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CARL L. CALLOW JR., 61, of McDonald, died Sunday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. (Blackstone)

British author of bestselling risque novels dies at 88

LONDON (AP) — British author Jilly Cooper, known for her bestselling novels, including “Rivals” and “Riders,” has died. She was 88. The author died on Sunday after a fall, a statement from her agency Curtis Brown said. Her agent, Felicity Blunt, praised Cooper for defining ...

Candace L. Ruffo 1950-2025

CONNEAUT — Candace Louise Ruffo, 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at her home. She was born March 21, 1950, in Harrisburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Charles A. Rush and the late Anne J. Jones Rush. Candace earned her master’s degree in education from Youngstown State ...

Eleanor Ivy 1945-2025

MASURY — Eleanor Ivy, 80, formerly of Warren, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Addison Healthcare Center, following an extended illness. She was born March 6, 1945, in Washington, D.C., a daughter of James and Ida Lacey Ivy. Survivors include brothers, Hershel Ivy and Stanhouse Ivy, both ...

Garry A. Padula 1953-2025

NEWTON FALLS — Garry Andrew Padula, 72, of Newton Falls, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. He was born Feb. 23, 1953, in Warren, to Michael and Margaret Padula. He retired from Walmart in 2018. Garry is survived by his wife, Linda Kohlmorgan Padula; his daughter, Cassandra Padula of ...

Wendy Butler 1950-2025

GIRARD — Wendy Sprague Carpenter Butler, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Born June 15, 1950, in Warren, she was the daughter of Lyle and Imogene Sprague. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her brother, George Sprague; two granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren. She was ...