COLUMBUS — Carol A. Batyske, 78, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, Feb. 17, 2026. Born March 19, 1947, in Youngstown, Carol was a longtime resident of the area until moving to Columbus in 2019. She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and often reminisced about her days ...

ELIZABETH CWYNAR, 100, formerly of Hubbard, died Wednesday. (Kelley-Cummins) JOANNA HERRON, 95, of Salem, died Wednesday at Brookdale Assisted Living. SERVICES: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Stark Memorial, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.

COLUMBIANA — Gordon Davidson, 88, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marilyn; his sons, Tom (Jen), Terry (Michele) and Jeff ...

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Catherine Hirst, formerly of Poland, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born Oct. 7, 1933, in Rochester, Pa., the daughter of the late Oakland A. and Cecilia E. Chelba ...

ASHTABULA — Dixie Lee Hnanicek, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Divine Living of Madison. Born Jan. 12, 1933, in Youngstown, she was the daughter of the late Neal Kiffer and Vivian McRill Martin. Dixie grew up with a strong sense of curiosity and independence, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Irene Petronella Neshite, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Irene was born June 19, 1932, in Campbell, a daughter of Stephen and Mary Merva Bires. She was a 1950 graduate of Campbell Memorial ...