Grant Alan Sanzenbacher
Jun 8, 2026
Grant Alan Sanzenbacher, 64, passed away on June 8, 2026 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Howland, Ohio.
He was born May 25, 1962 in Warren, Ohio, the son of Richard Lee and Bonnie Jean (Hunter) Sanzenbacher. A 1980 graduate of Lakeview High School in Cortland, he also attended the New Castle School of Trades, graduating in 1981. He then began...
Robert E. Beebe Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Robert E. Beebe Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday June 25, 2026 at Windsor House at Liberty following a brief illness. He was born December 20, 1960 in Hartford, Connecticut the son of Robert E. and Gloria Beebe Sr.
He was a member of the Holiness Gospel Mission in Niles and worked as a mechanic and laborer...
Enid "Jill" Bray
Jun 23, 2026
Enid "Jill" Bray, 90, passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Born on January 24, 1936, in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire, England, Jill was the daughter of Alfred and Ada (Swinscoe) Quimby.
Jill devoted many years to her family as a loving stay-at-home mother. Later, she worked as a receptionist and...
Brandyn Anthony Edelman
Jun 13, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brandyn A. Edelman, age 31, who gained his wings and entered eternal flight on Saturday June 13, 2026. As he crossed Heaven's gates, he was welcomed with open arms by his beloved grandfather, Charles “Charlie” B. Edelman, and his lifelong best friend, Jonathon “JT” Taylor.
Born on...
Emma "Jake" Flenner
Jun 7, 2026
Emma M. “Jake” Flenner, 87 passed away peacefully at her home on June 7, 2026. She was born October 27, 1938 in Walkersville, West Virginia the daughter of Cecil Homer and Treassa J. VanKirk. A devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and housekeeper, she resided in Niles for sixty years where she raised her family with her husband Daniel Ray Flenner...
Donna I. Lukehart
May 26, 2026
Donna I. Lukehart, 87, formerly of Kinsman passed away on Tuesday morning May 26, 2026 at the Humility House in Austintown.
She was born September 13, 1938 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania the daughter of Walter and Florence (Artman) Hansen. She retired after 35 years from Niles Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home as the department head of laundry and housekeeping services. She...
George Cost
May 18, 2026
George Cost, 93, passed away peacefully Monday evening, May 18, 2026, at Hospice House in Poland. He was born September 9, 1932, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Nicholas and Julia (Kowalchik) Constantino.
A proud graduate of Niles McKinley High School, George honorably served his country in the United States Army with the 6th Medium Tank Battalion, 24th Infantry Division during...
Ruby Katherine Nagy
May 17, 2026
Ruby Katherine Nagy, 87, passed away Sunday evening May 17, 2026 at her home following a long illness. She was born July 5, 1938 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio the daughter of Jesse and Dora (Stephenson) Arrowood and lived in this community her entire life.
She was a custodian for the Niles City Schools for many years and a member of the...
Loyd Johnson
May 14, 2026
Loyd Johnson (Papaw), 90, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was born November 9, 1935, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, the son of the late George Adam Johnson and the late Victoria Boggs Johnson.
Loyd's life was marked by his generous and easy-going nature, his hardworking spirit, and his remarkable ability to fix anything that came his...
Ralph Terence Williams
May 13, 2026
Ralph Terence “Terry” Williams died peacefully on Wednesday morning May 13, 2026 after a brief illness. Ralph was born September 8, 1935 in Warren, Ohio and lived in this community his entire life.
He worked for 38 years at Ohio Edison, after which he fulfilled a life-long dream and became a policeman. He worked for the Braceville Police Department for 10...
William George Granger Jr.
May 8, 2026
William George Granger Jr., 83, passed away at 12:28 a.m. on Friday May 8, 2026 at Otterbein Senior Living in Cortland. He was born July 1, 1942 in Niles, Ohio the son of William George and Daisy (Erwin) Granger Sr.
Bill was a 1961 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. He retired...
Sandra F. Honzu
May 6, 2026
Sandra F. Honzu, 85, passed away on Wednesday morning May 6, 2026 at her home. She was born October 21, 1940 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Howard W. and Hazel (Jackson) Greenfield Sr. and resided most of her life in Niles.
Sandy gave her life to Jesus in March of 2025. She took great pride and devoted her time...
Robert "Murph" Miller
May 1, 2026
Robert E. ”Murph” Miller, 91, passed away from complications following surgery at 12:09 a.m. on Friday May 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 26, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia the son of Leo F. and Catherine (Kudlak) Miller.
Murph was a graduate of Wheeling High School and attended West Liberty State College. He...
Elaine Rivera
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Elaine Rivera, 90, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Thursday April 30, 2026 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. She was born October 14, 1935 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Norbert and Marie (Casey) Entler. She was raised in Niles and after marriage she lived several years in Japan and Alabama before returning to...
Sherri R. Cummings
Apr 15, 2026
Sherri R. Cummings, 69, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. She was born on August 11, 1956 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of William F. and Josephine M (Rudy) Cornwell. She attended Niles McKinley High School.
Sherri loved the outdoors, planting and caring for flowers and bird watching. She cherished the time...
Duane "Dane" E. Evans Jr.
Apr 4, 2026
Duane “Dane” E. Evans Jr., 55, of Osprey, Florida and formerly of Niles, Ohio passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday April 4, 2026 in Las Vegas. He was born on April 22, 1970, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Beverly (Bowman) Vrbancic and the late Duane E. Evans Sr.
Duane “Dane” was a 1988 graduate of Niles McKinley High School...
Joseph E. Newell
Apr 4, 2026
Joseph Edward Newell, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon April 4, 2026 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born in Warren, Ohio on March 28, 1948 to son of William R. and Florence (Ladd) Newell Sr.
Joe was a 1969 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and honorably served in the United States Army...
Ron Garvin
Mar 30, 2026
James Ronald “Ron” Garvin, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday morning March 30, 2026 at his home. He was born in Niles, Ohio on May 16, 1938 the son of Mirl Edward and Lucille (Hullett) Garvin Sr.
Ron and his wife attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Niles. Ron retired in 2003 after 35 years of service from the...
Andrew P. Doughty
Mar 29, 2026
Andrew P. Doughty, 65, passed away at 9:38 a.m. on Sunday March 29, 2026 at Hospice House in Poland. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 21, 1960 the son of Donald Francis and Barbara F. (Vaupel) Doughty.
Andy was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United State Army. For many years, he...
Norman B. Coupland Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
Norman B. Coupland Sr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday March 28, 2026 at his home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 10, 1944 the son of James T. and Fay Louise (Potter) Coupland and resided in this community all his life.
He was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and retired as Captain...
