obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Apr 17, 2023

Michael Vern DeFalco, 53, passed away peacefully at 8:28 p.m. on Monday April 17, 2023 at his home with his loving family at his side. He died following a short battle with pancreatic cancer and a long battle with cystic fibrosis. He was born in Warren, Ohio on May 28, 1969 the son of John "Jack" and Carolyn (Furlong)...

Apr 12, 2023

Eloise J. Candel Marshall, 92, passed away peacefully at 9:37 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center. She was born in Girard, Ohio on October 6, 1930 the daughter of the late George and Vera (Bennett) Campbell and lived in this area all her life.

She was a 1948 graduate of Mineral...

Apr 8, 2023

Constance "Connie" Kay Mowery, 80, passed away peacefully at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Humility House, Austintown following an extended illness. Connie was born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio on February 7, 1943 the daughter of Thomas and Mildred (Chambers) Whittaker, and lived in Mineral Ridge most of her life.

Connie was a member...

Apr 4, 2023

Evanthia "Bumps" Pantelis, 98, passed away at 2:13 a.m. on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born in Gainesville, Florida on June 27, 1924 the daughter of Charles and Vasiliki (Ladas) Toskas.

Evanthia graduated from Warren G. Harding High School and attended Trumbull Business College. She was an administrative assistant for...

Apr 2, 2023

Shirley Ann Varner, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday evening April 2, 2023 at her residence following a five years of declining health. Shirley was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 1, 1947 the daughter of Louis and Rosemary V. (LaSalandra) LaVecchia Sr. and has lived in this area all her life.

Shirley was a 1965 graduate of...

Apr 1, 2023

Marilyn J. Rankin, 88, passed away peacefully at 7:06 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Marilyn was born in Warren, Ohio on November 16, 1934 the daughter of Wayne L. and Elizabeth (Dennison) Miller and has lived in this area all her life.

Marilyn was a 1952...

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...