obituaries

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...

Sep 11, 2023

Joan E. Petrosky, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday evening September 11, 2023 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. She was born in Warren, Ohio on May 15, 1951 the daughter of Joseph L. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Kravec) Petrosky.

Joan was a 1969 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, received her Bachelors...

Sep 10, 2023

Edward J. McFadden, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023 with his loving wife at his side following a long battle with cancer. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 20, 1948 the son of John Paul and Doris Marie (Kramer) McFadden Sr. and has lived in this area most of his...

Sep 8, 2023

Thomas W. Davis, 65, died unexpectedly at 7:54 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the St. Joseph Health Center emergency room. Tom was born in Youngstown, Ohio on July 16, 1958 the son of Joseph and Lucille (Colite) Davis and has lived in this area all his life.

Tom was a Niles McKinley High School graduate,...

Aug 28, 2023

Virgil Nicastro, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy on October 8, 1946 the son of Domenico and Marianne (Gatta) Nicastro.

He was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1970 graduate of YSU...

Aug 24, 2023

Brian K. Cross, 59, passed away surrounded by family Thursday August 24, 2023 at the University Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio on April 24, 1964 the son of adoring parents Milton B. and Pauline (Clay) Cross.

Brian was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and honorably served...

Aug 13, 2023

Nancy Jo Wood, 86, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the Lake Vista Nursing Home in Cortland. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 27, 1937 the daughter of Rev. Paul H. and Rebecca E. (Seiple) Winyard.

She was a 1955 graduate of Howland High School and worked at Packard Electric...

Aug 7, 2023

Maxine Christine Miller, 61, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Warren, Ohio on January 22, 1962 the daughter of George R. and Mary P. (Keyes) Miller.

Maxine was a graduate of Jackson Milton High School and was a retired carpenter with Local 639 Union of Akron.

She...

Jul 31, 2023

Rosemary Foster, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday evening July 31, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. Rosemary was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on April 22, 1940 the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Booth) Jordan.

Rosemary retired in 2000 as a faithful custodian for the Niles City School System. She attended the Mineral Ridge Church...

Jul 30, 2023

David Earl Moore, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening July 30, 2023 in the comfort of his residence following an extended illness. David was born in Warren, Ohio on June 10, 1955 the son of Bryon and Gladys (Drain) Moore.

David was a 1973 graduate of Lordstown High School and was a faithful employee for the ...

Jul 28, 2023

Robert Lee (Bob) Whittaker Sr., 65, passed away unexpectedly at 6:08 a.m. on Friday July 28, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Belmont Health Center. Bob was born in Warren, Ohio on December 15,1957 the son of Bruce and Lillian (Tartar) Whittaker and lived in this area all his life

Bob was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School...

Jul 27, 2023

Marguerite Helen Kovach, age 96, passed on with God on Thursday morning, July 27, 2023 at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1927 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio the daughter of James and Ida (Fonce) Carl and lived in this area all her life.

Marguerite was a 1945 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School. During her...

Jul 21, 2023

Jeffrey M. Perry, 60, passed away on Friday morning July 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on May 16, 1963 the son of Robert M. and Neva M. (Gordon) Perry.

He was a 1981 graduate of Howland High School and after 25 years he retired as a welder at General Motors in...