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Obituaries

Denise M. Anderson 1949-2023

NORTH LIMA — Denise M. Anderson, affectionately known as “Dolly,” passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 13, 1949, in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Florence Canyo Krayac. Dolly was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal ...

Juanita R. Brown 1931-2023

BROOKFIELD — Juanita R. Brown, 92, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Juanita was born Oct. 24, 1931, in East Liverpool, a daughter to the late Charles and Martha Marshall Smith. She owned and managed many apartment complexes for 13 years. Juanita then ...

Nelson C. Jorge 1963-2023

YOUNGSTOWN — Nelson C. Jorge, 60, passed away peacefully, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Nelson was born Aug. 22, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of Francisco Sr. and Julia Del-Valle Jorge. He worked selling new and used tires. Nelson was a devout Catholic and was an ...

Joseph Spotleson 1930-2023

POLAND — Joseph Spotleson, 93, died at Hospice House, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, surrounded by his family. Joe was born April 15, 1930, in Detroit, a son of Bruno and Julia Zappavigna Spotleson. Joe moved to the Youngstown area with his family when he was a child. He served in the United ...

Michael L. Ashby Sr. 1947-2023

NORTH LIMA — Surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, Michael “Mike” L. Ashby Sr., 76, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Sunday afternoon, Dec 17, 2023. Mike was born Jan. 28, 1947, in New Castle, Indiana, and raised in Port Clinton, the oldest son of the late Harold and ...

David A. Frank 1956-2023

HUBBARD — David A. Frank, 67, passed away Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at The Cleveland Clinic. David was born May 18, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Richard Frank and Joan Hettrick. He was a 1974 graduate of Hubbard High School and a member of Coalburg United Methodist Church. David owned and ...