Poland - Phyllis Marie Protopapa, 85, of Poland, passed away on January 26, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Youngstown and was a proud graduate of Ursuline High School. She was employed with the City of Youngstown as a clerk at City Hall and later at Floral Plus. Blessed with a lifelong sweet tooth, her favorite job was behind the candy counter at Fannie Farmer Chocolates. Phyllis enjoyed playing cards with her family and would always win! She also enjoyed listening to ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Edwin “Rick” Berger, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2026. Born Oct. 1, 1946, Rick graduated from Westmoreland Central High School in New York. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Slippery Rock State College in Pennsylvania and later received his Master of Science degree in education from Youngstown State University. Rick proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a corporal on active duty from 1966 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He ...

Canfield - John Michael Fedor, 85, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Heritage Manor in Youngstown, Ohio. John was born on October 30, 1940 in Youngstown Ohio, a son of Michael and Catherine Fedor. He graduated from East High School in 1958 and wed Gloria Guerrieri on July 22, 1961 at St. Elizabeth Church in Campbell, Ohio. Together John and Gloria shared 64 years of marriage, creating a family life filled with love and happiness.  Upon graduation, John proudly served in the ...

Boardman – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Laura C. (Ciminero) Sammartino, 76, of Boardman, who made her transition to her heavenly home on Friday evening, February 20, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Laura will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will never be forgotten for her beautiful smile, her courageous spirit, and her remarkable sense of humor — she was truly the Queen of ...

Austintown — Joseph Regis Christopher Sr., 57, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026. Joseph was born on September 2, 1968, the son of Patsy and Rhea (Polidori) Christopher, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a 1986 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and also attended the Mahoning County Joint Vocational School, where he studied truck and diesel mechanics. In 1992, Joseph began his career as a journeyman with Ironworkers Union Local 549 in Wheeling, West ...

Canfield – Emilio Steven Sebastiani, 53, of Canfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, February 7, 2026, following a brief illness. Emilio will always be remembered for his warm smile, generous spirit, and remarkable ability to make a friend of everyone he met. His kindness and genuine nature left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Born on November 11, 1972, in Youngstown, Emilio was the son of Daniel Sr. and Beatrice (Acierno) Sebastiani and remained a lifelong ...

Youngstown — Connie Russo Dudley, 73, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born on January 13, 1953, at Northside Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the only child of Daniel F. Russo and Connie (Sbrocco) Russo and spent her entire life in the Youngstown area, most notably in Boardman, a community she proudly called home. Although Connie was an only child, she grew up lovingly surrounded by the very large ...

Campbell – Louis Porfilio, 85, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Louis was born on July 19, 1940 to devoted parents Ralph and Mary (Demain) Porfilio as the third of four children raised in Youngstown.  Lou graduated in 1958 from East High school and enlisted into the US Army where he was stationed in France.  After his service, Lou returned to the Mahoning Valley where he began his career as a machinist working for Wean United and then later for Warren Fabrication ...

Nellie Mae Meadows, 84, of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 25, 2026, surrounded by what she cherished most—her family. Born on October 12, 1941, in Dalton, Georgia, Nellie was the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Bagley) Stanley. In September of 1956, she moved with her family to Youngstown, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Bryan Meadows Sr. Together, they began what would become the greatest and most important ...

Youngstown - Joseph Anthony Tufaro, 70, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2026. Joseph was born on April 21, 1955 to Vincent and Connie Tufaro. He was the youngest of four children. He was a graduate of Liberty High School class of 1973 and then received from Youngstown State University a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Joseph worked as the Quality Control Manager at Fab Art Inc, Ellwood Engineer Castings, Metso Inc, and Hall Industries. He ...