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CHERYL LYNN THOMPSON, 64, of Youngstown, died Friday at Hospice House. There are no services. (Kelley-Cummins) EUGENE W. WILLIAMS, 90, of Columbiana, died Sept. 12 at Windsor House at Parkside Health Care Center, Columbiana. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Friday, Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, funeral home.

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THOMAS M. BARRETT, 71, Salem. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Thursday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. BARBARA J. BLETZER, 84, Poland. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lane Funeral Home, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 1:45 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. FATHER JAMES CAVANAUGH, 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. PATRICIA L. DAWSON, 84, Champion. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, Warren. ELIZABETH A. GAWDYDA, ...

Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessperson Rande Gerber, died Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehabilitation facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner did not provide a cause of death Sunday. An autopsy was performed, but more testing is required before investigators can give a cause, according to the medical examiner’s website. The death was confirmed by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber, who were married in ...

Dr. Michael E. Stein 1950-2026

SALEM – Michael Ethan Stein M.D., 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Salem, surrounded by family. A retired diagnostic radiologist, formerly practicing in central Florida and Youngstown, he was a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Autonomous University of ...

John E. Hannon 1980-2026

HUBBARD — John E. Hannon, 46, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 6, 1980, in Youngstown, the son of Matthew E. and Penny S. Betts Hannon. John enlisted and served his country in the United States Marines. He was a talented cook, starting his career ...

Eugene Ostavitz 1949-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene Ostavitz, born Sept. 18, 1949, in Youngstown, to the late Eugene and Helen Ostavitz, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at AHN Beaver Hospital. For the majority of his career, Eugene worked as a carpenter, a labor of love that he pursued with passion and dedication. He was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Jason (Amanda) Ostavitz; grandchildren, Bryce, Tanner and Sophia; sister, Deborah (Eddie) Dorbish; several nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces; special friends, Albert Dulovich and Ron ...