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Josephine Appugliese 1934-2026

YOUNGSTOWN – Josephine K. Appugliese, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at the Hospice House. She was born on Feb. 3, 1934, in Youngstown, a daughter to the late Frank and Josephine Keca Kotsol. She worked for General Electric for many years until her retirement. Josephine was a longtime member of St. Brendan’s and loved keeping busy and being around people. She was well known as a bingo lady, both calling and playing bingo, and she always enjoyed a trip to the casino or simply getting together with friends. In her younger years, she also enjoyed ...

Oct. 5 area death

Area death ANTHONY C. JULIAN, 93, of Youngstown, died Friday. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman.

OCT. 5 VServices

DANIEL S. BATTAGLINE, 64, Pasadena, California, formerly of Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ciminero's Banquet Center, Niles. CAROL JEAN BOGGS, 87, Struthers. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Struthers. RONALD L. DAVIDSON, 79, New Waterford. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. RONALD DECOLA, 64, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. KATHLEEN A. GBUR, 83, Austintown. ...

Services

DANIEL S. BATTAGLINE, 64, Pasadena, California, formerly of Youngstown. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Ciminero's Banquet Center, Niles. CAROL JEAN BOGGS, 87, Struthers. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Struthers. RONALD L. DAVIDSON, 79, New Waterford. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Linsley-Royal Funeral Home, East Palestine. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. RONALD DECOLA, 64, Boardman. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. KATHLEEN A. GBUR, 83, Austintown. ...

William A. Proverbs 1931-2026

HENDERSON, Nev. — William A. “Bill” Proverbs passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 24, 2026, at the age of 94, at his home in Henderson, Nevada. Bill was born on Sept. 19, 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late William and Cora Graham Proverbs. He was preceded in death by ...

Laurence M. Smith Jr. 1943-2026

POLAND — Laurence M. Smith Jr., of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 83. Known to many as “Rabbit,” he was an “Ohio Legend” of motorcycling. He published Northeast Ohio Motorcycle News and Handcrafted American Racing Motorcycles and ...