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Betty Lou Malys 1936-2025

BRISTOLVILLE — Betty Lou Kidwell Malys, 89, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Windsor House at Champion. She was born April 16, 1936, in Kinsman, the daughter of Inez M. Arnold and Omar Kidwell. She married Robert Malys, who passed away Nov. 8, 2022, after 67 years of ...

Sandra M. Herman 1935-2025

BOCA RATON, Fla. — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra M. Herman, affectionately known as Sandy, who departed this life Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born Nov. 2, 1935, in Cleveland, Sandy’s journey took her from the neighborhoods of Youngstown to the warmth and sunshine of South Florida, where she made her home in Boca Raton. She was the daughter of Maurice and Eva Weiner, and sister to Earl Weiner, Joyce Knofsky and Howard Weiner. Sandy was the beloved wife of Larry Herman, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership ...

Services

DONNA J. ALEXANDER, 81, formerly of Austintown. SERVICES: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Austintown Community Church. CALLING HOURS: 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, church. LYNN D. BARNES, 83, Cortland. SERVICES: noon Wednesday, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, Cortland. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, church. DOROTHY E. BOLES, 91, Sarasota, Florida. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: noon Thursday, Vernon’s Cafe, Niles. LINDA S. HARPER, 65, formerly of Warren. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Evening Light Apostolic Church, Niles. MARGARET HYDEN, 88, Hiram. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Queen of the ...

Faye A. Brock 1951-2025

CORTLAND — Faye A. Brock, a woman who lived a life as vibrant and spirited as the fireworks on the Fourth of July, said her final punchline on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Warren on March 28, 1951, Faye’s early life was as spirited as her final years. A proud graduate of Lakeview ...

James D. Underwood Jr. 1929-2025

NEWTON FALLS — James D. Underwood Jr., 95, passed away peacefully into eternal rest, Saturday morning, July 19, 2025, at Austinwoods Rehab Health Care Center in Austintown. He was born Dec. 2, 1929, in McDonald, Pa., the son of the late James William Underwood and Lillie Helen Pastor ...

William E. Spurk 1936-2025

CHAMPION — William E. “Bill” Spurk, 89, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 17, 2025, with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Born May 13, 1936, in Warren, Bill was the son of Raymond and Clara Lane Spurk. He attended Warren G. Harding High School and was a ...