All Obituaries

Joann M. Barbati, 84, of Niles, passed away at 11:15AM Sunday June 28, 2020 at Continuing Health Care of Niles. She was born March 12, 1936 in Niles the daughter of Michael and Rose Ciminero Malvasia. Joann was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles. Her husband Salvatore Barbati whom she married June 6, 1959 died March 14, 2019. She will be deeply missed by two daughters, Rose Barbati of Girard and Margaret Barbati...

Yolanda A. Monteforte, 89, of Niles, passed away at 6:26AM Saturday June 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 13, 1930 in Niles the daughter of Rocco and Vera Vecchione Flaviano. Yolanda was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed at Strouss Department Store in Warren. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed crafts, flowers, traveling, gardening, cooking, baking, collecting, casino trips, and garage sales. She will be deeply...

Donato Sciarra, 70, of Mineral Ridge, passed away at 10:50PM Friday June 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 18, 1949 in Roseto Valfortore, Italy the son of Alessandro and Orazia Catullo Sciarra. Donato was employed at Easco Alluminum in Girard as a press operator for 25 years retiring in 1995 and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State University football fan, enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his...

Dorothy Ruberto, 86, of Niles passed away on Thursday June  4, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles. She was born on December 26, 1933 to Michael and Maria Hrinko Matyas  in Warren,Ohio, the youngest of 11 children. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School where she was a proud cheerleader. She married her husband Anthony Ruberto on September 19, 1953. She raised her children while working at Macali’s Market, where she eventually retired as head cashier in...

Paul M. Theodore, 66, of Niles, passed away at 6:30AM Thursday May 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1953 in Warren the son of Louis and Violet Talanca Theodore. Paul was a 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at Grinnell Steel in Warren for two years, then moved to New Jersey to work at Ron-Pak as a printer for 25 years, before returning home and working at his family owned business, Manfredi’s Pizza in Niles. He was a member of St. Stephen Church in...

Geraldine Gatta, 86, of Niles, passed away at 5:05PM Tuesday May 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born February 26, 1934 in Bagnoli Iripino, Italy the daughter of Domenico and Maria Domenica Toriello Chieffo. Geraldine was a homemaker, member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, Infante Jesus of Prague Guild, and Immaculate Conception Society. She was also a member of Renewel Team #1, Catholic Women’s Guild, and enjoyed cooking and...

Dr. Antonio Gonzalez, 68, of Niles passed away at 4:34PM Friday May 22, 2020 at his residence.  He was born June 17, 1951 in Spain the son of Antonio Gonzalez Pérez and Rifaela Castro Aranda Gonzalez. Dr. Gonzalez came to The United States as a medical doctor in 1975. He  continued his training in The United States and came to Warren as a neurologist from The National institute of Health. From 1981 to 2016 he was a practicing neurologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and...

Scott A. McClimans, 56, of Niles, passed away at 2:30PM Thursday May 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1963 in Warren the son of Neil Joseph and Louise Lodwick McClimans. Scott was a 1981 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed at D’Urso’s  Bakery in Niles as a baker and truck driver. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Niles enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, sports, politics, surfing the internet, and spending time with his family. His  wife...

Kenneth Louis Polacek, 80, peacefully passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020 at his home in McDonald. Ken was born December 17, 1939 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania the son of Louis and Mary Blaschalk Polacek. He was a 1958 graduate of Charleroi High School and a  General Motors Lordstown Retiree. Aside from work and his family, Ken was very active at his local Kingdom Hall and valued his strong friendships.  He enjoyed woodworking, stained glass, bird watching, model trains, and doing...

Jennie L. Landolfi, 65, of Niles, passed away Friday May 15, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 19, 1955 in Niles the daughter of Gregory and Antonette “Toni” Cervone Landolfi. Jennie was a 1973 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, attended Kent State University, graduated from The Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and received a Masters Degree in Adult Education from The University of Akron. Jennie had...