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Obituaries

Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Cruz Smith, the best-selling mystery novelist who engaged readers for decades with “Gorky Park” and other thrillers featuring Moscow investigator Arkady Renko, has died at age 82. Smith died Friday at a senior living community in San Rafael, California, ...

Timothy A. Siska 1963-2025

WARREN — Timothy A. Siska, 61, passed away Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025, at his residence. Tim was born Oct. 1, 1963, in Warren, a son of Robert J. and Sylvia Surin Siska, and was a lifelong area resident. Tim graduated from Howland High School, where he excelled in golf, and ...

Betty M. Massaro 1937-2025

NILES — Betty M. Massaro, 87, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Austintown, following a short illness. Betty was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Niles, a daughter of John and Goldie Kolozs Pirigyi, and lived all of her life in Niles. Betty ...

Services

HAINES BAKER, 88, formerly of the area. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Warren First Church of the Nazarene. LEMOINE DON BAKER, 88, formerly of the area. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Warren First Church of the Nazarene. PAMELA A. CARDINALI, 76, Champion. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. William ...

Pauline F. Martin 1934-2025

HOWLAND — Pauline Florence “Polly” Ongerth Martin, of Howland, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Lake Vista in Cortland. She was 90 years old. Polly leaves behind a legacy of strength, compassion and vibrant community engagement. Born on Nov. 20, 1934, in Youngstown, ...

Joseph R. Domascieno 1955-2025

HUBBARD — Joseph R. Domascieno, 69, passed away surrounded by his family, Tuesday July 8, 2025, at home. Joseph was born Nov. 20, 1955, in Sharon, Pa., a son of Jake and Jeannette Edwards Domascieno. He was a 1973 graduate of Hubbard High School. For 32 years, he was a line worker at ...