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Geraldine L. Pontuti 1937-2026

COLUMBIANA — Geraldine Lee “Judy” Pontuti, 88, passed away peacefully June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at home. She was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Wheatland, Pa., a daughter of the late Glen William and Rose Campman Darlington. She graduated from Farrell High School in 1956 ...

Area death

RONALD F. BAKER, 83, of Poland, formerly of Liberty, died Saturday. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.

Services

JUDITH ANN CANACCI, 81, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 12:50 p.m. Monday, funeral home. SARAH CHAPPELL, 83, Beloit. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Monday, First Methodist Church, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, church. JOHN F. GALIDA, 91, Campbell. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Campbell. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Wasko Funeral Home, Campbell. HELEN GLASS, 91, Girard. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Rose Church, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Blackstone Funeral ...

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic, dies at 100

NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100. Shalit’s family announced the death Friday to NBC News, saying in a statement that he “passed away peacefully today after 100 years of an amazing life.” Shalit joined “Today” as a contributor in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973, later settling in for his segment, “Critic’s Corner.” When he left the show in 2010, he was one of the last ...

Hans G. Anderson 1938-2026

NORTH JACKSON — Hans G. Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Hans was born Sept. 21, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of Nils and Marie Anderson. He lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, service to his country and a passion for racing. A proud ...

Helen Glass 1935-2026

GIRARD — Helen Glass, 91, a lifelong resident of Girard, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born May 31, 1935, in Girard, a daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Marie Dickerhoff Fizet. Helen graduated from Girard High School as part of the ...