All Obituaries

Richard F. Cannistra, 80, of Rootstown, died at 3:31PM Saturday September 15, 2018 at U.H. Portage County Medical Center in Ravenna. He was born February 16, 1938 in Youngstown the son of Dominic and Mary Bazala Cannistra. Richard was a 1956 graduate of McDonald High School and employed as an engineer for over 20 years at General Extrusions in Youngstown retiring in the late 1990’s. He was of The Catholic Faith and one of the founding members of The Strokers Hot Rod Club in McDonald....

Frank J. Simeone Sr, 103, of Niles, died at 5:05AM Thursday September 13, 2018 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Niles. He was born June 6, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of John and Philomena Billet Simeone Frank was employed for 38 years at U.S. Steel McDonald Works retiring in 1977, a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles, and lifetime member of Niles Knights of Columbus Council #1681. He enjoyed gardening, playing bocce, and carpentry work Frank also was a United...

Jacob William Orlaski of Niles passed away after a brief illness September 10, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Warren.    Jacob was born in Berwick, PA on June 8, 1935, the son of Jacob and Dorothea Reighle Orlaski. He attended Berwick schools graduating from Berwick High School in 1954.  Soon after, he served in the United States Air Force stationed in South Carolina.  Jacob earned his journeyman’s license as a skilled tool maker.  He was employed by...

Connie J. Rock, 57, of Niles died on Monday September 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 26, 1960 in Warren the daughter of Charles and Ida Antonini Rock. Connie was a homemaker, member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed sewing, reading, and listening to music. She will be deeply missed by a daughter Chanelle Burgess of Niles, three sisters, Doris Platenak and her husband David of Niles, Susan Burkhammer and her husband Fred of Warren, and Charlene Romane of...

James P. Sudano, 77, of Niles, died at 4:38PM Sunday September 2. 2018 at his residence. He was born November 12, 1940 in Niles the son of Nicholas and Pauline Reino Sudano. Jim lived and worked in the Niles area his whole life. He spent the first three years at St. Stephen School. When Mt. Carmel built their new school in 1949 he attended school there until 8’th grade. Jim’s class was the first graduating class from the new Mt. Carmel School. After graduating from 8’th...

Dolores L. Parise, 84, of Niles, died at 12:30PM Thursday August 23, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. She was born November 17, 1933 in Warren the daughter of Louis and Angeline Carto Cappella. Dolores was a 1951 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and employed as head cook for Niles City Schools for 25 years and for Warren General Hospital for 6 years retiring in 2000. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, enjoyed cooking,...

Charles A. “Sonnie” Granger, 77, of Youngstown, died at 9:20AM Monday August 13, 2018 at Assumption Village Nursing Home. He was born June 11, 1941 in Niles the son of Ralph and Frances DeLaratta Granger. He was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed at WCI Steel in Warren as a slitter helper for 37 years retiring in 2004. Charles was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Youngstown, coached football for The Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Mounts in Niles,...

Albert E. Clemente, 90, of Niles, died at 12:05AM Saturday August 11, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born June 20, 1928 in Niles the son of Aneillo and Antonette Chieffo Clemente. Al was a 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at LTV Republic Steel for 38 years retiring in 1990 and also was a self-employed painter. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles. He was an avid fan of bowling, golfing, and football and greatly...

Johanna V. Hunter, 99, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2018. A longtime resident of Niles, OH, she was born December 29, 1918 in Manhattan, NY to late parents James and Loretta Kilourey. She was a custodian for many years at Niles McKinley High School. Johanna enjoyed vacationing in Canada with her family, cooking and was an avid reader.  Johanna is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joseph L. Hunter Sr.; children, Joseph L. Hunter Jr., James M. Hunter, John Hunter; and...

Elizabeth A. Merola, 52, of Warren, died Sunday August 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 11, 1966 in Warren the daughter of Anthony and Florence Gibbs Merola. Beth was a 1984 graduate of McDonald High School, of Episcopal Faith, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be sadly missed by two sons, Scott Merola( Kristina) of McDonald and Nicholas Merola of Dallas, Texas, a daughter Maria Merola(Donald) of Warren, two brothers Sam Merola of Magnolia, Texas and...