POLAND — Walter Chmielewski, known to family and friends as “Wally” or “Yokum,” passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, in Ohio, at the age of 89. Born Jan. 24, 1937, in Youngstown, he was the son of Walter and Barbara Chmielewski. Walter graduated from South High School in Youngstown ...

CAMPBELL — Deacon Charles Rhodes, 88, transitioned from his earthly labor to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Deacon Rhodes was born July 24, 1937, in Union Point, Georgia, a son of Paul Rhodes Sr. and Lucinda Shavers Rhodes. He attended The Rayen School and served his country ...

WARREN — There are people who move through the world making it better just by being in it. Guy William Costello was one of those people. Guy, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, teacher, coach and friend to all who knew him, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, ...

CHARLES D. BAILEY, 85, Hubbard. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, Hubbard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. EILEEN H. BEGGS, 84, Youngstown. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, ...

CUYAHOGA FALLS — Gwen Irene Hilston, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2026, at her home. She was born March 17, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ruth and Robert Morrison. Gwen graduated from Youngstown State University. She married Eugene Hilston on Dec. 27, ...

BOARDMAN — Philip Chavez, 92, entered his eternal home Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Philip was born Jan. 17, 1934, in Youngstown, a son of Jorge “George” and Eliza Castillo Chavez, who welcomed him into their ever-growing family. Before graduating from The Rayen School, Philip enlisted in ...