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Pamela Keresztesy 1949-2026

WARREN — Pamela Keresztesy, 76, died Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born July 19, 1949. “This is a notification that I have earth-expired. I was blessed with a very good life. For this, I have much gratitude.” There will be no services. “All I ask of those who knew me: Should my name be mentioned, please do not say, ‘Rest in Peace.’ I plan to be active in the afterlife. “Thank you, and God bless!” (special notice)

Suzanne M. Dunsmoor 1948-2026

BRACEVILLE — Suzanne M. Dunsmoor, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026, at The Gardens of Liberty Park in Streetsboro, where she was treated with care and respect up until the time of her passing. She was born March 13, 1948, in Warren, the youngest daughter of the late David ...

Patricia L. Simon 1943-2026

McDONALD — Patricia L. Simon, 82, passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Poland surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank B. and Eva Doumont Martin. Pat retired in 2007 as a registered nurse after working at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in McDonald and had done volunteer work for Hospice. Pat enjoyed sewing, camping and crafts, but her greatest joy was time spent with her grandchildren. Pat also spent several years as the co-leader of Girl Scout troop #223 in ...

Services pending

RENEE JEAN JOHNSON STRINGER, 73, of Youngstown, died Sunday at Shepherd of the Valley, Howland. (Sterling-McCullough Williams) CATHY LYNN POLLARD ZELLARS, 68, died Monday at the Cleveland Clinic. (Sterling-McCullough Williams)

Services

MARK R. ALBERT, 70, formerly of Youngstown. SERVICES: 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Cortland United Methodist Church. GLORIA D. ALEXANDER, 85, Warren. SERVICES: noon Friday, York Avenue Church of God. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, church. EILEEN BLANEY, 85, Cortland. SERVICES: noon Thursday, Lane Funeral Homes-Roberts Clark Chapel, Warren. CLARENCE ESHELMAN, 100, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, Hillside Cemetery, Bazetta Township. MARY FREEMAN, 96, Bristolville. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, funeral ...

Singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75 after stroke

NEW YORK (AP) — Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer best known as the voice behind the Oscar-winning Disney film duets “Beauty and the Beast” with Celine Dion and “A Whole New World” with Regina Belle from “Aladdin,” has died. He was 75. His family said in a statement that Bryson died Tuesday evening, days after having a stroke. “While our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing how deeply Peabo was loved and how many lives were touched by his voice and his generous spirit,” the family’s statement said. “His legacy and music will ...