obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Mary Jane Hodge Hileman , 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, October 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Warren, Ohio on February 27, 1946 the daughter of William and Beulah (Mechling) Yurkus Jr.

A 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, she was a former member of Niles...

Oct 25, 2024

Robert A. Penksa , 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, October 25, 2024 at his home. Bob was born in Warren, Ohio on September 17, 1947 the son of Albert J. and Victoria (Kresevich) Penksa Sr. and lived in Niles all his life.

He was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received a...

Oct 20, 2024

Carlen Sue Macsko , 73, passed away peacefully at 12:05 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the residence following an extended illness. Carlen was born in Lawton, Kentucky on December 6, 1950 the daughter of Roy and Eva (Caudill) Brown and came to the Niles area with her parents at a young age.

Carlen graduated from...

Oct 18, 2024

Mark C. Joseph passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 65. Born the seventh child of Margaret and Cleo (Kelly) Joseph on September 23, 1959, Mark was the beneficiary of lots of advice from all his older siblings. Respectfully, he listened but ultimately forged his own path, one that would take him far away from...

Oct 7, 2024

Richard Paul "Dick" Bedio Sr. , 82, passed away peacefully at 3:25 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Boardman. Dick was born in Ambridge, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1942 the son of George and Helen (Knopick) Bedio Sr.

He was a graduate of Geneva College and received his...

Sep 19, 2024

Melissa Ann (Fonce) DiSario , 66, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2024.

Born June 30, 1958 in Warren, Ohio Melissa was a 1976 graduate of Howland High School. She then went on to work for the City of Niles as a police dispatcher for 29 years. She took great pride in her job and was...

Sep 17, 2024

Dayne Lee Mullett , 89, passed away at 11:19 a.m. on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at the Washington Square Nursing Home. He was born in Parker Township, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1935 the son of Elton and Leda (Bowser) Mullett.

Early in his life, his family moved to a farm in Williamsfield, Ohio where his parents fostered...

Sep 17, 2024

Kevin S. Huffman , 58, passed away peacefully at 2:43 p.m. on Tuesday September 17, 2024 at the St. Joseph Health Center with his wife at his side following a battle with cancer. He was born in Warren, Ohio on July 12, 1966 the son of Lyle Huffman and Madge Deleane Sheldon.

Kevin was a 1984 graduate...

Sep 17, 2024

Joan M. West , 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning September 17, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland with her husband at her side. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 9, 1942 the daughter of Anthony Francis and Elsie Amelia (Schudel) Goldsmith Sr.

Throughout her career, Joan was the public affairs director at...

Sep 16, 2024

James P. Basista Jr. , 62, unexpectedly passed away on Monday morning September 16, 2024 at his home. Jim was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on August 4, 1962 the son of James P. and Margaret (Dzemyan) Basista Sr.

He was a 1980 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and also a graduate of Oregon...

Sep 1, 2024

Donna Jean Mayer , 73, passed away on Sunday morning September 1, 2024 at her home. She was born in Warren, Ohio on March 1, 1951 the daughter of Leroy and Georgia (Cline) Carpenter.

She was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and retired in 2001 after faithfully working 30 years at Packard Electric. She...

Aug 27, 2024

Harry Gene Zell , 68, passed away at 7:48 p.m. on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at the St. Joseph Health Center Emergency Room following a short illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 2, 1956 the son of Charles Leroy and Janet Ruth (Billock) Zell and lived in this community his entire life.

He retired...

Aug 24, 2024

Harold Cline , 93, passed away on Saturday evening, August 24, 2024 at the residence with his family at his side following a short illness. Harold was born in Lawton, Kentucky on April 29, 1931 the son of Edward and Lillie (Davis) Cline and came to Niles in 1955.

Harold worked for the Niles Fire Brick Company...

Aug 20, 2024

Albert John Beltz , 73, passed away on Tuesday afternoon August 20, 2024 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center Emergency Room following a heart attack suffered at home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 17, 1951 the son of Albert James and Armenia (Donnarumma) Beltz and lived in this area his entire life.

Albert was...

Aug 14, 2024

Joan C. Garvin , 91, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury following an extended illness. Joan was born in Warren, Ohio on November 22, 1932 the daughter of Roy and Cora (Phillips) Dailey and lived in this area all her...

Aug 11, 2024

Richard J. Miller Sr. , 63, passed away at 12:38 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the Select Specialty Saint Elizabeth Belmont Hospital following a long illness. Richard was born in Schenectady, New York on December 23, 1960 the son of William B. and Theresa (Pironi) Miller and has lived in Trumbull County for many years.

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Aug 11, 2024

Robert Ray Carpenter , 74, passed away peacefully at 4:35 a.m. on Sunday August 11, 2024 at the Washington Square Nursing Home. He was born in Warren, Ohio on December 17, 1949 the son of Leroy and Georgia (Cline) Carpenter and lived in this area most of his life.

He was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley...

Aug 9, 2024

Emily Sierra Shelko , 24, passed away on Friday August 9, 2024 after a long battle with addiction. She was born in Warren, Ohio on November 8, 1999 the daughter of James Shelko and Stephanie (Bidinotto) Shelko.

Emily will always be remembered for her quick wit, big hearted smile and the love of the color purple. She...

Aug 3, 2024

Joyce Renee Cormell , 69, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday morning August 3, 2024 in her home. Renee was born in Warren, Ohio on May 16, 1955 the daughter of Vearl W. and Barbara S. (Holbrook) Thomas. She was a 1973 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and resided in McDonald for many years.

She was employed...

Jul 23, 2024

Charles Grant Clover , 76, passed away on Tuesday morning July 23, 2024 at his home. Chuck was born in Grindstone, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1947 the son of Galen and Edna (Christner) Clover.

He honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after 33 years as a truck driver for Teamsters...