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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Patricia Joann Williams

Patricia Joann Williams

Nov 19, 2021

NILES - Patricia JoAnn Williams, 72, passed away at 11:27 a.m. on Friday November 19, 2021 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. She was born in Warren, Ohio on October 30, 1949 the daughter of Robert G. and Hazel E. (James) Williams.

She was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of...

Virginia May Scaggs

Virginia May Scaggs

Nov 18, 2021

NILES - Virginia May Scaggs, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her residence following an extended illness. Virginia was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on March 13, 1929 the daughter of Charles Theodore and Elva Juanita (Dixon) Oliver and came to the Niles area many years ago.

Virginia was a graduate of Punxsutawney High...

Janet K. Pierson

Janet K. Pierson

Nov 12, 2021

NILES - Janet K. Pierson 76, passed away on Friday morning November 12, 2021 at her residence following a long illness. She was born in Sutton, West Virginia on July 5, 1945 the daughter of Charles D. and Delphia (Stalnaker) Facemire.

Janet was a 1963 graduate of Sutton WV High School and was an aide at the...

Leo D. Barker

Leo D. Barker

Nov 7, 2021

Leo Donald Barker , aged 92, died Sunday evening, November 7, 2021 at home in Niles, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by five children: Ronald G. (Fawnda) Barker of Niles, Jack D. (Mary Elizabeth) Barker of Niles, Robert D. (Sheila) Barker of Palm City, Florida, Gwendolyn Cheryl  (Ted) Bull of Manassas, Virginia, Leisa (Rob)...

Leah J. Kaniclides

Leah J. Kaniclides

Nov 2, 2021

NILES - Leah J. Kaniclides, 81, passed away peacefully of natural causes at 6:03 a.m. on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at the Select Specialty Hospital, at St. Elizabeth Health Center Youngstown. Leah was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 4, 1940 the daughter of William and Frances (Tylasky) Ross and has lived in this area all her life.

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Dorothy I. Statler

Dorothy I. Statler

Oct 28, 2021

Dorothy I. (Tennant) Statler, 78, passed away at 4:58 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center following an unexpected illness. Dorothy was born in Blacksville, West Virginia on March 28, 1943 the daughter of Carl and Hazel Wilson Tennant and came to this area in December of 1966. Dorothy was of the Baptist Faith...

James A. Werner

James A. Werner

Oct 21, 2021

BRISTOLVILLE - James A. Werner Sr., 100, passed away peacefully at 4:54 a.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Country Club Manor of Newton Falls where he was a resident for several days following a one month illness. James was born in Struthers, Ohio on March 15, 1921 the son of Alfred H. and Hazel (Stevenson) Werner. James...

Eric J. Gelsomino

Eric J. Gelsomino

Oct 15, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE - Eric J. Gelsomino, 60, passed away peacefully at 7:19 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Boardman following complications of Covid pneumonia. Eric was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 10, 1961 the son of Peter J. and Phyllis J. (Santisi) Gelsomino. Eric has lived in Trumbull County all his life...

Karen J. Zavasnik

Karen J. Zavasnik

Oct 14, 2021

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP- Karen Jayne Zavasnik, 79, passed away peacefully at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Karen was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 5, 1942 the daughter of Howard L. and Jayne (Rader) Olson. Karen was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member...

Judith A. Griffiths

Judith A. Griffiths

Oct 12, 2021

WARREN - Judith Ann "Judy" Griffiths, 75, passed away unexpectedly at 9:26 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the residence.  Judy was born in Warren, Ohio on July 21, 1946 the daughter of Charles L. and Charlene V. (Stright) Raub Jr. and has lived in the area all her life.

Judy was an all around well...

Michael R. Mowery

Michael R. Mowery

Oct 10, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE - Michael Raymond Mowery, 50, passed away unexpectedly at 7:41 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic from complications of cardiac arrest and Covid. Mike was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 21, 1971 the son of Kenneth L. and Constance Kay (Whittaker) Mowery Sr and has lived in this area all his life....

Jean A. Adair

Jean A. Adair

Oct 10, 2021

Belle Vernon, Pa. - Jean A. Adair, 76 passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the residence following an extended illness.  Jean was born in Warren, Ohio on February 6, 1945 the daughter of Kenneth and Anna Mae (Hood) Garland and was raised in Trumbull County.  Jean and William moved to Belle Vernon in...

Dean P. Voye

Dean P. Voye

Oct 4, 2021

VIENNA - Dean P. Voye, 85, passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the residence following an extended illness. Dean was born in Warren, Ohio on April 25, 1936 the son of Remmy and Norma (Stone) Voye Sr. and lived in this area most of his life. Dean attended the University of Cincinnati and...

Douglas L. Voithofer

Douglas L. Voithofer

Oct 4, 2021

NILES - Douglas Lee Voithofer, 72, died at 12:26 a.m. in the emergency room of Saint Elizabeth Medical Center Belmont Avenue on Monday, October 4, 2021 following a heart attack suffered at home. Douglas was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on August 20, 1949 the son of Thomas and Juanita (Jones) Voithofer and came to Niles at a young...

Clara B. Echols

Clara B. Echols

Oct 2, 2021

MINERAL RIDGE - Clara B. Echols, 92, passed away peacefully at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Humility House, Austintown, following an extended illness. Clara was born in Coeburn, Virginia on December 18, 1928 the daughter of Grady E. and Mae (Phillips) Horne and came to this area many years ago. Clara was a 1940 graduate...

Shirley Dawson

Shirley Dawson

Sep 30, 2021

Howland Township - Shirley Temple Johnson Dawson, 81, passed away peacefully at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the home of her daughter Kendra, with whom she lived. Shirley was born in Carter County, Kentucky on April 10, 1940, the daughter of George and Victoria Boggs Johnson. The Johnson family moved to the Niles area when Shirley...

Patricia S. King

Patricia S. King

Sep 29, 2021

HUBBARD - Patricia Sarah King, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the residence from heart failure. Patricia was born in Warren, Ohio on February 12, 1938 the daughter of Merle and Ruth (Watkins) Joseph and has lived in this area most of her life. Patricia was a Niles McKinley High School graduate...

Russell M. Shaw

Russell M. Shaw

Sep 28, 2021

NILES - Russell M. Shaw Jr. 56, passed away peacefully on 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital.  Russell was born in Warren, Ohio on November 29, 1964 the son of Russell M. and Elsie I. (Miller) Shaw Sr.  He married Deborah Cox on February 24, 2002.

Russell was 1983 Niles McKinley High...

Lawrence H. Doherty

Lawrence H. Doherty

Sep 27, 2021

NILES - Lawrence H. Doherty, 85, died after a long illness at 9:40 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Hospice House, North Lima. Lawrence known by many as "Fuzz" was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 16, 1936 the son of William H. and Margaret Winley Doherty. Lawrence was employed for General Motors for many years and...

Betty A. Jocola

Betty A. Jocola

Sep 22, 2021

CORTLAND - Betty Ann Jocola, 89, passed away peacefully at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Ohio Living Lake Vista Nursing Home following an extended illness.. Betty was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 11, 1932 the daughter of Robert J. and Mary A. (Devorich) Gosmer and has lived in this area all her life. Betty...

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