NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 chart-topper “It Takes Two,” a blend of hip-hop and house music ...

MILAN (AP) — Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food global grassroots movement promoting sustainable food production and local, traditional cuisine, died Friday at the age of 76 in his hometown in Italy’s northwestern Piedmont region, the organization announced. Slow Food called him ...

BEVERLY A. CROWL, 73, Struthers. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. GEORGE DiCIOCCIO, 69, Boardman. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, ...

AUSTINTOWN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert “Sammy” Sammartino, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 70. Born Jan. 2, 1956, in Youngstown, he built a life centered around family, hard work and fun. He will be remembered for his warm ...

JENKS, Okla. — John Quinn O’Malley, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2026. John was born March 9, 1954, in Youngstown, to Howard J. O’Malley Jr. and Rosemary Quinn O’Malley. He graduated from Ursuline High School in the Class of 1972 and continued his education at Gannon ...

AUSTINTOWN — Richard E. Schaefer, 78, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Eugene and Jane Potter Schaefer. Richard Schaefer married Darlene Ferla on Aug. 20, 1976. Together for almost 50 years, ...