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ROBERT C. DANCE, 69, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Greenford Lutheran Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem, and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, church. HOPE L. GRAHAM, 70, Canfield. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown Chapel. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. DENNIS A. HYNES, 87, Lowellville. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Thursday, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Lowellville. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. BONNIE S. ...

Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman dies at 78

The Associated Press Andy Lippman, a former Los Angeles bureau chief for The Associated Press, has died at 78. Lippman, who recently moved to Arizona, died on July 25 from multiple system atrophy, a rare brain disease. Known for his mentorship, Lippman recruited and guided many young journalists. He led coverage of major events like the O.J. Simpson trial and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Dennis A. Hynes 1939-2026

LOWELLVILLE — Dennis A. Hynes, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born on July 15, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Paul and Helen Lung Hynes. He was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and earned his bachelor’s and ...

Bob Gaudio 1936-2026

LIBERTY TOWNSHIP — With profound sadness and enduring love, we celebrate the life of Bob “Munk” Gaudio, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the age of 89. Bob’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to this family left an unforgettable mark on all who knew ...

Mary Ann Smith 1931-2026

PEORIA, Arizona — Mary Ann Smith, 94, of Peoria, Arizona, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born on Dec. 14, 1931, in Youngstown, Mary Ann was the daughter of Lawrence and Mary Metzinger. Mary Ann attended South High School, and would go on to earn her LPN working ...

Area deaths

FLORENCE A. CONNORS, 85, of Youngstown, died Thursday at Hospice House. No services. (Higgins-Reardon, Austintown) WILLIAM C. ALLISON, 36, of Boardman, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending. (Kinnick)