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Obituaries

Joseph Sulka 1943-2026

POLAND — After a long battle with cancer, Joseph Sulka passed peacefully, in the early morning of Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was blessed to be in the care of the incredible staff of Hospice of the Valley. His family are grateful for their loving and thorough work. Joe was born Nov. 5, 1943, ...

George J. Guarnieri 1948-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — George J. Guarnieri passed away peacefully Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the age of 78. Born to Alfred and Amelia Cappuzzello Guarnieri on March 12, 1948, in Youngstown, George attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Elementary School and Ursuline High School. Upon graduation, ...

Area death

CECIL JACKSON CLAY, 81, of Warren, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home.

Services

DOMINIC J. ALBANESE, 83, Girard. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. ANTHONY J. CARSONE SR., 89, Hubbard. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Hubbard. JOANNE COLUMBO, 73, Hudson. SERVICES: ...

Actor James Tolkan of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ fame dies

Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died. He was 94. Tolkan died Thursday in Lake Placid, New York, where he lived, his booking agent, John Alcantar, said Saturday. ...

Dominic J. Albanese 1942-2026

GIRARD — Dominic J. Albanese, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. Dominic was born March 27, 1942, in Pennsylvania, the son of Anthony and Alvena Costello Albanese. Dominic was a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he earned his bachelor’s ...