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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Clinton Otis Smith Jr.

Clinton Otis Smith Jr.

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...

Sandra L, (Weiss)  Marks

Sandra L, (Weiss) Marks

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...

Michael Dean Milligan

Michael Dean Milligan

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...

John Michael Rudy

John Michael Rudy

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...

Dona Kay Mihokovich

Dona Kay Mihokovich

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...

Randall Joseph Hake

Randall Joseph Hake

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...

Kathryn Pearl Mcnaughton

Kathryn Pearl Mcnaughton

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...

Gary M. Walters

Gary M. Walters

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...

Margaret Ann Poulos

Margaret Ann Poulos

Jun 3, 2023

Margaret Ann Poulos, 95, departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Margaret was born in Warren, Ohio on July 17, 1927 the daughter of Michael and Mary Sanders and has lived in this area all her life.

Margaret retired in 1982 from the former Packard Electric Company following 20 years of faithful service. She also worked...

Frederick David Bell

Frederick David Bell

May 19, 2023

Frederick David Bell, 65, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence in Niles. Born in Warren, Ohio on November 24, 1957, Fred was a lifelong Trumbull County resident.

He graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School in 1975 and had worked as a welder. Fred was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians fan. In his...

James E. Keis

James E. Keis

May 17, 2023

James Keis, 72, affectionately known to many as "Jimmy" or "Hawk" passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his home. He was born in Jamestown, Pennsylvania on June 27, 1950 the son of James K. and Margaret A. (Bradley) Keis.

Jimmy was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and retired in June of...

Harold E. Erickson Jr.

Harold E. Erickson Jr.

May 17, 2023

Harold E. Erickson Jr., 80, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday May 17, 2023 at the Wooster Community Hospital. He was born in Morristown, New Jersey on March 5, 1943 the son of Harold E. and Wilhelmina (Zahn) Erickson.

Harold was a graduate of Madison (NJ) High School, Kent State University with a Bachelors of Science...

John Patrick Walsh Jr.

John Patrick Walsh Jr.

May 17, 2023

John Patrick Walsh, 77, passed away on Wednesday May 17, 2023, in Niles.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on Nov. 7, 1945, the son of John Patrick and Twyla (Shoup) Walsh. He had two siblings, Kay Marino (Len) and Thomas Walsh (Joanne).

John attended St. Stephens Elementary, St. Elizabeth High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,...

Douglas J. Neuman

Douglas J. Neuman

May 13, 2023

Attorney Douglas James Neuman passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023 of multiple organ failure. He was 71 years old.  Doug was born to Theodore Neuman and Edna Grapatin Neuman of Geneva, Ohio, on March 14, 1952.  He spent his youth with his four brothers milking cows, baling hay, and playing endless sports. Doug was the Valedictorian of his...

Raymond D. Schroeder

Raymond D. Schroeder

May 12, 2023

Raymond D. Schroeder, 78, died on Friday May 12, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 15, 1945 the son of George L. and Evelyn R. (Prescott) Schroeder. Ray was an United States Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was a member of the Ohio National Guard. He retired...

Robert Anthony Zell

Robert Anthony Zell

May 9, 2023

Robert Anthony Zell, 57, passed away on Tuesday morning May 9, 2023 at his residence. Robert was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on December 15, 1965 the son of Charles and Janet (Billock) Zell and came to this area as a child.

Robert was a 1984 graduate of Lordstown High School and attended a culinary arts cooking school....

Jeremy Stephen Gromley

Jeremy Stephen Gromley

May 9, 2023

Jeremy Stephen Gromley, 41, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023 at his residence due to a year long battle with cancer. Jeremy was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 12, 1981 the son of Vincent J. Gromley and Kathleen (Sayers) Lally.

Jeremy was 1999 graduate of McDonald High School and the Ohio Technical Trade School...

Cora Jo Williamson

Cora Jo Williamson

May 7, 2023

Cora Jo Williamson, 74, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at her home. She was born in Warren, Ohio on July 8, 1948 the daughter of Frank DiScerni and Clarice E. (Volkert) Davies and lived in the community most of her life.

Cora Jo was a 1966 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was...

Mary Alice (Adams)  Neiss

Mary Alice (Adams) Neiss

Apr 28, 2023

Mary Alice Neiss, 85, passed away peacefully at 12:04 p.m. on Friday April 28, 2023 at the Masternick Memorial Nursing Home in New Middletown. She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1938 the daughter of Lloyd P. and Marie June (Kautzman) Adams and lived in the Niles community most of her life.

She was...

Victor Paul Holbrook Jr.

Victor Paul Holbrook Jr.

Apr 18, 2023

Victor Paul Holbrook Jr., 69, passed away on Tuesday morning April 18, 2023. He was born in Warren, Ohio on July 16, 1953 the son of Victor Paul and Billie Ruth (Newton) Holbrook Sr.

Victor was a 1972 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He worked for ten years at Conrail and retired in August 2000 as...

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