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Obituaries

Stephen W. Takacs 1929-2024

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Stephen W. Takacs passed away at home in the comfort of his family, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. He was 13 days shy of his 95th birthday. Steve was born at home, Dec. 23, 1929, in Masury. He was the beloved son of Stephen and Mari Csicsok Takacs. Proud of his Hungarian heritage, ...

Area deaths

DAVID G. BASS, 61, of Warren, died Friday at home. There are no services. (Carl W. Hall Funeral Home) JANICE M. BENNETT, 100, of Sebring, died Thursday at Copeland Oaks. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Friday, Damascus Methodist Church. (Stark Memorial) DAVID L. SPROUSE, 82, Salem. SERVICES: 2 p.m. ...

Services

MARY A. BURKEY, 96, formerly of Boardman. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Fox Funeral Home, Boardman. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. ALFRED A. DECHURCH, 95, Youngstown. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, ...

Brandon M. Puskarcik Sr. 1983-2024

NORTH JACKSON — Brandon M. Puskarcik Sr., 41, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Brandon was born Feb. 15, 1983, in Youngstown, a son of David and Juanita Gonzalez Puskarcik. Brandon was a 2001 graduate of Chaney High School. He graduated from YSU ...

Barbara R. McDonald 1929-2024

CANFIELD — Barbara R. McDonald, 95, died peacefully, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at The Inn at Ironwood. She was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of John Taft and the former Doris James. Barbara was a 1948 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where she showcased her talent ...

Area deaths

GARY A. GODDARD, 61, of Salem, died Wednesday. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Monday, Stark Memorial, Salem. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, funeral home. DOROTHY HOPKINS, 88, of Youngstown, died Dec. 7. (Augustine) HARRY JENKINS SR., 74, of Youngstown, died Nov. 30. (Augustine) JOSEPH J. REGINA, ...