obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

Earl M. Stiver , 92, passed away peacefully with his family around him at 1:48 p.m. on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center following a short illness. Earl was born in Hubbard, Ohio on March 1, 1931 the son of Charles H. and Neva S. (Stewart) Stiver.

He was a 1949 graduate of...

Dec 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Bray , 76, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 with her husband, Alan Bray, by her side in their Melbourne Beach Florida home after struggling for several months with congestive heart failure. She was born in Warren, Ohio on March 6, 1947 the daughter of William E. and Elizabeth "Libby" (Law) Adair Sr.

Patty...

Nov 30, 2023

Mary Dee Phillips , passed away on Thursday evening November 30, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a long illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio on February 13, 1951 the daughter of Delmar E. and Elizabeth J. (Smolka) Swindler Sr. and lived in Niles her entire life.

Mary Dee was of the Catholic Faith...

Nov 20, 2023

Paul Andrew Benedict , 77, passed away on Monday morning November 20, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving children after a difficult battle with cancer. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on December 11, 1945 the son of Michael F. and Catherine A. (O'Dea) Benedict. He was raised in Niles and lived on Hunter Street most of...

Nov 15, 2023

James Vincent Sylvester Jr. , 70, passed away on Wednesday morning November 15, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a long standing, chronic illness. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on November 21, 1952 the son of James Vincent and Patricia R.(Fitzpatrick) Sylvester Sr.

Jim attended St. Stephen Elementary School, graduated in 1971 from John...

Nov 4, 2023

Carl Eugene Lawson Jr. , 83, passed away peacefully at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. Carl was born in Warren, Ohio on May 1, 1940, the son of Carl Eugene and Edith Mildred (Holt) Lawson Sr. and lived in Niles his entire life.

Carl was a 1960 graduate...

Oct 28, 2023

Hallie Mae Hammond, 94, died at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday October 28, 2023 at The Suites at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was born in Frametown, West Virginia on February 15, 1929 the daughter of Okey F. and Flora A. (Frame) Hamric and formerly lived in Hartford Township, Ohio.

Hallie is survived by two children and many...

Oct 21, 2023

JoAnn Johntony, 82 of Girard, Ohio passed away on Saturday Oct 21, 2023 following an extended illness.  JoAnn was born in Niles on June 30, 1941 the daughter of William Shirley and Zola Barbara (Tomlin) Estes. However, JoAnn spent her entire life as a proud Girard resident, graduating in 1959 from Girard High School. She dedicated her life to...

Oct 18, 2023

Ernest E. "Ernie" Howell, 76, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday October 18, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 1, 1947 the son of James A. and Edith M. (Bishop) Howell. He was a 1966 graduate of Bunswick High School and honorably served in the United States Army as a medic in...

Oct 17, 2023

Thomas Louis Hopper, 83, died at 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 14, 1940 the son of Augustine Joseph and Mary Teresa (Redding) Hopper.

Thomas was a Maryland High School graduate and a United States Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He...

Oct 10, 2023

Roberta J. "Bobbie" Wheeler, 75, passed away at 8:41 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a short illness. She was born in Warren, Ohio on December 23, 1947 the daughter of Lewis H. and Pearl E. (Rotunno) Walters and has lived in this area most of her life.

Bobbie was...

Oct 9, 2023

Charles Wagoner, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday morning October 09, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Elliott County, Kentucky on March 6, 1930 the son of Charles and Delpha Marie (Hanshaw) Wagoner.

Charles honorably served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Warren. He worked for...

Oct 8, 2023

Marilyn Marie Galgozy, 80, passed away peacefully at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday October 8, 2023 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. She was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia on February 27, 1 943 the daughter of John G. and Goldie F. (Sanders) Gregory.

She was of the Christian Faith and worked for...

Oct 7, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Sam J. Pagano, Jr, 77, of Niles, announces his passing on Saturday morning October 7, 2023 from a chronic illness.

Sam, fondly known to many as Papa Sam or Chief, was born to Sam Sr. and Angie (DiPerna) Pagano on June 18, 1946, in Warren, Ohio.  He was...

Oct 1, 2023

Patricia Ann Raub, 96, passed away peacefully at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the Inn at Christine Valley in Boardman where she lived for the past two years. Patricia was born in Warren, Ohio on November 5, 1926 the daughter of Leo and Margaret (McGarry) Raub and resided in Niles all her life. She was affectionately...

Sep 28, 2023

Lonnie Thearl Boggs, 60, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday September 28, 2023 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. Lonnie was born in Warren, Ohio on October 20, 1962 the son of Thearl and Helen Ann (Barker) Boggs. He enjoyed fishing, mowing grass and working on tractors.

Lonnie is survived by a daughter, Jessica Renee...

Sep 26, 2023

Brent M. Lowe, 33, passed away unexpectedly at 12:58 a.m. on Tuesday September 26, 2023 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Brent was born in Warren, Ohio on May 28, 1990 the son of Dennis and Cherie (Young) Lowe.

Brent attended Liberty Local Schools and was employed at Great Lakes Cheese for 5 1/2 years...

Sep 21, 2023

Barbara Jean Salyard, 75, passed away at 9:06 p.m. on Thursday September 21, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born in Warren, Ohio on December 31, 1947 the daughter of Delmar and Elizabeth (Smolka) Swindler Sr.

She was a proud resident of Niles, was a 1966 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and received...

Sep 19, 2023

Ruth Ann Lemley, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 19, 2023 at Adventura at Assumption Village. Ruth was born in Merrillan, Wisconsin on January 18, 1936 the daughter of Perl and Leah (Smith) Bullock and came to Ohio in 1953.

Ruth attended the Black River Falls High School in Wisconsin. She was an active member...

Sep 15, 2023

Harry Eugene "Gene" Crockett, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon September 15, 2023 in the emergency room of St. Joseph Health Center after becoming ill at home. Gene was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1948 the son of Harry and Janet (Younkin) Crockett.

Gene was a 1966 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and...