YOUNGSTOWN –James Stephen McGuire, Sr, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at the Hospice House.   James was born January 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Olin and Sylvia Sipus McGuire. After attending East High School, he enlisted in the US AirForce.  Upon his discharge, he was an electrician for the P & LE Railroad and the Youngstown Waste Water Treatment plant.  His best job was being a husband and dad. There wasn’t ...

Louis J. Tofil, 77 CAMPBELL…Louis J. Tofil 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana, Ohio Louis was born April 3, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Louis and Anna (Zifchak) Tofil. He was a 1967 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and was a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area. Louis served in the Ohio National Guard from 1967 until 1973. Louis married the love of his life, the ...

CAMPBELL…John Richard “Tex” Texter, 94, passed away suddenly and peacefully on June 2, 2026, just days before his 95th birthday. Born on June 5, 1931, to John and Helen (Gulas) Texter, John lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to his family and community. Above all else, he cherished his family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. John graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in ...

CAMPBELL…William C. Mokrovich or “Pickles” as he was commonly known, was born on June 28, 1940, in Youngstown to William and Mary (Dubaj) Mokrovich.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1958. Shortly after graduating, he proudly served his country in the Army Signal Core stationed mostly in Germany.  After returning from the Army, Pickles started a career at General Motors Lordstown in 1966.  He began as an hourly employee but worked his way up ...

BOARDMAN—With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene Gaal, who passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 28, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on September 22, 1948, to the late Joseph and Margaret Radovich. Darlene was a graduate of Boardman High School. She married the love of her life, Gilbert Gaal, and together they shared 46 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2015. Darlene spent her career working at Packard Electric before retiring. She was an ...

Mary Jane (Paulsey) Maro, 97 CAMPBELL...Mary Jane (Paulsey) Maro, 97, lived a very full, active life of service to family, community and church from March 17, 1929, until her passing on May 28, 2026. A daughter of Benjamin and Agnes (Shipsky) Paulsey, she was born in Campbell, Ohio, and attended Campbell schools, graduating from Campbell Memorial in 1947. Mary Jane also attended business school and took classes at YSU. She resided in the Mahoning Valley her entire life. On October 25, ...

Vreto M. Mavroudis, 41 CAMPBELL…Vreto M. Mavroudis, 41, passed away on May 24, 2026, leaving behind a family, friends, and community who loved him deeply. Vreto was the beloved son of Michael and Julie (Levendis) Mavroudis, and the loving brother of Maria (Leo Frangos) and Manoli Mavroudis. More than anything, he was the best uncle to Michael, Julie, Christo, and Lukas, all of whom adored him. Vreto also leaves behind his yiayia, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless ...

Arleen Fontanez, 62 CAMPBELL…Arleen Fontanez, 62, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with her loving sons by her side. Arleen was born April 21, 1964, in Bronx, New York, a daughter of David Garcia and Luz Rivera.  She moved to Youngstown in 1988 and then to Campbell, where she purchased her home where she raised her sons. She was previously employed as a factory worker.  In her younger days, Arleen had a love for martial arts, a love she ...

John M. “Jack” Kozak, 84 YOUNGSTOWN…John M. “Jack” Kozak, 84 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. John was born May 2, 1942 in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Michael and Mary (Swantek) Kozak. He was a 1957 graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Youngstown State University. John married the love of his life, the former, Marie ...

Youngstown – Raymond E. Novak, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, May 16,2026,  with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 16, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen and Mary Baytos Novak. After attending St. Matthias School, Raymond graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1963 and continued his education at Youngstown State University. He worked for the Youngstown Water Department as a foreman in the meter department and retired ...