All Obituaries

Nick Lamanna, 83, of Hubbard, passed away at 12:20PM Thursday April 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1937 in Oriolo Cosenza, Italy the son of Frank and Teresa Giampietro Lamanna and came to The United States in 1956 when he was 19 years old. Nick was employed at General Motors Lordstown for 30 years retiring in 1998, member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Girard, enjoyed playing Solitaire and avid sports fan especially of the Cleveland Browns, Indians,and Cavs. He will be deeply...

Donna Marie Sloban, 66, of Niles passed away at 12:17AM Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. She was born June 1, 1954 in Warren, the daughter of Edward and Matilda Gramla Szykulski. Donna was a 1972 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School and employed at General Electric, Trumbull Lamp, and Mahoning Glass for 33 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, member and past president of The Niles McKinley Football and...

Anne Di Geronimo, 98, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland with her daughters by her side. Anne was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Youngstown College studying business. She was employed as a men’s furnishings buyer for Griswold’s Department Store which later became Strouss, and Macy’s and Kresge’s Department Stores in Newark, New Jersey. She also worked at Carlisle’s Dept....

James L. Newbrough Sr, 83, of Niles, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge. He was born February 17, 1938 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania the son of Lester and Mabel Clemmer Newbrough. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Centerville High School, employed as a field engineer and tool repairman at Republic Steel in Warren for 30 years retiring in 1986.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Niles, ITAM #39 in Girard, Sincerity Masonic Lodge in Niles,...

David A. Yakimovich, 53, of Liberty, passed away at 3:30PM Sunday April 11, 2021 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. He was born January 3, 1968 in Bethesda, Maryland the son of Val and Patricia Tverdosi Yakimovich. David attended The Fairhaven Programs,was a Mahoning Valley Scrapper fan, and enjoyed social dances at the Fairhaven Workshop. He will be deeply missed by his mother Patricia Nelson and her husband Dennis of Scottsdale, Arizona, his father Val of Niles, two...

Angela R. Pattison, 96, of Niles, passed away at 6:45PM Friday April 9, 2021 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty. She was born April 28, 1924 in Niles the daughter of Angelo and Rose Vecchione Mannella. Angela was a 1942 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Warren Business School and received an Associate Degree in Business from Kent State University. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, employed at National Gypsum Co. for 37 years as a Personnel and...

Natalie Susan Krenciprock, 38, of Warren, passed away at 4:52PM Wednesday April 7, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 23, 1982 in Warren the daughter of Mike Krenciprock Sr. and Jeanette Helmheckle (Zatvarnicky). Natalie was a 2000 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and she graduated with honors from ITT Tech in 2009 with an associate's degree in criminal justice. She was employed for eight years in security at Akron Children’s Hospital.  Family was at the center of...

Barbara J. Howe, 82, of Niles, passed away at 10:00PM Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Antonine Village in North Jackson. She was born January 26, 1939 in Weirton, West Virginia the daughter of Perry and Margaret Jefferies Porter. Barbara was a graduate of New Cumberland High School, employed at Youngstown Sheet and Tube, Republic Steel, and Waterford Park(Montaineer). She was a member of The American Legion Post #473, enjoyed golfing and bowling. She will be deeply missed by three sons, Herman...

Michael L. Fonce, 52, of Howland, died at 1:25PM Wednesday March 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 14, 1968 in Warren the son of Lawrence and Roselyn DeLaratta Fonce. Michael was a 1987 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at New York Music for 15 years and at Roth Brothers Heating and Cooling as a computer programmer for 15 years. He was a musician, loved playing the guitar, and was a lego master. He will be sadly missed by his father of Howland, his mother of...

James R. Bissett Jr., 77, of Niles, passed away at 3:52PM Sunday March 21, 2021. He was born March 7, 1944 in Washington, Pennsylvania the son of James and Violet (Schultz) Bissett Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Trinity High School, employed at General Motors Lordstown for 35 years, retiring in 2001. After retirement, his greatest joys were meeting his buddies at the mall, playing the lottery, working in the garden, and cheering for the Steelers. He will be deeply missed by his wife Sue...