NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a British-born zoologist and conservationist who dedicated much of his life to protecting elephants, has died, his Save the Elephants group said Tuesday. He was 83. Douglas-Hamilton was known for decades of conservation work, which included ...

NILES — Gerald R. “Jerry” Shaffer, 90, was called home to Heaven on Thursday evening, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He is now in the presence of his Savior, worshiping with joy beyond measure, reunited with his beloved wife, who entered into glory ...

POLAND — James “Jay” P. Welch Jr., born April 10, 1952, in Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, with his beloved family by his side. He was 73 years old. Jay leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that touched the lives ...

JORGE BRIGNONI, 71, of Boardman, died Friday at Park Center. Arrangements pending. (Kinnick) VIRGINIA M. CAMPBELL, 90, of Mineral Ridge, died Saturday at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. SERVICES: noon Friday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, ...

MARY HELEN BALOGH, 79, Masury. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Lane Funeral Home, Madasz Chapel, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. MELISSA A. CHRISTY, 43, Youngstown. SERVICES: noon Tuesday, Old North Church, Canfield. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, ...

COLUMBIANA — Bruce Duncan MacLellan, 80, of Lisbon, passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, with his wife beside him. Bruce was born May 29, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of William Duncan and Marion Wite MacLellan. A Liberty High School ...