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Obituaries

Wayne Graham 1940-2025

EAST PALESTINE — Wayne Graham, 85, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Wayne was born July 5, 1940, in New Brighton, the son of the late Howard and Esther Taylor Graham. Wayne graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1958. He worked for Adamson Tank Co. from 1961 to 1969. ...

Amalia Lozano-Acosta 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Amalia Lozano-Acosta, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Amalia was born Nov. 10, 1958, in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Juan and Rogelia Acosta Lozano. Amalia was a beautiful person with a loving and giving spirit. She enjoyed spending time with her ...

Area deaths

CHRISTOPHER CONTESTABILE, 81, of Warren, died Sunday. CALLING HOURS: noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 3, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. ROSEMARIE T. PECK, 83, of Poland, died Friday. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday, ...

Sally A. Kumik 1947-2025

AUSTINTOWN — On Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, Sally A. Kumik left this life. She was the daughter of Helen and Milton Houk and grew up on McClurg Road in Boardman, along with her older brother Phillip Houk. They all preceded her in death. She was married to Jack “John” Kumik for 53 ...

Services

ELOUISE K. BAYER, 70, Lisbon. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Eells-Leggett-Sauffer Funeral Home. DAVID A. BRUNGARD, 18, New Middletown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Springfield Church of God. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. MICHAEL R. DEEM, 44, Killeen, Texas. CELEBRATION OF ...

William E. Leonard 1939-2025

BOARDMAN — William E. Leonard passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 86. Born Oct. 2, 1939, in Youngstown, he spent his life devoted to his family and his work. A graduate of Ursuline High School, he served his country in the ...