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Obituaries

Carol Ann Peebles 1942-2025

BOARDMAN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carol Ann Spin Peebles on Monday, March 17, 2025. A devoted mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Carol’s life was a testament to her deep love for her family and her unwavering faith in Christ. Carol was a proud graduate of ...

Leonard J. Yavorsky Jr. 1954-2025

CANFIELD — Leonard J. Yavorsky Jr., 70, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Hampton Woods. Leonard was born May 7, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of the late Leonard J. Sr. and Sophie Hrinko Yavorsky. He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1972 and worked as a ...

Margaret A. Chizmar 1924-2025

CANFIELD — “I’m going to live to be 100.” For years, Mom told us this and we believed her. As one granddaughter said, “Baba spoke it into existence.” Margaret A. Chizmar, 100, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her home. Margaret’s life spanned a century from ...

Area deaths

RICHARD L. FIRTH, 91, of Hanoverton, died Sunday. There are no services. (Stark Memorial) BARRY L. RUSSELL, 78, of Boardman, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending. (Davidson-Becker) ORTHONIA D. VIRAY, 94, of Cortland, died Friday at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. There are no services. ...

Patricia Ann Williams 1936-2025

COLUMBIANA — Patricia “Pat” Ann Williams, 88, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Timothy and Leona Lehman Cleary. Pat was a 1954 graduate of South High School in Youngstown ...

Walter V. Evanoski 1933-2025

WARREN — Walter V. Evanoski, 91, died peacefully, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Hospice House. Walter was born April 25, 1933, in New Castle, Pa., a son of Michael Evanoski and the former Gertrude Lewandowski. Walter earned his master’s degree in education administration from Westminster ...