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Local Obituaries from Niles, OH

Louis G. Dellimuti Jr.

Louis G. Dellimuti Jr.

Jan 13, 2026

Louis Gregory Dellimuti Jr., 66, passed away on Tuesday morning January 13, 2026 following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 23, 1959 in Warren, Ohio the son of Louis G. Dellimuti Sr. and Helen Dellimuti Antonelli.

He was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and retired as an assembler from General Motors in Lordstown. An...

Joseph R. Nidel

Joseph R. Nidel

Jan 9, 2026

Joseph R. Nidel, 67, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Friday January 9, 2026 at the St. Elizabeth Hospital following complications from a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on January 29, 1958 the son of Joseph and Eleanor Leona (Killin) Nidel.

He was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1989...

Melvin D Hockensmith Jr.

Melvin D Hockensmith Jr.

Jan 5, 2026

Melvin Dean “Mel” Hockensmith, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2026, in West Chester, Ohio.  Born on March 2, 1943, in Niles, Ohio, Mel was the son of Melvin Sr. and Elizabeth Hockensmith of Niles.He grew up in northeastern Ohio and began his lifelong dedication to education and community early on. A talented...

Sherry J. Marino

Sherry J. Marino

Dec 30, 2025

Sherry Janette Marino, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning December 30, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness. Sherry was born in Niles, Ohio on July 7, 1948 the daughter of James T. and Loretta (Parish) Holbrook, and remained a lifelong resident of the community.

A 1966 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Sherry went on to graduate...

Al Conti

Al Conti

Dec 27, 2025

Alphonse Dominic Conti Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at 12:07 a.m. on Saturday December 27, 2025 at the Hospice House in Poland. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on November 14, 1943 the son of Alphonse Dominic and Phyllis Russo (Skiffey) Conti Sr.

Al was a graduate of Youngstown City East High School and received his Bachelor of Education degree from...

Marianne Musolino

Marianne Musolino

Dec 21, 2025

Marianne Musolino, 90, passed away on Sunday morning December 21, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a short illness.

She was born in Erbach im Odenwald, Germany on January 12, 1935 the daughter of Walther and Charlotte (Ewald) Grah.

As a young woman, she studied to become a dental technician and worked at a dental lab making dentures, which was...

Frances Marie Gasior

Frances Marie Gasior

Dec 14, 2025

Frances Marie Gasior, 97, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 14, 2025 at the Continuing Health Care of Niles following a long illness. Frances was born in Palmer, Pennsylvania on June 15, 1928 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wozar) Glova.

Frances was a homemaker and an active member of the Niles Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She attended beauty...

Brian Patrick Marino

Brian Patrick Marino

Dec 11, 2025

Brian Patrick Marino, 57, passed away on Thursday December 11, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center. He was born in Warren, Ohio on December 1, 1968 the son of Robert and Sherry (Holbrook) Marino Sr.

Brian was a devoted son and brother who will be deeply missed by his family. He retired from a career in the grocery business. Outside...

Cathy L McAleer

Cathy L McAleer

Dec 7, 2025

Cathy L. McAleer, 72, passed away at 8:31 p.m. on Sunday December 7, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a long illness.

She was born in Warren, Ohio on August 30, 1953 the daughter of Harlan and Ruby Mae (Allender) Johnson. She was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was of the Christian faith. An angel amongst...

Virginia Mae Campbell

Virginia Mae Campbell

Dec 6, 2025

Virginia Mae Campbell, 90, passed away peacefully at 11:50 p.m. on Saturday December 6, 2025 at the Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

She was born in Niles, Ohio on October 8, 1935 the daughter of Clyde Latha and Ida Mae (Jennings) Cline.

Virginia attended the Choffin School, Penn State University and received a degree as a Registered Nurse. For over 25 years,...

Charles Robert Gilmour

Charles Robert Gilmour

Nov 26, 2025

Charles Robert Gilmour, 86, passed away peacefully at 2:22 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center. Chuck was born in Niles, Ohio on February 13, 1939 the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Davis) Gilmour and has lived in this area all his life.

Chuck was a 1957 Niles McKinley High School graduate and was a United...

Ernest Charles Tripodi Jr.

Ernest Charles Tripodi Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest C. “Ernie” Tripodi Jr. Ernie passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital following a brief illness. He was 82 years of age at the time of his passing.

Ernest was born in Niles, Ohio on February 13, 1943. He was the son of Ernest...

Douglas E. Mullen

Douglas E. Mullen

Nov 25, 2025

Douglas E. Mullen, 66, passed away on Tuesday November 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Warren, Ohio on June 15, 1959 the son of Thomas A. and Joan Mullen.

Doug attended the Rust City Church in Niles. He genuinely enjoyed being around others, often sharing jokes and bringing laughter to those around him. He loved his landscaping, painting,...

Jeanne Pullin

Jeanne Pullin

Nov 18, 2025

Wanda Jeanne Pullin, 97, formerly of Liberty Township passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning November 18, 2025 at the O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center in Masury. Jeanne was born in Keokuk, Iowa on September 21, 1928 the only child of Wesley and Ruth (Young) McCormick.

Her father moved the family to Girard to find work in the steel mills during the...

Linda Mae Tripodi

Linda Mae Tripodi

Nov 17, 2025

Linda Mae Tripodi, 72, passed away peacefully at 7:38 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the St. Joseph Health Center following a short illness. Linda was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 17, 1953 the daughter of William Edward and Katherine (Pluchinsky) Confoey.

Linda was a 1972 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of St. Pope John...

Elisha R. Galik

Elisha R. Galik

Nov 15, 2025

Elisha R. Galik, 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 6:52 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic following complications of a heart ailment.

 Elisha was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 23, 1982 the daughter of Michael J. and Darcy M. (Hinton) Drotleff and has lived in this area most of her life. Elisha...

Rudolph Joseph Lodwick

Rudolph Joseph Lodwick

Nov 3, 2025

Rudolph Joseph Lodwick, 79, unexpectedly passed away on Monday afternoon November 3, 2025 at Sharon Regional Medical Center. Rudy was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 1, 1946 the son of Russell and Helen (Ambrozy) Lodwick and lived in McKinley Heights most of his life.

He honorably served in the United States Army and upon his discharge he worked for over 30 years with the...

Pauline C. Logar

Pauline C. Logar

Nov 2, 2025

Pauline C. Logar, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2025, at her home in McDonald. She was born Aug. 20, 1930, in McDonald, the daughter of Paul and Katherine (Bilandzija) Cveljo.

Pauline was a lifelong resident of McDonald and a 1948 graduate of McDonald High School. It was after high school that she met Andrew "Andy" Logar of Niles....

Kenneth Lukehart

Kenneth Lukehart

Oct 31, 2025

Kenneth Lukehart, 89, formerly of Kinsman passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Friday October 31, 2025 at the Humility House in Austintown.

He was born in Shady Plain, Pennsylvania on March 19, 1936 the son of Reese and Hazel (Christy) Lukehart. Kenneth worked for over 25 years at Valley Fabricating in Niles and later for 20 years as a delivery driver for Dean Dairy in...

Ginette Francoise Sefert

Ginette Francoise Sefert

Oct 21, 2025

Ginette Francoise Sefert, 79, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday October 21, 2025 at the St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born in Watreloo, France on February 21, 1946 the daughter of James Gilbert and Florette Suzette (Demula) Ingles.

She was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was a laboratory technician at RMI Titanium for...

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