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Obituaries

Charles H. Girts 1938-2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Charles H. Girts, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Boardman, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born July 4, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Charles W. and Eva Mae Creighton Girts. He attended South High ...

Joanne Colombo 1953-2026

HUDSON — Joanne Colombo passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home after a courageous four-plus-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in person and in spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Violet (nee Shasho) and Joseph Sobinovsky. She leaves ...

Area deaths

LAWRENCE S. KURILLA, 84, of McDonald, died Thursday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) MARY MODARELLI, 103, of Liberty Township, died Friday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick) LINDA SINKOVICH, 74, of North Lima, died March 21. There are no services. (Rossi and Santucci) EARL H. ...

Loomis R. Conti Jr. 1936-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Loomis Roger Conti Jr. entered into rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Lou was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Conti; his parents, Loomie and Mary Conti; and a sister, Joanne D’Onofrio. Survivors include five nephews and one niece and their spouses, Joseph D’Onofrio ...

Richard F. Kish 1932-2026

JACKSON CENTER, Pa. — Richard F. Kish, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Richard was born in Youngstown on Oct. 3, 1932, and lived a long and dedicated life marked by service to his country, his community and his family. Richard proudly served in the United States ...

Roger W. Diegele 1970-2026

CANFIELD — Roger W. Diegele, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Roger was born July 14, 1970, in Medina, the son of the late Fred and Bonnie Smith Diegele. Roger was a 1988 graduate of Canfield High School, where he learned the title of 1987 weightlifting ...