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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Howard H. "Pete" Rider

Howard H. "Pete" Rider

Jun 26, 2014

HOWLAND - Howard Henry "Pete" Rider Jr., 86, passed away on Thursday evening June 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Niles on July 23, 1927 the son of Howard and Margaret (Reese) Rider Sr. He was nicknamed "Pete" at birth by his 3 year old sister who loved Peter Rabbit. A 1945 graduate...

Mary  Ann Zendarski

Mary Ann Zendarski

Jun 24, 2014

BROOKFIELD - Mary Ann Zendarski, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening June 24, 2014 in the emergency room at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She was born in Warren on December 20, 1948 the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Sabo) Lengyel. She was a 1967 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and received a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree...

Margaret  T. Ziegler

Margaret T. Ziegler

Jun 23, 2014

WARREN - Margaret T. Ziegler, 92, formerly of Cortland passed away peacefully at 1:30 am on Monday June 23, 2014 at Gillette Nursing Home. She was born in Niles on June 4, 1922 the daughter of William and Katherine (Sine) Kearney. She was a 1941 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked in the meat department at the Cortland...

Leah  Jean Paugh

Leah Jean Paugh

Jun 18, 2014

WARREN - Leah Jean Mathews Paugh, 92, the daughter of William and Mary (Gilbert) Mathews died Wednesday night June 18, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Leah Jean Mathews was born August 22, 1921 in Princeton County, Pennsylvania, near New Castle. Her parents met in New Castle where her father worked for the railroad. Later the couple...

Patricia  Irene Wolford

Patricia Irene Wolford

Jun 16, 2014

MINERAL RIDGE - Patricia Irene Wolford, 86, died at 9:35 pm on Monday June 16, 2014 at the home of her daughter in Liberty. She was born in Howland Township on December 27, 1927 the daughter of John J. and Minnie C. (McNaughton) Durig and lived her entire life in this area. She was a 1946 graduate of Howland High...

David  E. Williams

David E. Williams

Jun 8, 2014

LORDSTOWN - David E. Williams, 82, passed away on Sunday morning June 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Warren on April 30, 1932 the son of Harry "Huddy" and Sadie Williams and lived in this community most of his life. He was a 1950 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorable served in the United States...

Margaret  Ann Teglas

Margaret Ann Teglas

Jun 7, 2014

GIRARD - Margaret Ann Teglas, 85, passed away peacefully at 9:00 pm, Saturday June 7, 2014 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Niles, Ohio on June 11, 1928 the daughter of Perl and Irene (Sakacs) Litwiler and lived here all her life. Margaret Ann was a 1946 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and...

Frank  Anthony Smith

Frank Anthony Smith

Jun 5, 2014

NILES - Frank Anthony "Smitty" Smith, 72, died on Thursday morning June 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Blairsville, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1942 the son of Walter D. and Rose Ann (Verhosek) Smith Sr. and moved to Niles as a child. He was 1959 Niles McKinley High School Graduate and honorable served in the United States...

Kevin  Joseph Titus

Kevin Joseph Titus

Jun 3, 2014

GIRARD - Kevin Joseph Titus, 51, died unexpectedly on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Warren on July 7, 1962 the son of Irvin E. "Skip" and Betty J. (Parker) Titus. He attended Niles McKinley High School and honorably served in the United States Army. For many years he was a chef for several restaurant...

Joretta  C. Pirigyi

Joretta C. Pirigyi

Jun 2, 2014

NILES - Joretta C. Pirigyi, 82, passed away peacefully at 11:38 pm, Monday June 2, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness. Joretta was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1931, the daughter of Harry and Ellen Marie (Icenhour) Tanthorey Sr. and lived in the Niles area most of her life. Joretta was the co-owner and secretary, with...

Alberta  Martha Ellwood

Alberta Martha Ellwood

Jun 1, 2014

NILES - Alberta Martha "Bert" Ellwood, 81, passed away unexpectedly at 12:30 pm on Sunday June 1, 2014 at the Lake Vista Rehabilitation Center in Cortland. She was born in Ravenna on August 5, 1932 the daughter of Gus and Lina (Harris) DeYoung. She grew up on the family farm and graduated in 1950 from Ravenna Township High School. Bert...

Joyce  A. Marino

Joyce A. Marino

May 30, 2014

Weathersfield Township - Joyce A. Marino, 70, went home to be with the Lord at 9:33 pm on Friday May 30, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. She was born in Niles on December 8, 1943 the daughter of the late Max C. and Wilma I. (Bycraft) Fredenburg and was affectionately known to many as "Joycie." A...

Hazel  E. Williams

Hazel E. Williams

May 24, 2014

NILES - Hazel E. Williams, 91, passed away Saturday afternoon May 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Freeville, New York on February 19, 1923 the daughter of George D. and Maude (Kincaid) James and came to Mineral Ridge as a baby. She lived her entire life in this area. A 1943 graduate of Niles McKinley High School,...

Geza Lendvay

Geza Lendvay

May 21, 2014

NILES - Geza Lendvay, 78, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 1:24pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Kisfalud, Hungary on August 14, 1935 the son of Michael and Helen (Simon) Lendvay. After serving in the Hungarian Army, he came to America as a refugee...

Eugene  "Gene" Slover

Eugene "Gene" Slover

May 16, 2014

HOWLAND - Eugene "Gene" Slover, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at 10:33 am on Friday May 16, 2014 at the Autumn Hills Nursing Home following a short illness. He was born in Lake City, Tennessee on January 13, 1922 the son of Charles Roscoe and Anna (Bradshaw) Slover. A 1941 graduate of St. Charles High School in...

Donald  Lawrence Faith

Donald Lawrence Faith

May 13, 2014

HOWLAND - Donald Lawrence "Larry" Faith Jr., 63, passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on April 30, 1951 the son of Donald Lawrence and Patricia R. (Sager) Faith Sr. and lived in this community his entire life. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School and attended Central Baptist Church. He...

Alice  L. Wise

Alice L. Wise

May 10, 2014

BOARDMAN - Alice L. Wise, 88, died at 2:55 am Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center Belmont Avenue from complications following surgery. She was born in Niles, Ohio on August 23, 1925 the daughter of Julius and Ruth (Hall) Brasher. Alice was employed at Wean United for 25 years in the accounting department and retired in...

Lillian  R. Tagliamonte

Lillian R. Tagliamonte

May 9, 2014

EXTON, PA - Lillian R. (nee Iamarino) Tagliamonte, of Exton, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Neighborhood Hospice. She was 85 years old. Born in Girard, Ohio on October 23, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Peter & Lucille (Marino) Iamarino. Lillian was a resident of Exton for over 30 years and was a volunteer at...

Barbara  Ann Mckendree

Barbara Ann Mckendree

May 8, 2014

NILES - Barbara Ann McKendree, 64, passed away at 3:45 am on Thursday May 8, 2014 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born in Warren on February 9, 1950 the only daughter of Carl and Marie (Smith) Murray and lived in this community all of her life. She was currently a sales associate at Super Kmart...

Jewel Holbrook

Jewel Holbrook

May 8, 2014

NILES - Jewel Holbrook, 95, passed away at 4:55 pm on Thursday May 8, 2014 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home. She was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on December 26, 1918 the daughter of Luther and Elizabeth (France) Garvin. She retired in 1981 after working 30 years as a press operator at American Flange. She was a...

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