obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Joan E. Petrosky, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday evening September 11, 2023 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. She was born in Warren, Ohio on May 15, 1951 the daughter of Joseph L. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Kravec) Petrosky.

Joan was a 1969 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, received her Bachelors...

Sep 10, 2023

Edward J. McFadden, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023 with his loving wife at his side following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 20, 1948 the son of John Paul and Doris Marie (Kramer) McFadden Sr. and has lived in this area most of his...

Sep 8, 2023

Thomas W. Davis, 65, died unexpectedly at 7:54 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center emergency room. Tom was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 16, 1958 the son of Joseph and Lucille (Colite) Davis and has lived in this area all his life.

Tom was a Niles McKinley High School graduate,...

Aug 28, 2023

Virgil Nicastro, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy on October 8, 1946 the son of Domenico and Marianne (Gatta) Nicastro.

He was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1970 graduate of YSU...

Aug 24, 2023

Brian K. Cross, 59, passed away surrounded by family Thursday August 24, 2023 at the University Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 24, 1964 the son of adoring parents Milton B. and Pauline (Clay) Cross.

Brian was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served...

Aug 13, 2023

Nancy Jo Wood, 86, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the Lake Vista Nursing Home in Cortland. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 27, 1937 the daughter of Rev. Paul H. and Rebecca E. (Seiple) Winyard.

She was a 1955 graduate of Howland High School and worked at Packard Electric...

Aug 7, 2023

Maxine Christine Miller, 61, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 22, 1962 the daughter of George R. and Mary P. (Keyes) Miller.

Maxine was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School and was a retired carpenter with Local 639 Union of Akron.

She...

Jul 31, 2023

Rosemary Foster, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday evening July 31, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. Rosemary was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 22, 1940 the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Booth) Jordan.

Rosemary retired in 2000 as a faithful custodian for the Niles City School System. She attended the Mineral Ridge Church...

Jul 30, 2023

David Earl Moore, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening July 30, 2023 in the comfort of his residence following an extended illness. David was born in Warren, Ohio on June 10, 1955 the son of Bryon and Gladys (Drain) Moore.

David was a 1973 graduate of Lordstown High School and was a faithful employee for the ...

Jul 28, 2023

Robert Lee (Bob) Whittaker Sr., 65, passed away unexpectedly at 6:08 a.m. on Friday July 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Belmont Health Center. Bob was born in Warren, Ohio on December 15,1957 the son of Bruce and Lillian (Tartar) Whittaker and lived in this area all his life

Bob was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School...

Jul 27, 2023

Marguerite Helen Kovach, age 96, passed on with God on Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1927 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio the daughter of James and Ida (Fonce) Carl and lived in this area all her life.

Marguerite was a 1945 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. During her...

Jul 21, 2023

Jeffrey M. Perry, 60, passed away on Friday morning July 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 16, 1963 the son of Robert M. and Neva M. (Gordon) Perry.

He was a 1981 graduate of Howland High School and after 25 years he retired as a welder at General Motors in...

Jul 1, 2023

Clinton Otis Smith Jr., 60, passed away at 8:49 p.m. on Saturday July 1, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a short illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 21, 1963 the son of Clinton Otis and June (Farley) Smith Sr. He was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was an account specialist...

Jun 29, 2023

Sandra L. Marks, 73, passed away at 3:49 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born in Mercer, Pennsylvania on September 9, 1949 the daughter of Emil and Roma Virginia (Hartman) Weiss. Sandy was a graduate of Howland High School and a member of the Niles Congregation Kingdom...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael Dean Milligan, 44, died peacefully at 10:00 p.m. on Monday June 26, 2023 at the Omni Manor Health Care Center following a battle with cancer. Michael was born in Warren, Ohio on March 20, 1979 the son of Thomas and Kimberly (Kimple) Milligan Jr.

Michael was a Niles McKinley High School graduate and worked at various...

Jun 26, 2023

John Michael Rudy, 74, passed away peacefully at 3:15p.m. on Monday June 26, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. John, a beloved husband, father and friend, was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 5, 1948 the son of Michael Joseph and Margaret (Shohayda) Rudy and was a lifetime resident of Niles, Ohio.

John graduated from...

Jun 24, 2023

Dona Kay Mihokovich, 91, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday June 24, 2023 at her home with her loving husband at her side. She was born in Independence, Ohio on December 13, 1931 the daughter of Benjamin H. and Katherine (Otten) Hart.

For many years Dona and John resided in...

Jun 21, 2023

Randall Joseph Hake, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon June 21, 2023 at the Shepherd of the Valley care facility in Liberty, Ohio following long illness with cancer. He was born in Warren, Ohio on August 1, 1950 the son of Randall L. and JoAnn (Ring) Hake.

He was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High...

Jun 18, 2023

Kathryn Pearl McNaughton, 95, passed away at 12:50 am on Sunday June 18, 2023 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

Kathryn was born in Columbiana, Ohio on December 8, 1927 the daughter of Ernest H. and Pearl Helen (Coleman) Jordan.

Kathryn was a head cashier for the Kroger Grocery Store for five years and...

Jun 16, 2023

Gary M. Walters, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, June 16, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. Gary was born in Warren, Ohio on July 17, 1934 the son of Howard H. and Myrtle (Fitch) Walters.

Following his high school graduation, Gary studied Computer Programming in Youngstown and pursued a Business degree at Kent...