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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Samuel  Paul Sapio

Samuel Paul Sapio

Oct 8, 2017

Samuel Paul Sapio, 91, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Diamondhead, Mississippi. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 2, 1926 the son of Rafael and Antoinette Sapio. He was a 1945 graduate of Struthers High School and served in in the Army-Air Corps during WWII as an aerial engineer on a C47 Gooney Bird. He received an...

Betty  A. Brown

Betty A. Brown

Oct 3, 2017

WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP - Betty A. Brown, 68, passed away at 3:57 p.m. on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a long illness. She was born in Warren on June 11, 1949 the daughter of Willie and Wilna (Royse) Crisp and lived in this area her entire life. Betty was a 1967 graduate of Niles McKinley...

Maxine  L. Disko

Maxine L. Disko

Oct 1, 2017

NILES - Maxine L. Disko, 86, passed away peacefully at 6:35am, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at the Gilette Nursing Home, Warren following complications of a stroke. Maxine was born in Martinise, California on October 2, 1930 the daughter of Lorn H. and Mellsinda (Kelly) Green and came to this area as a child. Maxine was a graduate of Austintown Fitch...

William  Joseph Smith

William Joseph Smith

Sep 27, 2017

NILES - William Joseph Smith, 69, died on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Warren on April 8, 1948 the son of Steve Toth and Catherine (Shevchek) Smith and lived in Niles all his life. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School and honorable served in the United States Navy. He retired as a security...

Yvonne  Margaret Omerzo

Yvonne Margaret Omerzo

Sep 23, 2017

CORTLAND - Yvonne Margaret Omerzo, 72, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Saturday September 23, 2017 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman. She was born in Warren on February 15, 1945 the daughter of George W. and Margaret T. (Kearney) Ziegler. She was a 1963 graduate of Maplewood High School and in 1970 she received a Bachelor of...

Margaret  I. Ellis

Margaret I. Ellis

Sep 19, 2017

NILES - Margaret I. Ellis, 83, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 19, 2017 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Wildwood, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1934 the daughter of Gabor and Julia (Gergo) Feher. She was a graduate of Farrell High School and before marriage she was a cashier for the Kroger...

Linda  Elaine Westerfeld

Linda Elaine Westerfeld

Sep 18, 2017

AUSTINTOWN - Linda Elaine Westerfeld, 68, passed away peacefully at 1:25 a.m. on Monday September 18, 2017 at her residence following a short illness. She was born in Grayson, Kentucky on August 23, 1949 the only child of Beecher L. and Thelma (Barker) Barker. She was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and ETI Technical College. Linda retired in...

Justin  D. Schmidt

Justin D. Schmidt

Sep 9, 2017

VIENNA - Justin Daniel Schmidt, 27, died unexpectedly at 10:38 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center following a auto accident in Ellsworth Township. Justin was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 27, 1990 the son of Thomas R. and Deborah (Schiffler) Schmidt and has lived in Vienna most of his life. He graduated from...

Ursula  D. Ruggiero

Ursula D. Ruggiero

Sep 7, 2017

NILES - Ursula D. Ruggiero, 97, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday September 7, 2017 at the Humility House following an extended illness. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on June 17, 1920 the daughter of Joseph and Nellie (Corsale) Caputo. She was a member of St. Rose Church in Girard and enjoyed crocheting and reading. Ursula is survived...

Craig  A. Geddes

Craig A. Geddes

Sep 7, 2017

NILES - Craig A. Geddes, 36, passed away unexpectedly at 7:34 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Warren on June 16, 1981 the son of Robert and Ruby (Boyd) Geddes. He was a self employed handyman and enjoyed helping people. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his son, Jackson. Craig...

David  T. Patterson

David T. Patterson

Sep 5, 2017

NILES - David T. Patterson, 58, passed away peacefully at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic of leukemia following an extended illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on January 17, 1959 the son of James W. and Amelia D. "Molly" (Novak) Patterson. He was a 1977 graduate of Howland High School and retired from...

Regis  F. Patrick

Regis F. Patrick

Sep 5, 2017

HOWLAND - Regis F. Patrick, 89, passed away peacefully at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday September 5, 2017 at the Shepherd of the Valley Retirement Home. He was born in Youngstown on December 11, 1927 the son of John and Johanna (Smelko) Patrick. He is a graduate of Lordstown High School and a member of St. Stephen Church. He retired in...

Judith "Judy" A. Dach

Judith "Judy" A. Dach

Aug 25, 2017

NILES - Judith A. "Judy" Dach, 67, passed away peacefully at 3:35 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles following a short illness. Judy was born in Brownstown, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1950 and was the only child to Duane Earl and Hilda Mae (Smeltzer) Sink and has lived in this area most...

Joseph Stabile

Joseph Stabile

Aug 21, 2017

MINERAL RIDGE - Joseph Stabile, 89, died at 11:40 p.m. on Monday August 21, 2017 at the Vista Center at the Ridge following an extended illness. He was born in Mansfield on June 3, 1928 the son of Phillip and Anna (Scaduta) Stabile. Joseph retired in 1985 after working 39 years as a slitter in the Cold Roll Department at...

Charles Edward Fuller Soda

Charles Edward Fuller Soda

Aug 17, 2017

MINERAL RIDGE - Charles Edward Fuller Soda, 60, died at 11:09 p.m. on Thursday August 17, 2017 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born in Leavittsburg on November 23, 1956 the son of Charles Edward and Eva Martha (Ziegler) Fuller. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of the Baptist faith. Charles is survived by...

Joe  F. Cross

Joe F. Cross

Aug 16, 2017

MINERAL RIDGE - Joe F. Cross, 82, passed away peacefully at 6:10 a.m. on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at his home. He was born in Lawton, Kentucky on August 19, 1934 the son of Joe Henry and Edna (May) Cross. He fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. He retired in 1992 after 17 years as...

Barbara  J. Gilmour

Barbara J. Gilmour

Aug 13, 2017

NILES - Barbara J. Gilmour, 81, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday August 13, 2017 at her home. She was born in Monclo, West Virginia on January 3, 1936 the daughter of Homer and Anna Pearl (Littleton) Littleton Sr. She was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and an organizer for several of the class reunions. Barbara...

Irene  Theresa Kuhn

Irene Theresa Kuhn

Aug 13, 2017

NILES - Irene Theresa Kuhn, 86, passed away peacefully at 7:40 p.m. on Sunday August 13, 2017 at the Windsor House in Champion. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 22, 1930 the daughter of John and Theresa (Toth) Banyots. She retired in June of 1993 after working 17 years as an assistant cook and noon aide at Washington...

Danielle  Marie Mclean

Danielle Marie Mclean

Aug 12, 2017

WARREN - Danielle Marie McLean, 21, passed away at 3:09 p.m. on Saturday August 12, 2017 at her home. She was born in Warren, Ohio on September 17, 1995 the daughter of Rory R. and Annemarie (Chidboy) McLean. Danielle was a graduate of Brecksville High School and enjoyed playing the cello and creative writing. She loved all types of animals....

Mary  B. Steib

Mary B. Steib

Aug 11, 2017

NILES - Mary Steib, passed away peacefully at her home in the early hours of Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1921 in Neffs, Ohio the youngest child of Tekla and Nicholas Buch. On Decoration Day, May 30, 1927 the family moved to Warren and she resided in the Warren Niles area the remainder of her...

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