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Blaine Roland Long 1933-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Blaine Roland Long, 93, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Boardman. He was born April 27, 1933, in Friedens, Pa., to the late Daniel and Faye Smith Long. After graduating from high school, he was drafted into the Navy in 1951, and later discharged in 1955. He worked on the assembly line at General Motors for 27 years, retiring in 1992. Blaine was a proud member of the UAW 1112. He loved watching the Steelers and NASCAR and enjoyed making annual trips with his wife to Clearwater, Florida. Blaine is survived by his son, Bradley (Margaret ...

Kathleen A. Gbur 1943-2026

AUSTINTOWN — Kathleen A. Gbur, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Kathleen was born May 29, 1943, in Youngstown. She and her four siblings faced adversity early in life when their father, John Zareva, died ...

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NICK C. LEVINSKY SR., 70, of Boardman, died Aug. 14. Services were private. (Thompson Filicky, Boardman)

Former Falcons center Jeff Van Note, a six-time Pro Bowl center, dies at 80

ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Van Note, a six-time Pro Bowl center who spent all 18 seasons of his NFL career with Atlanta and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2006, has died, the Falcons announced Friday. He was 80. The team did not announce a cause of death. "We mourn the loss of a true Falcons legend," Falcons owner Arthur Blank said in a statement released by the team. "Jeff Van Note dedicated 18 seasons to this franchise and became one of the most respected and beloved players in our history. He embodied toughness, resilience, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his ...

Marilyn DeSalle 1943-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Marilyn DeSalle, 83, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born on April 27, 1943, in Youngstown, to John and Mary Olejar. She graduated from South High School in 1961, where she was a majorette ...

Ronald Davidson 1946-2026

NEW WATERFORD – Ronald L. Davidson, 79, a longtime resident of the area, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at home with his wife by his side. Ron was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Beaver Falls, Pa., son of the late Howard and Ruth Huston Davidson. Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine ...