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Obituaries

Michaelena Pruneski 1936-2024

GIRARD — Michaelena “Mickey” Pruneski, 88, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Dec. 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Michaelena, affectionately known as Mickey, was born April 28, 1936, in Girard, the daughter of the late Stephen and Lydia Casale Cretella, and was a lifelong ...

Porfirio Esparra 1927-2024

CAMPBELL — Porfirio “Fiyo” Esparra, 97, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Fiyo was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, to parents Saturnino Esparra and Felipa Martinez. He was drafted into the United States Army ...

Gloria M. Latessa 1930-2024

YOUNGSTOWN — Gloria M. Latessa, 94, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Park Vista, surrounded by her family. Gloria was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Youngstown, a daughter of Eugene and Anna Pavone DiGregorio. She was a 1948 graduate of East High School and a graduate of ...

Patrick J. Crosbie 1951-2024

RALEIGH, N.C. — Patrick John Crosbie, 73, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. His daughter was by his side during his final moments. Originally from Lewis Center, Delaware County, Ohio, Pat was a longtime resident of ...

Richard A. Calvin 1946-2024

CANFIELD – Richard A. Calvin, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Richard, affectionately known as “Rick,” was born Dec. 15, 1946, in Youngstown, the second son of Richard and Rosena Haus Calvin. A lifelong resident of Canfield, Rick was a graduate ...

Ernest E. Eckert 1944-2024

CAMPBELL — Ernest E. Eckert, 80, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Dec.10, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland. Ernest was born Jan. 9, 1944, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Loyal and Lois Stacy Eckert. He was a 1962 graduate of Mohawk High School. Ernest married the love of his life, the former ...