obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Bernard "Bernie" Fronzaglio, 72, passed away peacefully at 1:22 a.m. on Wednesday March 29, 2023 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Liberty following an extended illness. Bernie was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1950 the son of Louis Robert and Mary Ann (Blatnick) Fronzaglio.

Bernie was an Independent Truck Driver and a member...

Mar 26, 2023

Joseph Anthony Belcastro Sr., 86, passed away at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday March 26, 2023. He was born in Niles, Ohio on October 3, 1936 the son of Tony and Mary A. (Franco) Belcastro.

Joesph was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He honorably served in the United States Army overseas for 28 months. He...

Mar 25, 2023

Inez Jean Penick, 87, passed away at 9:29 a.m. on Saturday March 25, 2023 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Howland. Inez Jean was born in Cherry Valley, Ohio on September 17, 1935 the daughter of John and Mildred (Carlson) Barlow.

For many years she was a head cashier and office manager at Fazio...

Mar 17, 2023

Edward A. Traichal, 79, passed away at 9:22 a.m. on Friday March 17, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on May 8, 1943 the son of James T. and Ruth Irene (Phillips) Traichal.

He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in...

Mar 16, 2023

Lisa Marie Beebe, 63, passed away peacefully at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday March 16, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland.  Lisa was born in Niles, Ohio on April 6, 1959 the daughter of Guy and Doris (Lapolla) Capito and has lived in this area all her life.

Lisa was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School...

Mar 1, 2023

Jeffery Paul File, 60, left this mortal to put on immortality on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at the Sharon Regional Hospital and now stands in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Jeff was born three months premature on August 24, 1962 the son of Paul James and Wilma Jean (Callihan) File. A lifelong resident...

Feb 24, 2023

Carolyn Sara Lynch, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday February 24, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center. Carolyn was born in Manhattan, New York on March 29, 1933 the daughter of Jacob and Felicia (Charmatz) Nussbaum. Carolyn was a graduate of Hunter High School and CUNY Hunter College in New York City and was an active member of...

Feb 22, 2023

Richard L. Bower Jr., 64, passed away on Wednesday February 22, 2023. Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 3, 1958 the son of Richard L. and Jeanne Edna (Porter) Bower Sr.

Richard was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from Hiram College. After 30...

Feb 13, 2023

Deanna Marie Thomas, 56, passed away on Monday February 13, 2023 at her home. She was born in Warren, Ohio on February 13, 1967 the daughter of Vearl W. and Barbara Sue (Holbrook) Thomas.

Deanna was a 1985 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She worked at McQuaids Gas Station in Girard, the Great Lakes Cheese Company,...

Feb 11, 2023

Doris T. Bowen, 95, passed away peacefully at 3:15 a.m. on Saturday February 11, 2023 at the Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Detriot, Michigan on August 8, 1927 the daughter of Eloi and Flora (Bussineau) Terrian.

Doris was a graduate of St. Gregory High School in Michigan and a member of...

Feb 11, 2023

Josephine Stephanie Furano, 86, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Saturday morning February 11, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center. She was born in Filbert, Pennsylvania on March 3, 1936 a coal miner's daughter of Martin and Stefka (Bilak) Yaras.

Josephine was a graduate and band majorette at Redstone Township High School...

Feb 9, 2023

Margaret Goldie Faye Creech, 77, passed away at 11:23 a.m. on Thursday February 9, 2023 at the University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 22, 1945 the daughter of Sherman and Margaret Eleanor (Greathouse) Kuhn.

Goldie was a member of the Galilee Apostolic Church in Austintown. She enjoyed crocheting, making blankets for...

Feb 8, 2023

Ronald E. Noble Sr., 76, passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at his residence following a long fight with cancer. He was the oldest of six children on June 27, 1946 the son of Richard and Margaret (Hite) Noble. He was a 1964 graduate of Howland High School and attended The Ohio State University.

He joined...

Feb 8, 2023

James Vincent Sylvester Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening February 8, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Niles, Ohio on April 10, 1931 the son of Joseph C. and Mary Agnes (Elias) Sylvester and has lived in this community all his life.

Jim was a graduate of Warren...

Feb 6, 2023

Louie Edward Oakley, 80, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland following a brief illness. He was born in Brinegar, Kentucky on March 27, 1942 the son of Herman and Dorothy (Hall) Oakley.

Louie honorably served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963 and retired from...

Jan 29, 2023

Richard David Ayers, 76, passed away peacefully following an extended illness at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center. Richard was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 30, 1946 the son of Dennis D. and Wilma (Johnson) Ayers.

Richard attended schools in Clarksburg and retired as a welder and ladle...

Jan 20, 2023

Mary Louise Cox, 58, died unexpectedly at 10:25 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center of a heart ailment. She was born in Warren, Ohio on October 5, 1964 the daughter of Charles Leroy and Janet Ruth (Billock) Zell.

Mary was a member of the Praise Assembly Church and was the longtime...

Jan 19, 2023

Juanita R. Nickell, 93, passed away peacefully into the hands of her Savior at 6:42 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the residence. Juanita was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on April 1, 1929 the daughter of Robert and Mary (Howard) Holbrook Sr. and the last of eleven children. Juanita worked at the Ravenna Arsenal, The Ohio Leather Works...

Jan 12, 2023

Nina Jean McCloskey, 79, passed away at 9:21 a.m. on Thursday January 12, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Boardman following a long illness. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1943 the daughter of William and Betty (Hudock) Vilseck.

She was a graduate of Cleveland West Tech High School and a member of...

Jan 6, 2023

LAKELAND, FL - Our dear mother Carol Roselyn Evinsky, sadly passed away in Lakeland, Florida on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the age of 85. Carol was born in Niles, Ohio on December 1, 1937, to parents George and Laura (Butler) Williamson, and was the youngest of 14 children, all of whom have preceded her in death.

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