STRUTHERS — Robert J. Gordon, 84, passed away Tuesday, Jan.13, 2026, at Hampton Woods. He was born April 30, 1941, in Youngstown, a son of the late William A. Gordon and Mary E. Mraz Gordon. He attended Sacred Heart to 11th grade then Choffin Career and Technical Center. He worked at ...

MARY BLAND, 87, of Youngstown, died Jan. 8. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Austintown. (Rossi and Santucci) DEBRA BREESE, 71, of Youngstown, died Monday. (Carl W. Hall) FRANZISKA CRAWFORD, 90, of Girard, died Wednesday at Park Vista. Arrangements are pending. ...

AUSTINTOWN — Diane G. Nichols, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She was born April 22, 1961, in Youngstown, the daughter of Charles and Lois Wallerius Dieter. A graduate of Springfield Local High School, Diane devoted her career to serving children as a preschool ...

MARGARET D. BABIK, 94, Struthers. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ Our Savior Parish-St. Nicholas Church, Struthers. J. RICHARD BENNETT, 92, Youngstown. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Monday, Davis-Becker Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday, funeral home. LOUISA R. ...

BOARDMAN — William “Bill” Mackovick, 52, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity and deep devotion to his family. A true outdoorsman at heart, Bill found peace and joy in nature. He loved hunting and fishing, and some of his happiest moments ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Joan McCarthy Oles, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her cherished family. Born Jan. 22, 1935, in Youngstown, Joan was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School in 1952 and furthered her ...