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Daniel L. Kountz 1948-2026

STRUTHERS — Daniel L. “Danny” Kountz, 78, passed away peacefully Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2026, with his family by his side. Born Aug. 14, 1948, in Youngstown, Dan was the son of George and Frances Pascarella Kountz. Throughout his life, he was a man of service, hard work, and quiet ...

Dora L. Bailey 1945-2026

COLUMBUS — Dora Louise Bailey, age 80, was surrounded by the love of her family when she passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1945 to Luisa Echevarria and Pierce Bailey, Dora grew up in Poland and graduated from Poland Seminary High School in 1964. She obtained her master’s degree from Youngstown State University and went on to earn a Ph.D. from Kent State University. Dora was professor of early and middle childhood education at Youngstown State. After retirement, she moved to Columbus, where she painted, drew and ...

Patricia Dawson 1941-2026

CHAMPION — Patricia L. Dawson, formerly of Brookfield, entered into eternal rest Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Windsor House in Champion. Born Dec. 3, 1941, in Piney Fork, Patty is the daughter of Joseph and Mary Barnas Krulcik. Devoting 24 years of her life to Trumbull County Job & Family ...

Services

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. REV. JAMES CAVANAUGH, 100, Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Edward Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, church. MARCO DILISIO, 85, Las Vegas, Nevada. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke Catholic Church, Boardman. FRANK FRATTAROLI, 79, Struthers. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, ...

Virginia L. Thompson 1951-2026

BOARDMAN — Virginia Lynn Thompson, 75, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Hospice House. Born May 3, 1951, in Youngstown, Virginia was the daughter of the late Wayne and Helen White Nelson. A graduate of Chaney High School, Virginia devoted her life to her family. She spent her ...

Diane Bosworth 1971-2026

POLAND — Diane Bosworth, 55, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital following a brief illness. Diane was born June 26, 1971, in Youngstown, a daughter of Thomas Lee and Marie Elaine DeBee Bosworth, and was a lifelong area resident. She ...