All Obituaries

Todd A. Markovich, 47, of Niles, went to be the Lord on Tuesday, November 17,2020 with his loving family by his side.  He was born on December 29, 1972 in Warren, Ohio.  Todd was a 1991 graduate of  Mathews High School and attended Youngstown State University.  He was of the Christian faith.  He was an avid Cleveland sports fan.  He enjoyed watching his children play a variety of sports.  Todd was a chef and a baker for many years.  He was also the...

John T. Danes Sr., 95, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Antonine Village in North Jackson.   He was born December 7, 1924 in Niles the son of Giacomo and Almerinda Carlini Danes.   John was a 1943 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed as a laborer at Republic Steel and LTV for 39 years retiring in 1986. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles and enjoyed spending time with his family, watching horse racing, going on casino...

Albert P. Mazza, 90, of Niles, passed away at 12:15PM Monday November 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1930 in Niles the son of Carmine and Maria Salerno Mazza. Al was a 1948 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, assistant superintendent for the City of Niles Light Department for 50 years retiring in 2010, member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, and a United States Naval Veteran. His wife Jane DePascale Mazza whom he married October 7, 1963 died March 8, 1995. He...

Michael F. Filipcich, 70, of Niles, passed away at 11:16PM November 9, 2020 at Cortland Health Care Center. He was born June 18, 1950 in Warren the son of Mike and Susie Pellino Filipcich. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of the Catholic Faith. He will be deeply missed by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother David Filipcich and a sister Patricia Filipcich. Private committal services will be held in Niles City...

Chester Joseph Mientkiewicz , 91, of Niles died Friday, November 6, 2020, at his residence. Chester was born Oct. 29, 1929 in Erie, Pa, the son of Walter and Mary (Sielski) Mientkiewicz. He grew up in McKean and Erie Pa. the youngest of twelve children. He joined the United States Marine Corp at the age of 16 where he served for two years, earned his GED, and received an honorable discharge into the Fleet Reserve. He sailed on the Great Lakes for the Kinsman Marine Transit Company owned by...

Gaetano Ferone,  66, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth’s Youngstown Hospital. He was born July 15, 1954 in Mugnano del Cardinale, Italy, the son of Alessandro Ferone and Carmela Nappi. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mineral Ridge, was employed at Easco Aluminum in Girard and also at Vinyl Profiles in North Jackson as a foreman. Guy enjoyed fishing, cooking, the beach, and spending time with his wife,...

Giovanna Sortini, 84, of Niles, passed away at 10:10AM Friday October 23, 2020 at Shepherd of The Valley in Liberty. She was born November 13, 1935 in Naples, Italy the daughter of Domenico and Francesca Vagliafousco Verrone Giovanna was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles. She will be deeply missed by her husband Salvatore Sortini Sr. whom she married July 1958, three sons Mario Sortini and his wife Paula of Niles, Jerry Sortini and his wife Albina of Niles,...

Dolores Jean “Tootsie” Ifft, 89, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020. She was born December 27, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of Daniel and Hazel Ingram Dominic. Dolores was a 1950 graduate of Youngstown Ursuline High School where she was a majorette. She became a professional singer prior to getting married but gave up that career in order to raise her family. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, active in the church choir, and a church...

Christine L. Anerino, 51, of Niles, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren. She was born March 15, 1969 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the daughter of George and Patty Airgood Woods. Christine was a 1988 graduate of Lakeview High School, member of Liberty Bible Church, avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and loved dogs. She will be deeply missed by her father, her husband Carmen Anerino whom she married August 6, 2016, her grandchild Ciara, her...

Kimberly Ann Elliot, 55, of New Boston, New Hampshire, passed away at 4:39AM Tuesday September 29, 2020.  She was born March 1, 1965 in Warren, Ohio and was residing in New Boston, New Hampshire with her wife and son Kimberly Cairnes-Elliot and Brandon Cairnes.    Kim was a 1983 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a graduate of Ohio State University School of Pharmacy and went on to receive her Doctorate from Ohio State University in Pharmacology.  Kim’s...