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Obituaries

Lawrence Dean Nelson 1938-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Lawrence Dean Nelson, 85, passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2024. Known as Dean to his family and friends, he will be remembered for his love for his family and for his generous spirit. Dean was born July 22, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, Pa., the son of Lawrence Percy Nelson ...

Tina M. Rodgers 1959-2024

LOWELLVILLE — Tina Marie Rodgers, 64, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman after a long illness. With a mouth like a sailor and a heart of gold, Tina loved everyone in her life and considered them all family, whether they were related or not. Tina ...

William R. ‘Rusty’ Preston Jr. 1953-2024

BOARDMAN — William R. “Rusty” Preston Jr., 70, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, peacefully at home and surrounded by family. He leaves his wife Lori, of nearly 40 years and his three children, James (Rusty), his pride and joy; Megan, his princess; and Ryan, his forever Spider-Man. ...

Gregory V. Endsley 1958-2024

STRUTHERS — Gregory V. Endsley, 65, passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024. Greg was born June 12, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida, a son of the late Lee and Margaret Eck Endsley. After his father’s military career, his family settled in Struthers. A graduate of Ursuline High School, ...

Area deaths

HARLAN D. DOUD JR., 81, of Youngstown, died Friday, March 15, 2024. Arrangements pending. (Davis-Becker) KYLE A. PAKALNIS, 31, of Boardman, died Thursday, March 21, 2024. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. ROGER C. PAROZ, 88, of Hubbard, died ...

Norma J. Yoder 1932-2024

BRASELTON, Ga. — Norma Jean Huxsaw Yoder, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and Heaven gained one of its best angels. Norma was born July 18, 1932, in Canfield, to Maude Ethel Huxsaw and Chauncy Irvin Huxsaw. She graduated from Canfield High School in 1950. She later attended ...