POLAND — Phyllis Marie Protopapa, 85, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. She was born Aug. 27, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul V. and Ann Simon Toker. Phyllis was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School and was employed with the City of Youngstown as a clerk at city hall and ...

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Norma “Jean” Harris, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Born Nov. 23, 1934, in Columbus, Jean was the daughter of the late Norman Edward and Ada Mildred Goughnour Dash. On Feb. 1, 1950, Jean married the love of her life, ...

FAIRLAWN — Edward C. Krimmer, 92, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. He was born Dec. 31, 1933, to the late Lamont Charles and Virginia Mae Thomas Krimmer in Youngstown. His parents moved about in Youngstown and Girard before eventually ending up in Craig Beach, Lake Milton. The family, ...

JOHN M. AMMON, 75, Salem. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Roman Catholic Parish, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Stark Memorial Funeral Home, Salem. RICK BERGER, 79, Youngstown. SERVICES: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rossi Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2:30 p.m. ...

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Eunice I. Richley, 99, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center, Nassau. Mrs. Richley was born in Weathersfield Township, a daughter of the late Harry and Rachel Richards Bequeth. She grew up on the family farm in McDonald. While in high ...

YOUNGSTOWN — William “Bill” Croutch passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the age of 97. Born May 21, 1928, in Youngstown, William was a man of great character who always had a smile, willing to help anyone in need. He had an unwavering love for his ...