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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Edna L. Blaylock

Edna L. Blaylock

May 6, 2024

Edna L. Blaylock , 87, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 6, 2024 at the Elwood Health and Living Center, Elwood, Indiana, following a long full life.

She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on March 6, 1937 the daughter of Jasper and Ethel (Hewitt) Bogue. Edna and her husband, Pastor James J. Blaylock were proud of...

Burnice (Chafin)  Queen

Burnice (Chafin) Queen

May 5, 2024

Burnice Queen , 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning May 5, 2024 at the Aventura Humility House in Austintown following an extended illness. She was born in Pie, West Virginia on May 26, 1940 the daughter of Earl and Causbie (Starr) Chafin.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church on DeForest...

James R. Sygar

James R. Sygar

May 4, 2024

James R. Sygar , 84, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning May 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Warren, Ohio on August 5, 1939 the son of Stephen and Virginia (Madusjeski) Sygar and lived in this community all of his life.

He was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and of the...

Barbara L. Hundley

Barbara L. Hundley

May 3, 2024

Barbara L. Hundley , 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday afternoon, May 3, 2024 at the St. Joseph Health Center. Barbara was born in Denver, Colorado on February 19, 1952 the daughter of Donald and Lois Joan (Maxwell) Cordray and came to the Niles area many years ago.

Barbara was most recently employed...

Eugene "Gene" Sizemore

Eugene "Gene" Sizemore

May 2, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Sizemore , 91, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Thursday May 2, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic after a short illness. He was born in Elys, Kentucky on August 27, 1932 the son of Belle Sizemore and was raised by his grandmother whom he fondly called "mommy" Ollie Sizemore.

Gene honorably served in the United...

Gary "Bones" Mowen

Gary "Bones" Mowen

Apr 25, 2024

Gary "Bones" Mowen , 77, passed away at 7:04 p.m. on Thursday April 25, 2024 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge following a long illness. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on May 8, 1946 the son of Robert E. and Martha (Thorn) Mowen.

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

Julia Ann Piecuch

Julia Ann Piecuch

Apr 19, 2024

Julia Ann Piecuch , 79, passed away peacefully at 4:46 p.m. on Friday April 19, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland with her children at her side. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 13, 1944 and lived in Niles all of her adult life. She was a homemaker and member of St. Stephen Church. Julia cherished...

Kimberly Sue Libert

Kimberly Sue Libert

Apr 5, 2024

Kimberly Sue (Stone) Libert , 52, passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 5, 2024 at her home. She was born in Warren, Ohio on November 22, 1971. The daughter of Suzanne (Wagoner) Hornyak, Step Father, Ray Hornyak and Father, Warren Stone. She was a 1989 graduate of Howland High School and attended the Trumbull Business College.

Kimberly,...

Earl S. Steadman

Earl S. Steadman

Mar 21, 2024

Earl S. Steadman, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 21, 2024 at the Tampa General Hospital after a short illness. He lived in Niles most of his life and moved to Fort Myers in 2021. He touched so many lives with his humbleness, kindness and unending love for life and others, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever...

Deborah K. Miller

Deborah K. Miller

Mar 19, 2024

Deborah K. Miller, 65, passed away peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Select Specialty Hospital - Trumbull. Deborah was born on October 17, 1958 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of John W. and Ema Jewel (Johnson) Boggs Sr. and has lived in Trumbull County all her life.

Deborah was a 1977 Lordstown...

Edith "Vi" V. Febinger

Edith "Vi" V. Febinger

Mar 18, 2024

Edith V. "Vi" Febinger, 90, passed away on Monday morning March 18, 2024 at her home. She was loving cared for by her daughter, Arlene and grandchildren, Mathew and Margie for the last eight years. She was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania on June 9, 1933 the daughter of Lawrence E. and Edith M. (Thomas) Hawk.

At an...

Earl E. Oakman

Earl E. Oakman

Mar 16, 2024

Earl E. Oakman , "Pappy",89, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his son's home in Austintown. Earl was born in Jerome, Pennsylvania on June 26, 1934 the son of Earl M. and Ada (Yoder) Oakman. He was a graduate of Somerset High School in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Earl began his working career at the age of...

Richard Ansback

Richard Ansback

Feb 14, 2024

Richard Ansback , 76, passed away peacefully at 2:22 p.m. on Wednesday February 14, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Summerville, New Jersey on February 19, 1947 the son of Kenneth and Mildred (Winger) Ansback. He was a truck driver for various companies and a driver for the Amish community.

Richard was a...

Lisa Anne Cribley

Lisa Anne Cribley

Feb 12, 2024

Lisa Anne Cribley , 50, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday February 12, 2024 at 11:52 a.m. in Fort Myers, Florida. Lisa, the daughter of Paul Gaydosh Sr. and Rosanne (Gerchak) Thompson, was born in Warren, Ohio on December 23, 1973. She attended Howland Schools and graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors of Science...

Donald Richard Hodges

Donald Richard Hodges

Feb 9, 2024

Donald Richard Hodges , 77, passed away peacefully at 10:14 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Select Specialty Hospital, St. Elizabeth Health Center following an extended illness.

Donald was born in Warren, Ohio on March 24, 1946 the son of Bernard and Ina (Grimm) Hodges and lived in Trumbull County all his life. Don was...

Robert O. Ward Sr.

Robert O. Ward Sr.

Feb 7, 2024

Robert O. Ward Sr. , 70, passed away peacefully at 4:43 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the St. Joseph Health Center following an extended illness with his family at his bedside.

Robert was born in Sutton, West Virginia on September 25, 1953 the son of Oran Eugene and Wanda Mae (Weese) Ward and came to...

Joann Gregory

Joann Gregory

Jan 30, 2024

JoAnn Gregory , 75, peacefully went Home to rest with family and friends on Tuesday morning January 30, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland surrounded by her loving family. She began her life journey in Elliott County, Kentucky on November 30, 1948 the daughter of Harrison and Amy G. (Wagoner) Creech.

JoAnn left her job at...

Donald R. Bernard Jr.

Donald R. Bernard Jr.

Jan 27, 2024

Donald R. Bernard Jr. , 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday afternoon January 27, 2024 at the emergency room at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 1, 1974 the son of Donald R. and Yvonne (Glover) Bernard Sr.

Donnie attended Niles City Schools and was working for over twenty...

Louis Payne Cutlip

Louis Payne Cutlip

Jan 22, 2024

Louis Payne Cutlip , 75, passed away at 11:16 a.m. on Monday January 22, 2024 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center emergency room. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on March 19, 1948 the son of Charles W. and June E. (Hammond) Cutlip.

Louis honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked...

Glessie V. Clemens

Glessie V. Clemens

Jan 14, 2024

Glessie "Mam" Velma Clemens , 100, passed away peacefully at 8:03 a.m. on Sunday January 14, 2024 under the care of Hospice of the Valley, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lawton, Kentucky on May 1, 1923 the daughter of Sollie and Zilpha (Cline) Brown. She married Charles N. Clemens on December 28, 1940 and soon...

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