YOUNGSTOWN — Naomi Fine passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at the age of 97. Naomi was born July 2, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the only daughter of Jenny and William Stern. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Maxine; and her beloved husband, Samuel P. Read more » »

HUBBARD — Neil David Schor, beloved son, husband, father, brother, friend and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.Born Aug. Read more » »

WARREN — Dr. William “Billy” Gordon, 94, a devoted husband, father, dentist and photographer, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at his home. Born in Youngstown to immigrant parents, Billy loved the outdoors. His love of nature grew along with him, from Boy Scout to Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster. Read more » »

NORTH JACKSON — Leonard Nichol, 94, of North Jackson, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Leonard was born Dec. 1, 1927, a son of the late Harry and Ann Nichol Nichol and was a lifelong area resident. Read more » »

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. Morren J. Greenburg, 89, of Hermitage, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Jan. 8, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side, following a brief illness. Dr. Greenburg was born July 15, 1932, in Farrell, Pa., a son of the late David Joseph and Helen Wayne Greenburg. Read more » »

DEAR EDITOR: On behalf of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, we join with the rest of the community in mourning the passing of Sister Jerome Corcoran. Sister’s commitment to educating children, particularly inner-city young children, will continue to positively impact our community for generations. Read more » »

BEACHWOOD — Sam Kooperman, a pillar of the Youngstown Area Jewish Community, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home in Beachwood, at the age of 74. Sam was born Jan. Read more » »

CANFIELD — Paul Schwebel, 75, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 29, 1945, in Youngstown, to the late Irving and Dorothy Unger Schwebel. He was a June 1963 graduate of The Rayen School in Youngstown. Read more » »

YOUNGSTOWN — Susan Schwebel Epstein is the new president of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation board of directors. She’s the third woman to be president of the federation board in its 85-year history. Read more » »