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Patricia C. Costanza 1945-2026

LIBERTY – Patricia Castranova Costanza, 81, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, following complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Feb. 3, 1945, in Youngstown, a daughter of Angelo and Catherine Renaldy Castranova. She retired from Packard Electric. Survivors include her son, ...

Dennis L. Ayers 1955-2026

LAKE CITY, Pa. – Dennis L. Ayers, 71, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Pleasant Ridge Manor in Girard, Pa. Dennis was born in Warren, Ohio, on Oct. 14, 1955. Dennis was a deeply talented and accomplished bass guitarist and songwriter, sharing ...

Brandon W. Michaels 1949-2026

CORTLAND – Brandon W. Michaels, 77, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Hospice House. Brandon was born April 7, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of the late William and Patricia Kearney Michaels. He lived in the Mahoning Valley for most of his life and spent 12 years residing in Florida ...

Joel M. Commins 1968-2026

MENTOR — Joel M. Commins, 58, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Born in Warren on May 28, 1968, he was the son of the late Stanley and Brenda Stone Commins. Joel is survived by his daughter, Olivia Commins of Dallas, Texas; his brother, Philip Commins of Tel Aviv, Israel; ...

NOV 6 SERVICES PENDING

NANCY A. CICERO, 98, of Niles, died Tuesday, at her residence. (Holloway-Williams)

Nov. 6 services

PAUL M. ALLEN JR., 70, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home, Warren. DOLORES BARAN, 95, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Stephen Church, Niles. JAMES L. BEATTY SR., 74, Newton Falls. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, funeral home. JUANITA EDMONDS, 76, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. DEBRA K. HAYES, 69, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Leavittsburg Baptist Church, Warren. CALLING ...