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Sharon native, Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, 'The Lettermen' founding member Tony Butala dies at 87

Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
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Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.

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Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM · 1 min read
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Sharon native, Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, 'The Lettermen' founding member Tony Butala dies at 87 — Youngstown Community news

Tony Butala, a Sharon native and one of the founding members of chart-topping pop trio The Lettermen, has died, according to a post from the band's Facebook.

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