POLAND — Barbara A. Villani, known affectionately as “Barb,” passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Hospice of The Valley in Youngstown, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 24, 1941, in Youngstown, Barbara’s life was marked by dedication to her family, her career, ...

HUBERT, North Carolina — Brett Eugene Monroe, 67, of Hubert North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in his home. Brett was born Dec. 13, 1958, in Youngstown, to Harold and Shirley Richards Monroe. He was a 1977 graduate of Fitch High School. He joined the Marines 4th ...

CANFIELD — Margaret Fox dealt her last hand and folded the deck on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the age of 102. Margaret, affectionately known as Peg, was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Youngstown, the only child of William E. and Stella Bingaman Ashton. She grew up in the city, playing in Mill ...

SHERRI R. CUMMINGS, 69, of Warren, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday at Hospice House, Poland. (Holeton-Yuhasz) CRAIG SMITH, 51, of Girard, died Friday at University Hospital. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CAROLE JEAN PARISI, 81, of Girard, died Friday. ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Ann Piechock Mullins, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was the daughter of Patrick and Ann Cox Piechock, and grew up in Boardman. Patti married the love of her life, Larry Joe Mullins, on April 24, 1976, and together they shared in ...

WARTBURG, Tennessee — Joseph Eugene Poole, age 65, of Wartburg, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1960, to William and Carol Davey Poole in Youngstown. He was a member of Union Baptist Church in Joyner, Tennessee. He retired from TN Associated ...