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Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died in Beijing on Saturday. He was 103. The prestigious Tsinghua University, where he studied and served as a professor, said in a statement that Yang died of an illness, without sharing further details. “Professor Yang is one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century, having made revolutionary contributions to the development of modern physics,” the statement said, praising his contribution to China’s scientific and educational ...

William N. Letson 1930-2025

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — William Normand “Bill” Letson, 95, passed away following a short illness, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, with his wife by his side. Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 24, 1930, the only son of Ellen Shon and Benjamin Pascow. Sadly, when Bill was only 4 years old, ...

Raymond “Ray” Palen (Palombaro) 1932-2025

NILES — Raymond Palen (Palombaro), 92, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2025, at Hospice House. Ray was born Oct. 25, 1932, to Frank and Frances (Pauline) Palombaro. Ray grew up surrounded by love, laughter and a strong sense of family. He was a proud ...

Lynne D. Offerdahl 1952-2025

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lynne Diane Offerdahl on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, with her longtime companion, Robert “Bob” Riley, by her side. She fought a valiant five-year battle with cancer. Lynne was born May 17, 1952, in Warren, the daughter of ...

Services

JANET M. BARNETT, 75, Cortland. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Saturday, Cortland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. SUZANE H. BOHVICH, 86, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Pineview Memorial Park. LAURA M. DAVIS, 94, Fowler. SERVICES: noon Monday, Galloway-Onstott Funeral Home, Hartford. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, funeral home. VIRGINIA R. HOLBROOK, 94, Warren. SERVICES: noon Monday, Warren Revival Center, Leavittsburg. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, church. RICHARD MARKOVICH, 82, Akron. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Newcomer Funeral Home, Akron. CALLING HOURS: 6 to 7 ...

Dorothy M. Sharp 1936-2025

WEST FARMINGTON — Dorothy M. Sharp, 89, formerly of West Farmington, passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Pruitt Health of Monroe in Forsyth, Georgia. She was born Jan. 29, 1936, in Coalton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clarence D. and the late Jessie W. Carr Miller. On April 24, 1954, ...