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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Margaret  "Peg" Bowker

Margaret "Peg" Bowker

Oct 19, 2014

NILES - Margaret Bowker, 99, passed away peacefully at 8:55 pm, Sunday October 19, 2014 at Autumn Hills Nursing Home following an extended illness. Margaret was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 2, 1914 the daughter of Tony and Mary (Machinga) Strah and has lived in this area all her life. She was affectionately known by many as Peg. Margaret...

James  Kenneth Baker

James Kenneth Baker

Oct 14, 2014

NILES - James Kenneth Baker, 63, died at 7:00 am on Tuesday October 14, 2014 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Warren on December 17, 1950 the son of George and Mary Alberta (Brewer) Baker Sr. He retired in the 1980's after working many years in the melt shop department at the RMI...

Florence  "Flossie" Cera

Florence "Flossie" Cera

Oct 12, 2014

NILES, OHIO - Florence "Flossie" Cera, 92, died on Sunday morning October 12, 2014 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. She was born in Niles on May 11, 1922 the daughter of Herbert J. and Olive (Mason) Webb. She lived in Niles most of her life and moved to Illinois in 2007 to live closer to her niece,...

Helen  M. Osborn

Helen M. Osborn

Oct 12, 2014

NILES - Helen M. Osborn, 34, passed away unexpectedly at 10:42am, Sunday October 12, 2014 in the emergency room of St. Joseph Health Center. Helen was born in Warren on June 3, 1980 the daughter of Robert M. and Deborah (Humphrey) Osborn and has lived in this area all her life. Helen was employed as a state tested nursing assistant...

Wali Oliver Kwame Saunders

Wali Oliver Kwame Saunders

Oct 2, 2014

WARREN - Wali Oliver Kwame Saunders Jr., one month died on Thursday morning October 2, 2014 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital emergency room. He was born in Warren, Ohio on August 31, 2014 the son of Wali Kwame Saunders Sr. and Tiffany Sotak. Infant Wali is survived by his parents with whom he lived; four sisters and a brother, Apple Lingenfelter,...

Helen  Marie Gustovich

Helen Marie Gustovich

Sep 30, 2014

NEWARK - Helen Marie Gustovich, 93, died on Tuesday evening September 30, 2014 at the Chestnut House Assisted Living. She was born in Hawk Run, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1921 the daughter of John and Eva (Cidelko) Plevyak. She lived in the Niles community most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Niles and...

John  Alan Lokash

John Alan Lokash

Sep 27, 2014

NILES - John Alan Lokash, 59, passed away on Saturday evening, September 27, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1955 the son of William G. and Wilma (Kaye) Lokash. He was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School where he was the co-captain of the football team. He retired in November...

Doris  J. Pugh

Doris J. Pugh

Sep 25, 2014

LIBERTY TWSP. - Doris J.Pugh, 71, passed away at 9:35 pm on Thursday September 25, 2014 at the Hospice House in Poland. She was born in Davidson, Tennessee on October 21, 1942 the daughter of O'Dell H. and Mattie (Smith) Johnson. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved family activities and singing in the family Gospel group. She...

Rosemarie Whitfield

Rosemarie Whitfield

Sep 24, 2014

MINERAL RIDGE - Rosemarie Whitfield, 70, formerly of Girard Manor went home to be with the Lord at 4:30 pm on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at the Trumbull Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Youngstown on May 20, 1944 the daughter of Michael and Lena Marie (Bellino) Hrehovcik. She was a member of St. Stephen...

Marcella J. "Marcie" Cavanaugh

Marcella J. "Marcie" Cavanaugh

Sep 16, 2014

NILES - Marcella J. "Marcie" Holmes Cavanaugh, 85, passed away at 10:15 am on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Humility House in Austintown following a long illness. She was born in Youngstown on February 26, 1929 the daughter of Luke F. and Isabelle (Fitzgerald) Finn. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School, a 1971 graduate of Youngstown...

Luther  Edward Foster

Luther Edward Foster

Sep 16, 2014

NILES - Luther Edward Foster Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at 8:33 am on Tuesday September 16, 2014 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Niles on July 20, 1930 the son of John B. and Pearl Mae (Garvin) Foster. He was an United States Army and Army Reserves Veteran. He retired in 1992 after...

Monell  C. Pascarella

Monell C. Pascarella

Sep 13, 2014

NILES - Monell C. Pascarella, 74, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family at her side at 11:26 am Saturday, September 13, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 28, 1940 the daughter of William and Annabelle (Clay) Cheeks and lived in this area all her life. Monell was a 1958 graduate...

Hilda  N. Strohmeyer

Hilda N. Strohmeyer

Sep 9, 2014

NILES - Hilda N. Strohmeyer, 95, passed away peacefully at 8:05 pm on Tuesday September 9, 2014 at the St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness. She was born in Santa Maria, California on July 16, 1919 the daughter of Harry M. and Bertha (Buchanan) Thornburgh. She was a graduate of Santa Maria High School and received an associate...

Kathleen  Patricia Stewart

Kathleen Patricia Stewart

Sep 7, 2014

FOWLER - Kathleen Patricia Stewart, 66, passed away peacefully at 10:25 am, Sunday September 7, 2014 at the University Hospital, Cleveland following complications of a stroke. Kathleen, affectionately known as "Kathy", was born in Niagara Falls, Canada on April 8, 1948 the daughter of Peter and Martha (Foster) Chmielewski. Kathy graduated from Brasher Falls, New York High School and attended...

Curtis  Ray Lewis

Curtis Ray Lewis

Sep 6, 2014

NILES - Curtis Ray Lewis Sr. 66, passed away at 8:00 am, Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on February 18, 1948 the son of Milford and Erma (Porter) Lewis and came to this area many years ago. Curtis was employed as a truck driver for...

Shirley  Ann Losch

Shirley Ann Losch

Aug 29, 2014

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Shirley Ann Losch, 65, passed away peacefully at 9:25pm, Friday, August 29, 2014 at Hospice of Copley following an extended illness. Shirley was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 29, 1948, the daughter of Vincent Joseph and Shirley Jean (Kirsty) Fergus. Shirley was a 1966 graduate of Ursuline High School. She earned a degree in nursing from...

Carol  Sue Simpson

Carol Sue Simpson

Aug 27, 2014

STREETSBORO - Carol Sue Simpson, 69, formerly of Warren died at 10:04 am on Wednesday August 27, 2014 at the Robinson Memorial Hospital, Ravenna. She was born in Howland Township on December 23, 1944 the daughter of Walter and Ethyl (Coursen) Simpson Sr. She was an United States Army Veteran. Carol is survived by three brothers, Thomas Simpson, Michael Simpson,...

Rochelle  Ruman Ensor

Rochelle Ruman Ensor

Aug 25, 2014

McDONALD - Rochelle Ruman Ensor, 53, passed away peacefully at 6:20 pm on Monday August 25, 2014 surrounded by her family at the St. Joseph Health Center of carcinoid cancer. She was born in Warren on November 1, 1960 the daughter of Steve T. and Sylvia J.(Palko) Ruman. A 1979 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, she attended YSU and...

Margaret Szuch

Margaret Szuch

Aug 17, 2014

NILES - Margaret Szuch, 84, passed away peacefully at 10:36am, Sunday, August 17, 2014 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles following and extended illness. Margaret was born in Niles, Ohio on July 8, 1930 the daughter of Albert and Sophie (Moritz) Teglas and has lived in this area all her life. Margaret was a graduate of Niles...

Mary  B. Wiltrout

Mary B. Wiltrout

Aug 14, 2014

NILES - Mary B. Wiltrout, 85, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday evening, August 14, 2014 at home. Mary was born in Warren, Ohio on November 11, 1928, the daughter of Joseph (Ottah) and Mary (Nona) Butcher and lived in this area all her life. Mary, who was affectionately known as Mim was a Niles McKinley High School graduate, employed for over...

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