YOUNGSTOWN — John T. Trella, 93, of the city’s West Side, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Hospice House, with his family by his side. John was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Youngstown, a son of the late Mike and Mary Elko Trella, and was a lifelong area resident. A graduate of ...

HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Joseph D. “Butch” Nestasie, 75, passed Friday, Dec.26, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born March 4, 1950, to Joseph and Jean Ague Nestasie in Youngstown. Joseph worked as a millwright for Sharon Steel. He was a member of the Mahoning Sportsman’s Club, ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Bernice Kaplon, 90, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at Mercy Health Hospice of the Valley. Bernice was born April 16, 1935, in a small village in Poland, Europe. She was the daughter of Dominic and Elizabeth Kopij Sarwinski. She immigrated to the United States in 1950 with ...

POLAND — John Hughes passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. John was born June 6, 1950, in Strawberry, Arkansas, where he was raised by his loving grandparents, Mildred and Tolah Mize. He graduated from Chaney High School in ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick H. Casey Jr., 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his side. Patrick was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Youngstown, a son of the late Patrick H. Casey and Erna Hartwick Casey. He was raised in the Brier Hill ...

BOARDMAN — Robert M. Clemens passed away peacefully, Thursday Dec. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Robert W. Clemens and Anna Grace Fabrizio Clemens. He graduated from Ursuline High School and YSU. Bob managed the family-owned ...