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Christine A. Hylton 1946-2026

LOWELLVILLE – Christine A. Hylton, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Girard. Christine was born on March 8, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Audrey McDonald Kmetz. Christine graduated in 1964 from Campbell Memorial High School and worked for over 35 years for Classic Optical and Bargain Port. She was a quiet, easy-going woman who was happiest at home, surrounded by the things – and especially the animals – she loved. She could be stubborn, particularly when it came to leaving the area she knew and loved. Home was ...

Area Deaths

Area Deaths MARGARET L. BOWSER, 95, Hubbard, died Friday. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Corner House Christian Church, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, church. (Stewart-Kyle) DON P. DRAGISH, 85, Youngstown, died Friday. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Christine Church, Youngstown.

Gary Jones 1960-2026

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Gary E. Jones, 66, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Gary was born May 17, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of John and Pat Smith Jones. He was a 1978 graduate of Springfield Local High School and drove a tractor trailer and treasured his days off. He enjoyed watching the Browns, Ohio State and the Indians play ball. Gary loved to fish, take pontoon rides and be with his friends. He was kindhearted when it came to animals and adored the dogs that he and his wife, Michelle, had. He was always available to help someone with a project and loved being outdoors. He had ...

Oct. 8 services

DANIEL S. BATTAGLINE, 64, Pasadena, California, formerly Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ciminero's Banquet Center, Niles. JOANN DELFRAINO, 80, formerly of Austintown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Blaise Parish-St. Joseph Church, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown. RUTHANN DEMECHKO, 60, Copley. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rose Hill Funeral Home, Akron. CALLING HOURS: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, funeral home. MARGARET R. FILACCIO, 86, Liberty. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Edward Catholic Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: ...

Oct. 7 services

DANIEL S. BATTAGLINE, 64, Pasadena, California, formerly Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ciminero's Banquet Center, Niles. RONALD L. DAVIDSON, 79, New Waterford. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. MARGARET R. FILACCIO, 86, Liberty. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Edward Catholic Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Schiavone Funeral Home, Youngstown. KATHLEEN A. GBUR, 83, Austintown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Austintown. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, ...

JoAnn DelFraino 1946-2026

SEATTLE, Wash. - JoAnn DelFraino, 80, formerly of Austintown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, after suffering an apparent heart attack. JoAnn was born July 1, 1946, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Stephen Sova Sr. and Stella Oleksiuk Sova, and spent nearly her entire life in the Mahoning Valley. A 1964 graduate of The Rayen School, JoAnn began working for Burdman Brothers Companies shortly after graduation as a record keeper. She remained with the company for nearly 50 years, continuing with the Burdman family as the business ...