All Obituaries

Raymond M. Donadio Sr., 90, of Niles peacefully entered God’s eternal rest on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. Throughout an extended illness, Ray made clear his desire to fight through to remain connected to his 12 great-grandchildren, 18 grandchildren, 6 children, and his wife Judy of 64 years. He was born November 18, 1928 in Niles the son of Pasquale and Rosina Cucaro Donadio. Raymond was a 1946 graduate of Niles McKinley High School,...

Richard Lara, 73, of Niles, died at 5:10PM Tuesday September 10, 2019 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 30, 1946 in Nassau County, New York the son of Albert and Helen Quinones Lara. Richard was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as a truck driver at Nick Strimbu Incorporated for 20 years and Trinity Industries for 10 years before retiring. After his retirement he worked for his son Jay driving semi-truck. He enjoyed golfing and riding his Harley with his best...

Denise L. Giaurtis, 56, of Niles died at 2:30PM Saturday September 7,2019 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren. She was born November 24, 1962 in Warren the daughter of William and Mary Alice Smeltzer Kearns. Denise was a 1980 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and a homemaker. She will be deeply missed by her mother Mary Alice Bernard of Leavittsburg, her husband Paul Bryant, a son William Falkner of Smyrna, Delaware, two daughters. Lynae Sayers of Niles, and...

Karen Williams Connelly, 68 of Niles passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday September 5, 2019 surrounded by family after a long illness. Karen was born April 7th 1951, in Warren the daughter of her proud parents Tom and Luella Knai Williams. After graduating from Niles McKinley in 1969, Karen attended Ohio State University and eventually graduated from Youngstown State University.  Karen earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and later a master’s degree in...

Louis S. “Mice” Chuirazzi, 93, of Niles, died at 11:15PM Sunday September 1, 2019 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge. He was born April 21, 1926 in Niles the son of Nick and Maria Antoinette Pela Chuirazzi. He was a 1944 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed for 26 years at Johnny’s Amoco Service as a mechanic, 5 years at Ohio Edison as a labor foreman, and 14 years at Santisi’s Trucking retiring in 1994.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mount...

Kevin R. Allen, 64, of Niles, died at 4:50AM Saturday August 31, 2019 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren, Ohio. He was born October 28, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts the son of Forrest and Loraine Harvey Allen. Kevin was a 1972 graduate of Winthrop High School, an independent truck driver for 40 years retiring in 2018, and avid Ohio State Buckeye and New England Patriots fan. Memories of Kevin will be carried on by his wife Betsy Cera Allen whom he married November 21, 1998,...

Mary Laverne Kubli, 97, of Niles, passed away at 12:20AM Sunday August 25, 2019 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Howland. She was born March 26, 1922 in Van Voorhis, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Mary Ann Nolder Shaw. She was a 1941 graduate of Jefferson High School and a graduate of The Penn Commercial Business College. Mary was a member of Living Lord Lutheran Church in Howland and its choir, The Niles Bicentennial Choir, Warren Civic Chorus, and The Niles...

Kathryn Toriello Trina, 93, of Niles, went to live with our Lord and her brothers and sisters at 8:40PM Saturday August 24 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge, two days after her 93’rd birthday. She was born August 22, 1926 in Niles the daughter of Lorenzo and Concetta Frasca Toriello. A large celebration of her birth was held on Thursday August 22, and she was very surprised and pleased. The party was given by Jean Mabie and Andrew Toriello, her niece and nephew. Kay graduated...

Russell A. Preston, 62, of McDonald, passed away Thursday August 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1956 in Warren the son of Erdman and Alice Ray Preston. Russell was a 1975 graduate of Howland High School, employed for 20 years at Brentwood Originals retiring in 2018, and member of First Presbyterian Church of Niles. He enjoyed music, reading, cooking, puzzle games, and was a member of The Army National Guard. He will be sadly missed by his mother of Niles, three...

Carol Ann Mauro, 66, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Niles passed away at 4:45AM Thursday August 15, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio. She was born January 12, 1953 in Warren the daughter of Mike and Rose Marsico Mastromatteo. Carol was a 1971 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and a 1975 graduate of Youngstown State University with a degree in computer science. She was employed as an I.T. Specialist at RMI in Niles and also at Insperity in Houston. Carol was of The...