All Obituaries

Robert Hugh Shaw, 92, of Cedar Falls, IA passed away on April 10th, 2024 at his son’s home in Cedar Falls, IA , after a 7-year battle with dementia. Shaw was a long-time football coach at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. He was named to Clarion University’s all-time football team as a guard and was a Little All-American and captain on the 1952 Clarion Lion’s Bowl championship team. He was the Ohio High School Football Class AA Coach-of-the Year in 1966...

Matthew J. Blair Sr. 88, of Niles, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at his son’s residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 2, 1935 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania the son of Matthew and Alta Allshouse Blair. Matt was a 1953 graduate of Centerville High School, and a graduate of California State Teachers College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelors Degree in Education, where he also played on the football team. He was employed for 42 years at Republic, LTV, and WCI Steel...

Gayle N. Saluga, 70, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1953 in Warren the daughter of the late Dominic and Rebella Giordanengo Chance. Gayle was a 1971 graduate of McDonald High School and attended Youngstown State University for two years. She was employed for 26 years at Delphi Packard Electric and was of The Catholic Faith. She enjoyed shopping, reading, traveling, going out every Friday...

Helen P. Scarpaci, 92, of Canfield, passed away on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Inn at Ironwood Assisted Living. She was born September 8, 1931 in Niles the daughter of Domenico and Rosina Guliano Perone. Helen was a 1949 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as a secretary at Packard Electric, and an avid golfer. Her husband Joseph W. Scarpaci whom she married November 24, 1956 died September 21, 2023. She will be deeply missed by her twin sister Thelma Zemko and her husband...

Eleanor L. Popovic, 85, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 surrounded by family and friends She was born November 3, 1938 in Swissvale, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Helen Harvan Bodner. Eleanor was a 1956 graduate of Swissvale High School and was Vice President of Senior Services at TCAP for 20 years retiring in 2018. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Warren, Howland Athletic Club, enjoyed arranging flowers, spending time and supporting her...

Theresa M. Vivolo, 79, of Niles, passed away on Saturday March 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1945 in Warren the daughter of Dominic and Mary Christopher Perrone. Theresa was a 1962 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed as supervisor of the store room at RMI in Niles for 35 years retiring in 1996. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed shopping, party planning, hosting elaborate parties, and her dogs. She will be sadly missed...

Rochelle M. Ryan, 80, of Niles, passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at The Cleveland Clinic. She was born May 21, 1943 in Warren the daughter of John Rizzi and Ann Guerra Rizzi. Rochelle was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed in The Trumbull County Clerk of Courts Office for 32 years as Deputy Clerk and eventually Chief Deputy Clerk. Many lawyers and Judges over the years relied on her expertise and experience as they...

Mary A. Byrom, 69, of Niles, passed away on Saturday March 23, 2024 at University Hospital of Cleveland. She was born July 5, 1954 in Youngstown the daughter of James and Rose Anne Piganelli Gallucci. Mary was a 1972 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Kent State University, and a graduate of ATES Technical School. She was employed as a payroll clerk for 20 years for The Trumbull County Board MRDD  retiring in 1995.  Mary was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in...

Rita M. Scattino, 95, of Niles, passed away on Sunday March 17, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty after a brief illness. She was born February 8, 1929 in Warren the daughter of Thomas and Anna DeSantis Calderone. Rita was a 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School,a homemaker, member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Niles and The Blessed Mother Society. She enjoyed casino trips, baking, and spending time with her family. Her husband Frank A. Scattino...

June Simeone Dudinec, 82, of Niles, passed away on Monday March 11, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty. She was born December 23, 1941 in Youngstown the daughter of Frank and Betty Miljevich Simeone Sr and was a life long  Niles resident. She was a 1959 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, was employed for several finance companies in the area including The Warren Credit Bureau. Later, she was a  caregiver for local residents. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church...