized by Chinese authorities, dies in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller who became a symbol of resistance to Beijing’s crackdown on speech freedom after he was seized by Chinese authorities in late 2015, has died in Taiwan, the island’s official Central News Agency reported, citing an unnamed source. The news agency didn’t give a cause of death but said the 70-year-old Lam had a cancer relapse last year and was admitted to MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taipei on Tuesday. He fell into a coma on Wednesday and died Thursday evening, according to the report. Lam, who was the manager of ...

Nancy L. Schulz 1942-2026

CANFIELD — Nancy L. Schulz, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026. Born June 20, 1942, she was a brilliant, independent and hardworking woman who lived life entirely on her own terms. Nancy was a proud graduate of Youngstown State University, earning her bachelor’s degree ...

Joseph M. Costello 1948-2026

GIRARD — Joseph M. Costello, 78, passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Joseph was born Feb. 27, 1948, in Youngstown, a son of the late ...

Irene D. Smith 1948-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Irene D. Smith, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. Irene will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and feisty spirit. She had a warm heart, a quick wit and a deep love for her family. Born Nov. 2, 1948, in Youngstown, Irene was the daughter ...