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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Gaylee  Denise Markel

Gaylee Denise Markel

Sep 14, 2020

NILES - Gaylee Denise Markel 61, passed away unexpectedly at 8:00 p.m. on Monday September 14, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center Emergency Room following an extended illness. She was born in Warren on October 22, 1958 the daughter of Walter and Barbara (Heckman) Brown and resided in Niles area all of her life. Gaylee was a 1977 graduate...

Karen  Y. Stanley

Karen Y. Stanley

Sep 10, 2020

BOARDMAN - Karen Y. Stanley 63, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Thursday September 10, 2020 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born in Warren, Ohio on October 8, 1956 the daughter of Bernard T. and Mary E. (Donahue) Treharn. She was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of the Catholic Faith....

James  Edward Berg

James Edward Berg

Sep 4, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - James Edward Berg 75, passed away at 5:00 p. m. on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge following an extended illness. James was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 30, 1945 the only child of Julius Edward and Svea (Anderson) Berg. James was a California High School graduate and received an associate...

Ben  R. Hensley

Ben R. Hensley

Sep 2, 2020

NILES - Ben R. "Benny" Hensley, 86, passed away peacefully at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the Humility House. Benny was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on December 24, 1933 the son of Clayton and Opal Irene (Coleman) Hensley and came to the Niles area in the 1950s. Benny was employed as an inspector for 27 years...

Brent  Edward Ecklund

Brent Edward Ecklund

Aug 31, 2020

FOWLER - Brent Edward Ecklund 60, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at his home. Brent was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on March 26, 1960 the son of William Richard and Beatrice Jane (Anderson) Ecklund and lived in the Fowler community most of his life. He was a 1978 graduate of Ashtabula High School and attended Youngstown State University....

Stacey  Lee Stauffer

Stacey Lee Stauffer

Aug 31, 2020

MC DONALD - Stacey Lee Stauffer, 33, passed away on Monday morning August 31, 2020 at her home. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 29, 1987. She attended Mineral Ridge Schools and received her high school diploma in 2004 from Life Skills Academy. Stacey Lee is survived by her mother, Bonnie (Parker) Sparks; five children, Angeleese Stauffer, Lileeana...

Frank  J. Sullivan

Frank J. Sullivan

Aug 23, 2020

NILES - Frank J. Sullivan Jr. 61, died peacefully at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the Community Skilled Nursing Home, Warren, Ohio following a long illness. Frank was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 8, 1959 the son of Dr. Frank J. and Rita (Rishel) Sullivan Sr. DDS. Frank has lived in Niles all his life, graduated...

Ernest  R. Rek

Ernest R. Rek

Aug 21, 2020

NILES - Ernest R. Rek, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon August 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 5, 1929 the son of Mary Rek. Ernie was a 1947 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Korean...

Leslie D. "Darrell" Bellard

Leslie D. "Darrell" Bellard

Aug 16, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Leslie D. "Darrell" Bellard Sr. 77, formerly of Girard, passed away peacefully at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday August 16, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio on September 3, 1942 the son of Woodrow W. and Thursey E. (Gorby) Bellard. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during...

Sue  Anne Bullock

Sue Anne Bullock

Aug 13, 2020

NILES - Sue Anne Bullock, 83, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Thursday August 13, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. She was born in Warren, Ohio on November 15, 1936 the daughter of John Arthur and Alfreda Mae (Moseley) Robinson. She was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received her Bachelors of Science Degree...

William  Raymond Crank

William Raymond Crank

Aug 7, 2020

NILES - William Raymond Crank Jr. 73, passed away at 12:03 a.m. on Friday August 7, 2020 at the University Hospital in Cleveland following an extended illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on September 16, 1946 the son of William Raymond and Betty Lee (Sanders) Crank Sr. Bill retired in 2007 after working 35 years at WCI Steel. He...

Helen  C. Granger

Helen C. Granger

Aug 7, 2020

NEWTON FALLS - Helen C. Granger 73, formerly of Niles, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Friday August 7, 2020 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown following a long illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 4, 1947 the daughter of Harry and Jane (Leitzell) Glunt. She was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Helen...

Jane  Louise Kashien

Jane Louise Kashien

Aug 5, 2020

NILES - Jane Louise Kashien, 81, passed away at 1:46 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a long illness. She was born in Van Ormer, Pennsylvania on April 3, 1939 the daughter of Glynn and Thelma (Frantz) Glass. Jane worked at the Fairhaven School for over 20 years in the kitchen as a...

Juanita  F. Hanshaw

Juanita F. Hanshaw

Aug 4, 2020

LORDSTOWN - Juanita F. Hanshaw, 82, passed away unexpectedly at 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Carter County, Kentucky on March 22, 1938 the daughter of Marvin E. and Mabel (Callahan) Gregory and came to the Niles area in 1952. Juanita was a member and musician at the Evening Light Apostolic Church...

Edward  James Dennison

Edward James Dennison

Jul 8, 2020

MINERAL RIDGE - Edward James Dennison, 66, died at 10:06 p.m. on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. Edward was born in Warren, Ohio on June 22, 1954 the son of James and Emily (Higgison) Dennison. Edward was a graduate of the Fairhaven School program and attended the Siffrin Day Care programs for three and...

John  S Teglas

John S Teglas

Jul 6, 2020

SEBRING - John S. Teglas, 92, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 6, 2020 at the Copeland Oaks Retirement Center. John was born in Niles, Ohio on December 18, 1927 the son of Albert and Sophie (Moritz) Teglas and had lived in the Trumbull County area most of his life. John retired in 1990 from Packard Electric as a Foreman,...

Ronald  R. Laporte

Ronald R. Laporte

Jul 5, 2020

FOWLER - Ronald R. LaPorte, 79, passed away at 12:32 p.m. on Sunday July 5, 2020 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Niles. He was born in New York, New York on April 8, 1941 the son of Benjamin and Rose Agnes (Locicero) LaPorte. Ron honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He...

Eloise Dove Runner Konsol

Eloise Dove Runner Konsol

Jun 25, 2020

HOWLAND - Eloise Dove Runner Konsol, 86, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday June 25, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland following a short illness. She was born in Moatsville, West Virginia on January 15, 1934 the daughter of Allen and Bloomie (Poe) Duckworth Sr. She worked for over 30 years on the machinery line at Packard Electric...

Madge  Deleane Sheldon

Madge Deleane Sheldon

Jun 25, 2020

HOWLAND - Madge Deleane Sheldon, 85, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Thursday June 25, 2020 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio on June 22, 1935 the daughter of Earl and Christine (Thellmann) Sheldon. She was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was a legal secretary for the...

Ella  Mary Luhaney

Ella Mary Luhaney

Jun 24, 2020

CHAMPION - Ella Mary Luhaney, 102, formerly of Niles, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Armstrong Memory Care Assisted Living. She may be gone from sight but Ella will never be gone from our hearts. She was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on April 25, 1918 the daughter of Frank and Julia (Kadlec) Danihel. She was...

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