John is survived by his wife, Beverly J. The title comes from Butlers obituary in The Vindicator, which called him Youngstowns First Citizen.. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. End your week getting caught up on Warren news, sports, weather and obituaries. Search, read and watch tributes honoring area loved ones who have passed. Arrangements by Eells-Leggett-Stauffer . In an obituary, he is described as a father, []. Two men charged as teens for a double murder in the city of New Castle pleaded guilty to charges and were sentenced in court earlier this week. Be the first to know about new programming, talent and digital features from WKBN. YSU and New Lease on Life hold Puppy Palooza twice a year, during spring and fall exams. "Holden always the straight shooter understood that viewers had a role in deciding what stories are covered. The company will take over five buildings that are in desperate need of repair. ""Tom embodied this town and what everybody came to expect from their news," Schmidt said. John was a dairy farmer and owned and operated Maplewood Farm in Williamsfield for many years and drove a school bus for Pymatuning Valley Schools for 25 years. Actress Melinda Dillon, known for roles in films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and A Christmas Story, died Jan. 9 at the age of 83, her family confirmed in an obituary. Actor Gary Friedkin, known for his roles in such shows as Happy Days and Young Doctors in Love, died from COVID-19 complications Friday in an Ohio hospice. November 26, 2022, 7:00 AM WKBN Newsletters Daily News Start every morning with the top stories from WKBN.com delivered to your inbox. WARREN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Dr. Edward Henry Holliger III, 86, of Aurora and formerly of Warren, passed away on Friday morning, April 28, 2023 at Anna Marie of Aurora. Leave a Memory Light a Candle Frank Carney Business Hugh Keays-Byrne Movies Rafer Johnson Sports Pat Patterson Sports Debra White Plume Activist Tony Hsieh 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 13-year-old Jacob Stevens of Greenfield was taken off life support this week after he overdosed on Benadryl. April 27, 2023. In our business, sex, celebrity and crime sells -- and that's the bottom line. "We estimate Tom anchored more than 15,000 newscasts, raising an entire generation of Valley news watchers on his no-nonsense brand of journalism," Marinelli said.Through the years some bigger-money job offers came Holden's way but he never wanted to leave Youngstown. Silence would mean Hunters death was in vain, but if one persons life is saved by his story, we would tell it a million more times, she wrote. (Peter Rossi). Funeral arrangements are pending. She came to Hubbard as a youth, graduating from Hubbard High School in 1972 and CAMPBELL Ralph Angelo Ruiz, 76, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his wife, Sonia, children and grandchildren. In The Valley.. McCarthys funeral service is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Skokie, Illinois. Asked about complaints that TV news is too negative, too gory and too sensational, Holden said, "Sometimes we're damned if we do, and damned if we don't. Johanna was born . He served as past president for the P.V. Save stories for later to access at your convenience. A television tribute will air Tuesday, May 2 at the following approximate times: 7:10 a.m. on FOX, 12:22 p.m. on WKBN, 5:08 p.m. on MyYTV and 7:27 p.m. on WYTV. wkbn.com MyValleyTributes.com MyValleyTributes.com pays homage to loved ones that are no longer with us. 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Video will be posted here the day. Then, when his contract expired in July, he would decide whether he would continue to work full-time or part-time.Holden suffered from emphysema which he requested not be reported. Bill was a graduate of Wooster High School, Class of HUBBARD Joyce L. Kowalski, 75, passed away peacefully, at Hospice House in Poland, on Friday, April 21, 2023. Instead, he would do the noon and 5 p.m. newscasts, he said. Choose the newsletters that interest you and we will deliver them directly to your inbox. An actor who had roles in Star Wars, Happy Days and more passed away Friday, Dec. 2 in Youngstown. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, Boardman. BOARDMAN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Johanna Morrison of Boardman, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, with her daughter at her bedside. COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) -- The Columbiana County Board of Elections settled a lawsuit against open government advocates. 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Search for articles below, or continue to the all new BusinessJournalDaily.com now. and usually read the stories that interest me. "How can you be prepared for something like this?" We both have our iPads and iPhones setup for notifications. "Eisler and Schmidt were visibly shaken Sunday as they reported Holden's death on the 6 p.m. newscast. He came to the Youngstown / Campbell area MADISON, Wis. Ron Reha Sr., 65, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. Students said petting the animals helped with the stress of final exams. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. A pair of obituaries she found next pointed closer to a connection. Funeral services for a University of Cincinnati student from Moraine were held on Saturday, October 8. He remained a lifelong resident of the Canfield / Youngstown area. This website keeps us connected to our hometown and Youngstown area news and events. Ron is survived by his wife of 32 years, Valerie Lion Reha; his two daughters, Amanda and Julie; his son, CANFIELD Dr. Anthony Tony DeRosa, 87, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. It will create 300 new high-tech jobs. It is law to bring some form of a photo ID if you wish to vote. DAVID W. COFFEY, 70, Youngstown. Ms. Steele was a co-anchor on the 21 News 6 and 11 p.m. broadcasts from 1998 until 2004, before moving on to WGRZ Television in. Laurie was born Feb. 28, 1963, in Cleveland, a daughter of the late George and Ruth Dalling. Re-Build Manufacturing is opening its new regional headquarters in New Kensington, near Pittsburgh. COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) - Columbiana residents can help with energy savings days, with their phones. By Andrea WoodYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio Conversations stopped Sunday as word of Tom Holden's death spread across the Mahoning Valley. Microsoft said it plans to appeal the decision. I may just decide it's time to hang it up," Holden said March 8, when it was announced that he would stop anchoring WKBN's 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Youngstown, Ohio's #1 Locally owned, locally connected television news station. A 21-year-old Girard man was killed in a Columbus shooting early Sunday morning. He was a Cardinal Mooney High School graduate Class of 1978 and CANFIELD Frank Gorski, 93, died peacefully, Monday, April 24, 2023, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family. The WKBN 27 First News mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.WKBN 27 First News provides the latest news, weather, sports and obituaries for Youngstown, Warren and East Liverpool in Ohio and Sharon, Hermitage and Mercer in Pennsylvania.FEATURES: Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. On the go? Microsoft Corp.s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc., suffered a hammer blow after Britains antitrust watchdog vetoed the gaming industrys biggest ever deal, saying it would harm competition on the cloud. FEATURES: Watch video of your . WILLIAMSFIELD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) John F. Struna, age 68, of Williamsfield, Ohio, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, Ohio. The wife of former Cleveland Cavaliers star Zydrunas Ilgauskas has died. World War II veteran and South High School graduate Leo Gratz passed away on September 3. The dogs came from a shelter in Struthers, Ohio. Starting Saturday, vendors will be welcomed to Lisbon for their weekly farmers market. For more information, see the developers privacy policy. My Valley Pets provides local pet obituaries for the Youngstown area. Actor John Schneider shared the death of his wife, actress Alicia Allain, 53, on Wednesday afternoon. Clyde was born May 8, 1954 in Salem, a son of the late Sherman and Evelyn (Farmer) Wherry. One person was killed and a suspected gunman was arrested after a shooting Monday at a community college just outside Oklahoma City, officials said. According to the Chairman of the Board Dave Johnson, they paid $3,500 that came from the BOE's budget. He joined WKBN in March 1972 as a reporter and sportscaster. SERVICES: 4 p.m. NILES Mary Alice Neiss, 85, passed away peacefully at 12:04 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown. Obituary Headlines January 1, 2020 - December 4, 2020 View current celebrity deaths on Legacy.com From Dec. 4, 2020 onward, our daily celebrity news obituaries can be found at Legacy.com. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Funeral arrangements were disclosed Thursday for the six people killed in this weeks school shooting in Nashville, as the grieving city mourns the victims of the horrific attack that transformed what should have been a normal day of school on a bright, sunny morning into wrenching tragedy. As he blessed his successor at the anchor desk, Robb Schmidt, he managed the transition with dignity. Richard, also known as Rick, was a 1963 graduate of Cambria ALAN P. BURTON, 72, of Youngstown, died Saturday, April 29, 2023. "To tell you the truth," he said in March, "sometimes I have trouble getting through a newscast. He was a lifetime area resident and was a 1973 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School. FEATURES: Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. She was a 1965 graduate of Hubbard High School. April 30, 2023 BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Joan C. Battagline, 82, formerly of Berlin Center, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He felt it would be easier to settle the lawsuit instead of costing taxpayer money in court. Family and friends gathered at Newton Falls Junior High School for Earnie Shavers funeral. He was the patriarch of our family and we all loved him. Michael J. Starr Kasodah Davenport, 25, was arraigned before Judge Renee DiSalvo in municipal court on a charge of murder for the May 8 death of Richard Oliver, 66. STRUTHERS, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Richard B. Start every morning with the top stories from WKBN.com delivered to your inbox. Family of Jane Marczewski has released an obituary for the singer known as Nightbirde. "There is a dark side to all of us, and I think we need to own up to that from time to time," he said.He leaves three sons: Sean, Kevin and Tom Jr. Investigative. Obits; Obit Search; Obits by High School; Pet Obituaries; Watch Now. A video eulogy followed with tributes from local politicians, broadcast competitors and his co-workers, past and present. Be the first to know about new programming, talent and digital features from WKBN. Irving, TX 75062. End your week getting caught up on Austintown news, sports, weather and obituaries. Mr. Hunter was born Nov. 16, 1944, in Spangler, Pa., a son of the late Clarence and Ellen Morris Hunter. The new facility will focus on state-of-the-art fabrication and manufacturing. He was 99. If theres one thing I could change it would be for the content editors to show less left wing bias; Its sometimes like youre on the DNC payroll. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his condolences to her family Friday, describing Lafrenz as a wonderful and immeasurably brave woman. Your mother was one of the few [], HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) Funeral services for the seven people killed by a gunman at an Independence Day parade will conclude Monday as family and friends gather in suburban Chicago to remember Kevin McCarthy. Bill (Willie, Griff, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, Ole Will) was born and a lifelong resident of Mahoning County. The developer, LIN Television Corporation, indicated that the apps privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. The Ground News media bias check for WKBN is center. Obituaries David W. Coffey 1953-2023 April 29, 2023 YOUNGSTOWN David William Coffey, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Dr. J. Ronald Mikolich passed away Thursday at his home in Poland. WKBN 27 First News provides the latest news, weather, sports and obituaries for Youngstown, Warren and East Liverpool in Ohio and Sharon, Hermitage and Mercer in Pennsylvania. I love this town, I love its people and its work ethic," he said at an Ad Club luncheon last July. Radio stations broke into regular programming to announce the news, people stopped what they were doing to remember the man they had welcomed into their living rooms for more than 30 years, then waited with their families for 6 p.m. to arrive so they could grieve with Holden's colleagues at WKBN-TV.It was a passing as unique to the Mahoning Valley as Holden's longevity in the fickle TV news business. VIRIGINIA BENEDETTO-BOLDT, 88, Austintown. When we came to San Diego, there was no internet or cell phones. End your week getting caught up on Youngstown news, sports, weather and obituaries. Watson is a familiar face to viewers of. . The restaurant chain announced the death of Leroy Raffel, 96, on its Facebook page Thursday. April 28, 2023. He belonged to this community. Be the first to know when news breaks in the Youngstown area. 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Fire Department announces death of its, Mom pens candid obit for son killed by overdose, Local woman killed in hit-and-run crash in Nashville, Bond set for woman accused of running man over, Funeral, escort honors late local WWII veteran, Actress Melinda Dillon, of A Christmas Story, dies, Ohio teen dies after attempting dangerous TikTok, 21-year-old Girard man killed after being caught, Coroner identifies victim in fatal Youngstown fire, Niles PD announces death of retired detective after, Edward Shames, last Band of Brothers officer, dies. He was a graduate HUBBARD Nancy A. Kuty, 69, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. It was much harder to keep in touch with local news. April 28, 2023. Joyce was born June 11, 1947, in Youngstown, a daughter of Gerald Sr. and Ida Seiling Maietta. But don't put that in the paper. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. Mr. Murphy, a 1963 graduate of Hubbard High MODOC, S.C. Elizabeth Ann Thomas, 91, affectionately known as Betty or Budz, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, under the loving care of John and Angela Thomas. The Facebook post said Thous battle with cancer was lengthy and courageous.. Heartbreaking new details continued []. April 28, 2023. Dr. DeRosa. In-Depth. "I just had a feeling something like this might happen," Coursen said Sunday, "so I set up a camera in another room and asked them to reminisce about Tom." News from WKBN Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from WKBN. The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies: The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity: Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. He was well liked, highly respected and forever the nice guy next door who just happened to do the news. I dont always have time to sit and watch the news at home so its just more convenient for me that I can just pick up my phone at anytime and check out the news and see whats going on in my neighborhood. Born in Youngstown, Oct. 21, 1931, she was the third of six children to John and Mary Janci Martinko, and grew up in the CANFIELD William Bill Phillips, 99, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home, with his wife, Susan, by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Maryann Hejduk. He was born Feb. 16, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late John F. and Angeline Frazzini Miller, and was a lifelong area resident. He was born Sept. 6, 1957, in Austintown, to Edward and Irene Rozaiesky Reha, both of whom preceded him in death. Find the latest obituaries from MyValleyTributes.com every morning. Obituaries Shirlene Miller, Town Topic chef and KC icon for 47 years, dies at 85 Many knew Shirlene Miller as "Mom" or "Mama" when they stopped in Broadway Boulevard's Town Topic. Radio stations broke into regular programming to announce the news, people stopped what they were doing to remember the man they had welcomed into their living rooms for . Frequency: 7 days a week Austintown News (Weekly) End your week getting caught up. News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. Get the weekly Blindspot report sent to your inbox and stay up to date with your bias blindspot. Only 192 votes have been made for Tuesday's election. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Stephen Wilhite created the GIF in the 1980s, before the World Wide Web even existed. He moved to the news anchor desk in 1974. She was born March 21, 1954, to Gustave and Geraldine Babjack Oltmann, in McKees Rocks, Pa. MyValleyTributes.com is the Valley's NEW online source for local obituary news. Mekhi Venable is accused of the shooting death of Jacob Moore, 21. The Warren Township Fire Department announced the passing of the departments first female firefighter/EMT. Marketplace. If youre holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when youre on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. (Woodworth) Struna, whom he married August 2, 1980, of Williamsfield; his two daughters, Andrea (Michele) Struna of Williamsfield and Katie (Clint) Weitzel of Williamsfield; his granddaughter, Reagan Weitzel; sister, Nancy Struna of Maryland; brother, Anthony (Randee) Struna of Williamsfield; brother, James (Lisa) Struna of Jefferson; sister, Laura Jane (Jim) Kaiser of Akron and many nieces and nephews. "And so, Tom Holden the most recognized face in the Mahoning Valley kept his health problems private. An obituary roasting an Alton, Illinois man is getting a lot of positive attention online. BERLIN (AP) Traute Lafrenz, the last known survivor of a German group known as the White Rose that actively resisted the Nazis, has died. The market is free of cost to set up and Mayor Pete Wilson says, weather permitting, they get about 12 vendors each day. He was 70. Be the first to know when news breaks in the Youngstown area. "I've been working since I was 12 years old, setting pins at the bowling alley and caddying at the golf course. My husband and I couldn't be anymore pleased with the quality of your app. Lawyers, judges, students and teachers all attended the luncheon. He was a 1956 graduate of Girard High School and had STRUTHERS Richard B. He was born July 13, 1945, in Youngstown, a son of Michael Francis and Mary Frances Paisley Murphy and was a lifelong Hubbard resident. He was born . YOUNGSTOWN Mark E. Miller, 63, passed away at his residence, Sunday, April 23, 2023. ", Site Links : HOME | ABOUT US | ADVERTISING | SUBSCRIBE | 3 MINUTES | RECENT BUZZ | BLOGS | MOBILE, Drilling Down | Company News | Economic Development | Banking & Finance | Awards, Events | Politics | Education | Health Care, Copyright 2023 Youngstown Publishing Co. DBA The Business Journal. Complication after complication set in pneumonia, then a hearing loss attributed to antibiotics, then a viral infection that shut down his vital organs. It will take place every Saturday on the village square in front of Source Gallery and Geronimo Supply Company. It will also pre-cool the house a few hours before peak energy times. The Leader Vindicator Obituaries Submit an Obituary Sort By: Obituaries Locations Funeral Homes High Schools Colleges 184 Obituaries Today Thursday, April 27, 2023 Thursday, April 13,. Board of Elections says early voting slow in Columbiana County City Manager Lance Willard says it is completely volunteer. Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Ralph was born Oct. 3, 1946, in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, the son of Thomas and Mary A. Martinez Soto. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. LONGS, S.C. Laurie E. Holmes, 59, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 15, 2022, at Medical University of South Carolina.