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Obituaries

Donald George Kredel 1958-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — Donald George Kredel, 67, died unexpectedly Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2025, at his home. Donald was born May 21, 1958, in Youngstown, a son of the late Donald C. Kredel and Elizabeth Louise Ehrman Kredel, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1976 graduate of Chaney High ...

William Kinsley 1960-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Bill” Kinsley, 65, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Bill was born March 9, 1960, in Youngstown, to the late Harry Morgan and Alice Verna Tressler Kinsley. He was a graduate of Struthers High School. Bill enjoyed watching Westerns, loved cooking and spending ...

Services

RAFAEL CRUZ SR., 90, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Spanish Evangelical Church, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, church. KATHLEEN M. DOYLE, 87, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. EDWARD KLEMPAY, 95, formerly of ...

Carlton A. Sears III 1950-2025

SUGAR BUSH KNOLLS — Carlton Alfred Sears III, 75, went to be with his Lord and Maker on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Born April 1, 1950, in South Bend, Indiana, Carlton graduated from Wittenberg University in 1972, majoring in Asian studies. From there, he went on to receive a master’s degree in ...

Robert J. Brudis Jr. 1948-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Robert John “Bob” Brudis Jr., 77, passed away at his residence. He was born May 28, 1948, in Youngstown, to Robert and Madelyn Torrese Brudis. Robert proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged ...

Bruce R. Kirkland 1938-2025

CANFIELD — Bruce R. Kirkland, 87, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2025, at his residence. Bruce was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Youngstown, a son of the late Clifford and Mary Wyllie Kirkland, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School ...