NEW MIDDLETOWN — Shirley Jean Ortz, born Feb. 2, 1939, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work and unwavering devotion to her family and community. Born to Chester and Ruth Nelson, Shirley was raised ...

BRECKSVILLE — Candice Carouse Booher, 46, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026. She was born Sept. 17, 1979, the daughter of Pam and Lou Carouse Jr. Cherished wife of Joshua Booher for 24 years. Loving mother of Matthew, Aiden and Cameron. Beloved daughter of Pam and Lou Carouse Jr. Dear ...

CHAMPION — It is with heavy hearts and a sense of loss like no other we’ve ever experienced that we have to announce the sudden passing of Shiye William Schlesinger of Champion Heights. He passed unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026, leaving his family and many in his small community ...

REBECCA J. BANKS, 76, Poland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Catherine of Siena Parish-St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, Youngstown FREDERICK E. BEHNKE, 74, Hubbard. SERVICES: 11 ...

VINCENT J. BOVO JR., 75, of Lowellville, died Tuesday. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Lowellville. KAREN S. GEORGE, 79, of Poland, died Tuesday. There are no services. (Rossi & Santucci)

PHOENIX (AP) — Pat Oliphant, an influential political cartoonist known for creating caricatures of U.S. and world leaders, died Monday. He was 90. Oliphant died at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from age-related issues, said his son, Grant Oliphant. A multidimensional artist who also ...