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German anatomist behind the ‘Body Worlds’ exhibition dies at 81

BERLIN (AP) — Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died. He was 81. Von Hagens’ family and the Institute for Plastination, which he founded, said he died on Friday. A statement they issued on Monday gave no further details. Von Hagens had announced in 2010 that he was living with Parkinson’s disease. Von Hagens trod a fine line between science, entertainment and commerce with his touring exhibits, as well as headline-grabbing actions such as a ...

Anthony J. Vigorito 1949-2026

NILES — Anthony J. Vigorito, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1949, in Youngstown, the son of Philip and Annette Pezzano Vigorito. Tony was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Tony (veteran) joined the ...

Regina Radcliffe 1941-2026

WARREN — Regina Radcliffe, age 85, of Warren, passed away peacefully, at her home, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born April 27, 1941, in Dayton, Pa., to Leon Rybicki and Duclane Rybicki. Regina was a homemaker who devoted her life to her family. She was a faithful member of St. ...

Services

ALBERT BEER, 87, Erie, Pa. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., Erie, Pa. CALLING HOURS: 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, funeral home. GINA M. BODOR, 86, Warren. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. James Church, Warren. DOLORES CIABATTONI, 92, Lawrence, Pa. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, Warren. MARY E. DONALDSON, 91, Vienna. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home. MAUREEN F. JONES, 80, Niles. SERVICES: ...

Lucille C. Davis 1931-2026

BRISTOLVILLE — Lucille C. Davis, 94, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Niles, the daughter of Natale and Mary DiCintio Colitte Sr. She worked many years at General Electric and retired in 1990, after working 29 ...

Vanessa A. Pellin 1954-2026

WARREN — Vanessa A. Pellin, 71, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was born Dec. 31, 1954, in Warren, the daughter of Patrick A. and Dolores Petrillo O’Connell Sr. Vanessa owned and operated Pellin Ambulance Services ...