All Obituaries

NILES - Robert L. Hilliard Sr. 86, went to be with the Lord and his wife Joyce on Sunday evening January 24, 2021 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center. Robert was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1934 the son of William James and Bertha Ellen (Stevens) Hilliard Sr. and moved to Niles in 1954. From 1957 to 1959 he honorable served in the United States Army as a tank driver. Bob retired after 39 years as a Tool and Die Setter for General Motors. Bob enjoyed fishing and was...

NILES - Thomas Louis Tedesco, 74, passed away at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 8, 1947 the son of Andrew and Roselyn (Muche) Tedesco. Tom was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the distinguished Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with...

WARREN - Lisa Christine Paugh, 42, passed away peacefully at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday January 14, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center following complications of a fall days earlier. Lisa was born in Warren, Ohio on February 22, 1978 along with her twin sister Katherine (Katie), the daughter of Craig and Ruth (Marshman) Paugh, Lisa was a 1996 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. She graduated from YSU magna cum laude with a BA in Art History, a subject she truly loved. For over 17...

NILES - Madeline J. McLean, 85, passed away peacefully at 11:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. Madeline was born in Richwood, Ohio on March 6, 1935 the daughter of Bryle and Bertha (Partemore) Mosher. She graduated from Raymond High School, Miami University with a Bachelors in Education degree and Youngstown State University with a Masters in Psychology and Education. Madeline spent many years in counseling at the Crisis Center in...

NILES - Jamie L. Sipusic, 42, passed away unexpectedly at 11:43 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence. Jamie was born in Warren, Ohio on February 26, 1978 the son of Richard and Beth Ann (Thomas) Sipusic and has lived in the area all his life. Jay was a graduate of Maplewood High School and was employed in the landscape construction business. He was an artist and enjoyed painting murals for people. Jay loved animals, making people happy and was a joy to be around. Jay is...

CHAMPION - Earl Francis White 88, comfortably passed away at 6:55 a.m. on Monday January 4, 2021 at the St. Joseph Health Center. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on September 1, 1932 the son of Samuel Arthur and Lena Margaret (Deemer) White. Earl honorably served in the United States Army as a Logistician Specialist and was highly respected by his Officers in Charge. Earl (Whity) dedicated 30 years to Republic Steel before he retired. He then served the State of Ohio for many years...

NILES - Frank P. Burke 98, passed away peacefully at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at his home. He was born in Niles, Ohio on March 23, 1922 the son of Frank Burke and Mary Koches Burke Schrecengost. Frank was a 1939 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Youngstown College. He honorably served in the United States Army during World War II and was a retired Insurance Agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He...

BAZETTA TWSP. - Ed "Steady Ed" Johnson, 78, passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 22, 2020 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born in Warren, Ohio on December 23, 1941 the son of Irvin "Barney" and Pearl (Ring) Johnson. He was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School but insisted he was from the Class of '59. Ed honorably served in the United States Army, he was stationed in Germany and received many distinguished metals for his service. Ed started...

LORDSTOWN - Carole A. Callahan 76, departed this world for the next on Friday afternoon December 18, 2020 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren. Carole was born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio on January 18, 1944, the daughter of Archie and Selena (Brooks) Parilla. She graduated from Mineral Ridge High School, followed by nursing school at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Youngstown, Ohio. As a student nurse, she met and went on to marry her husband of 55 years, James...

NILES - Foster Jesse Cowles 78, passed away on Friday evening December 18, 2020 at the St. Joseph Health Center. He was born in Painesville, Ohio on June 29, 1942 the only child of Jesse and Helen (McConnell) Cowles. He graduated from Girard High School and retired in 2002 after working forty years as the group leader in the Machine Shop at General Electric Niles. Foster honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Past National Commander of the Army and Navy...