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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

William  D. Gorkie

William D. Gorkie

Dec 15, 2019

NILES - William D. Gorkie 77, passed away at 11:43 p.m. on Sunday December 15, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 8, 1942 the son of Steven and Anita (Kelly) Gorkie. Bill honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Niles City Schools...

Donald  R. Lykins

Donald R. Lykins

Dec 12, 2019

VIENNA - Donald R. Lykins Sr. 81, passed away peacefully at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday December 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Warren, Ohio on March 6, 1938 the son of Edgar and Stella Mae (Johnson) Lykins Sr. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended the Niles First Christian Church. He retired...

Josie  Mae Uhrain

Josie Mae Uhrain

Dec 6, 2019

WARREN - Josie Mae Uhrain, infant daughter of Shane M. and Gabriella A. (Huston) Uhrain died at birth at 11:22 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2019 at Saint Joseph's Hospital. Infant Josie Mae is survived by her father Shane and mother Gabriella, and sister, Emmalynn Urhain all at home in Warren and grandparents Tracy Huston of Southington, Tim Huston of Niles,...

Carol  J. Glunt

Carol J. Glunt

Dec 1, 2019

NILES - Carol J. Glunt 84, passed away peacefully at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday December 1, 2019 at her residence with her daughters at her side. Carol was born in Niles, Ohio on March 14, 1935 the daughter of Arthur and Letha (Myers) Williams and has lived here all her life. Carol graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1953...

Ray  Allen Bowman

Ray Allen Bowman

Nov 24, 2019

HUBBARD - Ray Allen Bowman 73, died at 7:25 p.m. on Sunday November 24, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center following an extended illness. He was born in Youngstown on April 15, 1946 the son of Floyd Errol and Olive Elizabeth (Miller) Bowman Sr. For many years he worked at the Fairhaven Sheltered Workshop. Ray was loved by his...

Ian  W. Bowden

Ian W. Bowden

Nov 23, 2019

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP - Ian W. Bowden, 41, passed away peacefully at 12:33 p.m. at his residence with his family at his side following a short illness, on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Ian was born in Warren, Ohio on August 2, 1978 the son of William and Rebecca (Bowen) Bowden. Ian was the Corporate Comptroller for the Niles Building Products Company...

William  Frank Gifford

William Frank Gifford

Nov 20, 2019

NILES - William Frank Gifford 74, has taken his Heavenly Journey Home at 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at the Hospice House following a long illness. He is finally at rest. Bill was born in Sedalia, Missouri on January 12, 1945 the son of Raymond W. and Mary (Esser) Gifford. He was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley...

Ralph Stiles

Ralph Stiles

Nov 18, 2019

NILES - Ralph Stiles Jr. 81, passed away at 2:40 a.m. on Monday November 18, 2019 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home following an extended illness. He was born in Ages, Kentucky on July 30, 1938 the son of Ralph and Tina (Burkhart) Stiles Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served...

John  Carmen Maiorca

John Carmen Maiorca

Nov 14, 2019

NILES - John Carmen "Butch" Maiorca 71, passed away peacefully at 1:44 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the St. Joseph Health Center surrounded by his loving and caring family. John was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 23, 1948 the son of Carmen and Carmel (Yezzo) Maiorca and has lived in this area all his life. He was...

Shirley  J. Egry

Shirley J. Egry

Nov 13, 2019

NILES - Shirley J. Egry 82, passed away peacefully at 3:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at her residence at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living following a long illness.. Shirley was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1937 the daughter of Clyde and Naomi (Huffman) Silvis. Shirley was a Ford City High School graduate and received an...

June  J. Porta

June J. Porta

Nov 13, 2019

NILES - June J. Porta 85, passed away peacefully at 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Niles following and extended illness with Alzheimers. She was born in Warren on June 19, 1934 the daughter of Joseph and Anna Ratell. June was a graduate of Howland High School and was the...

William  Michael Kanchok

William Michael Kanchok

Nov 7, 2019

LORDSTOWN - William Michael Kanchok 73, passed away at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday November 7, 2019 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a short illness. Bill was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 21, 1946 the son of Elmer L. and Wanda H. (Weidel) Kanchok. He was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and served with distinction...

Emma Dean

Emma Dean

Oct 30, 2019

GIRARD - Emma Dean, 92, passed away peacefully at 2:08 a.m. on Wednesday October 30, 2019 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on July 3, 1927 the daughter of Ephrim and Georgieann (Wilson) Easterling. She was a member of the Bristolville Freewill Baptist Church and attended many of the church activities. Emma...

Andrew Konsol

Andrew Konsol

Oct 28, 2019

NILES - Andrew Konsol III, 46, passed away at 8:11 a.m. on Monday October 28, 2019. He was born in Warren, Ohio on June 23, 1973 the son of Andrew Konsol Jr. of Niles, Ohio and Linda (Wright) Grossman of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and attended ETI Technical College. He was a...

Scott  Keith Wheeland

Scott Keith Wheeland

Oct 26, 2019

HOWLAND - Scott K. Wheeland, 43, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday October 26, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown following complications of an extended illness. Scotti Keith Wheeland was born in Warren, Ohio on June 1, 1976 the son of Robert K. and Debbi A. (Martof) Wheeland. He attended Niles McKinley High School and was...

Alan  R. Groves

Alan R. Groves

Oct 25, 2019

McDONALD - Alan Russell Groves Sr., 62, died at 6:35 p.m. on Friday October 25, 2019 at the Signature Health Care at Warren. Alan was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 19, 1957 the son of Raymond C. and Margaret L. (Chapman) Groves Sr. and has lived in this area all his life. Alan was employed for the Esco Aluminum...

Mary  M. Kenney

Mary M. Kenney

Oct 21, 2019

LORDSTOWN - Mary M. (Bills) Kenney, 96, passed away peacefully at 12:15 p.m. on Monday October 21, 2019 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles. She was born in Frametown, West Virginia on June 13, 1923 the daughter of Okey F. and Flora A. (Frame) Hamric. Mary was employed by Lordstown Schools, where she enjoyed working as a...

Wilma  Jean File

Wilma Jean File

Oct 18, 2019

VIENNA - Wilma Jean (Callihan) File, 76, departed this life for eternity at 5:35 p. m. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the St. Joseph Health Center surrounded by her loving family. Wilma was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on February 13, 1943 the daughter of James R. and Ida Irene (Oney) Callihan and was the middle child of five....

Anna  M. Gadd

Anna M. Gadd

Oct 16, 2019

NILES - Anna M. Gadd, 70, passed away at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown following a short illness. Anna was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on June 8, 1949 the daughter of Hollie and Rebecca (Rowe) Henderson. Anna was of the Baptist faith and graduated in 1967 from Niles McKinley High School. She...

Paul  James File

Paul James File

Oct 9, 2019

VIENNA - Paul James File, 82, entered into eternal rest at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday October 9, 2019 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 20, 1937 the son of Adam N. and Maizie (Cochran) File and was the oldest of five children. A lifetime resident of Vienna, he attended Vienna...

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