Marie A. Vross
Mar 6, 2026
Marie A. Rossi Vross, 99, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday March 6, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of service, faith, and devotion to her family and community.
She was born November 5, 1926 in Niles the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Merola) Rossi Sr.
Marie was a 1944 graduate of Niles McKinley...
Raymond D. Witherstine Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Raymond D. Witherstine Jr., 72, of Niles, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren.Raymond was born July 26, 1953, in Warren, the son of Raymond D. Witherstine Sr. and Marjorie Mae Parker. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and later attended truck-driving school, earning his CDL and...
Wanda R. Ventura
Feb 19, 2026
Wanda R. Ventura, 82, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Wanda was born March 13, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard and Thelma Richards Shaffer. She grew up in the area and graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1961,...
Chase E. Miller
Feb 18, 2026
Chase E. Miller, age 16, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his residence in Niles, surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 9, 2009, in Youngstown, Chase was a vibrant 10th-grade student at Niles McKinley High School. He was a dedicated member of the Niles McKinley Boys Soccer Team, a sport he truly loved. Outside of...
Cheryl J. Parsons
Feb 13, 2026
Cheryl J. Parsons, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
She was born on April 12, 1953 in Warren, the daughter of Robert and Harriet Luster Wood.
Cheryl was a class of 1971 Warren Harding High School graduate. She was a woman of profound faith and a dedicated member of the Austintown Community Church....
Matt Arthur Stevens
Feb 13, 2026
Matt Arthur Stevens, 74, of Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2026, at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. Born on Halloween in 1951 in Warren, Ohio, Matt was the son of the late Arthur M. and Belva (Williams) Stevens.
A 1969 graduate of Howland High School, Matt was a man who believed in the value of hard work...
Mary Lou Etherington
Feb 10, 2026
Mary Lou Etherington, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence in Niles, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on May 18, 1946, in Youngstown, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late John R. Luther and Leona B. (Costlow) Luther. A proud 1964 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School, she went on to dedicate 30 years of hard work to Delphi...
Arthur L. Brogden III
Feb 2, 2026
Arthur L. Brogden III, 68, of Niles, passed away on Monday February 2, 2026 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland.
He was born January 7, 1958 in Gainesville, Florida the son of Arthur and Ann Hammond Brogden Jr.
Arthur was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida and attended Birmingham Southern College.
He was employed as...
James W. Sandy Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
James W. “Duke” Sandy Jr., 93, of Niles, passed away on Sunday February 1, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Warren Hospital.
He was born June 3 1932 in Warren the son of James W. and Elizabeth Scarnecchia Sandy Sr.
Duke was a 1950 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed by Wade Rose Construction, General Structures, Valley Consolidated, and...
Roxanne N. Brounce
Jan 28, 2026
Roxanne Vintila-Brounce, née DeFabio, affectionately known as “Rox”, gained her wings entering heaven on January 28, 2026—flying through the realm of dreams.
She was born December 12, 1958, to Rocco “Rocky” and Angelina “Angie” DeFabio of Niles, OH.
“Rox” was truly one in a million.
Her fiery spirit made her unforgettable. Her smile lit up every room she entered. Her laugh was contagious....
Norman A. Gatta
Jan 25, 2026
Norman “Ludy” Gatta, 101, of Niles passed on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, OH.
Norman was born on July 11, 1924 in Warren, Ohio, son of Pasquale and Antonetta (Toriello) Gatta. His full name was Onorio “Norman” Anthony Gatta. Baptism records later showed his middle name as Federico, however Anthony was what he passed onto as...
Lillie Marlene Madden
Jan 20, 2026
Lillie Marlene Madden, 79, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday January 20, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Warren Hospital.
She was born April 9, 1946 in Niles the daughter of Peggey and Marie Abbott Estes.
Lillie was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed for Scarencchia Catering and in independent health care for 30 years.
She was a member...
Aubrey D. Osborne
Jan 2, 2026
Aubrey D. Osborne, 75, of Niles, passed away on Friday January 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 16, 1950 in Cyclone, West Virginia the son of Dallas and Sylvia Bailey Osborne. Aubrey was a 1967 graduate of Gilmer County High School and attended Glenville State University in West Virginia. Aubrey was employed as a carpenter and...
Carla L. Chiody
Jan 2, 2026
Carla L. Chiody, 74, of Niles, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born August 31, 1951, in Warren, the daughter of Roy and Roxanne (Nation) Powell.
Carla was a 1970 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and was employed in Central Supply at Warren General Hospital...
John J. O'Connell Iii
Dec 27, 2025
John J. O'Connell III, 64, of Warren, passed away on Saturday December 27, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born October 28, 1961 in Warren the son of John and Mary Julian O'Connell Sr. John attended Howland Schools, was a member of Salvation Army of Warren, and participated at SCOPE. John loved people and never...
Janet L Jones
Dec 24, 2025
Janet L. Jones, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born April 6, 1949 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the daughter of Mike and Margaret (Zelusky) Olexo. Janet was a 1967 graduate of Girard High School. She was also a graduate of The Choffin School...
Geraldine R Malvasia
Dec 19, 2025
Geraldine R. "Geri" Malvasia, 92, of Niles, passed away on Friday December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 14, 1933 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Ray and Minnie Riddle Backus. She was a 1950 graduate of Meriden High School and employed as a Western Union tele typer at Forbes Air...
Carol S. Dray
Dec 1, 2025
Carol S. Dray, 86, of Poland, passed away on Monday December 1, 2025 at Greenbriar Health Care Center in Boardman. She was born November 15, 1939 in Waynesfield, Ohio the daughter of Ralph and Doris Sadler Gross. Carol was a 1957 graduate of Waynesfield High School where she was head majorette and cheerleader. She retired from Packard Electric, was...
George N. Callihan
Nov 30, 2025
George N. Callihan, 95, of Girard, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at Hospice of The Valley, Hospice House in Poland. He was born November 1, 1930 in Warren the son of Newton James and Flora Morgan Callihan. George was employed for 30 years at The City of Niles Water Department retiring in 1981 and attended Saint Pope...
Judith A Brian
Nov 26, 2025
Judith A. Brian, 75, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born April 4, 1950 in Warren the daughter of Robert and Virginia Conti Paris. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1972 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelors Degree in...
