Rose M. DePasquale
Sep 7, 2026
Rose M. DePasquale, 92, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty.
Rose was born June 9, 1934, daughter of Nick and Ann (DeChristofaro) Altobelli. She was married to her soul mate for 52 years, James V. DePasquale, Sr.
Rose worked at Sears at Eastwood Mall for 27 years before retiring in...
Salvatore V. Pezzano
Sep 4, 2026
Salvatore V. Pezzano, 92, of Niles, passed away on Friday September 4, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Warren Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1934 in Niles the son of Guiseppe and Concetta Inglese Pezzano.
Sal was a 1952 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended St. Joseph’s College in Indiana and Youngstown State University.. He was employed as a...
Gilbert A. Macali Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Gilbert A. Macali, Jr., 68, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Gil, as he was known to family and friends, was born September 16, 1957, to Gilbert A. Macali, Sr. and Dolores P. Macali. A lifelong resident of Niles, he graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1975. He earned a Bachelor of...
Arthur John Bittman Sr
Aug 11, 2026
Arthur John Bittman Sr, 79, of Austintown was reunited with his beloved wife Cathy when he passed peacefully in his sleep on August 11, 2026.
Art was born August 18, 1946 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, son of Arthur George and Mary Genevieve Conley Bittman. Art raised his family in Niles, and enjoyed his grandpa era in Howland.
Art served 3 years in the...
Joseph G. Mollica
Aug 7, 2026
Joseph Guy Mollica, 71, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at Dublin Methodist Hospital.
He was born November 1, 1954 in Warren, the son of Joseph and Dorothy D’Amico Mollica.
Joe was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Cornell University, where he played quarterback, and The University of Dayton School of Law. He went on to practice...
Kimberly A. Spitak
Jul 31, 2026
Kimberly A. Spitak, 66, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2026. Born on September 19, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio, Kim was the daughter of Edward and Gloria (Mansky) Harver. She graduated from Boardman High School in 1977 and dedicated 46 years of her career to Giant Eagle and Market District, most recently working as...
Sandra L. Vigorito
Jul 24, 2026
Sandra L. Vigorito, 81, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2026 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty with her daughters at her side.
She was born on August 30, 1944 the daughter of Dominic and Ann Kulish Cretella. Sandra attended school in McDonald and was very artistic.
Sandra was a homemaker, member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-St. Stephen...
Matilda Sacco
Jul 24, 2026
Matilda J. Sacco, 85, passed away at her residence on Friday, July 24, 2026.
She was born on October 10, 1940, in Warren to Joseph and Rose Dalessandro Bruno.
Matilda was a lifelong resident of Niles and a 1958 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She also attended Youngstown University.
On October 5, 1963, she married Jerry Sacco, with whom she shared four...
Anthony J. Vigorito
Jul 24, 2026
Anthony J. Vigorito, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday July 24, 2026 at his residence.
He was born December 16, 1949 in Youngstown the son of Philip and Annette Pezzano Vigorito.
Tony was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Tony (veteran) joined the United States Air Force Reserve as a Load Master for cargo planes for over 10...
James Edward Cvengros
Jul 21, 2026
James Edward Cvengros, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully at his residence on his patio, surrounded by his two beloved dogs, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Born on October 31, 1949, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Lewis and Leona Cvengros. Jim never knew the number of lives he’d touch in the coming 76 years, nor did he know the number...
Vanessa A. Pellin
Jul 21, 2026
Vanessa A. Pellin, 71, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2026 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland.
She was born December 31, 1954 in Warren the daughter of Patrick A. and Dolores Petrillo O’Connell Sr.
Vanessa owned and operated Pellin Ambulance Services for 25 years, a member of Saint Pope John XXIII Parish-Mt. Carmel Church in Niles,...
Suzanne M. Naples
Jul 20, 2026
Suzanne M. Naples, 84, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Monday July 20, 2026 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland.
She was born November 22, 1941 in Newburg, New York the daughter of Samuel and Helen Driscoll Bagby.
Suzanne was a 1959 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Warren, co- owner and operator of Orange Julius with her...
Ruth M. Candio
Jul 17, 2026
Ruth M. Candio, 80, of Niles, passed away on Friday July 17, 2026 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty.
She was born January 26, 1946 in Warren the daughter of Walter and Catherine (Regal) Thompson.
Ruth was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School and a 1968 graduate of Hiram College with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in English with Honors.
She was...
Felix M. Marino
Jul 16, 2026
Felix M. Marino, 61 of Niles, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday July 16, 2026.
He was born February 17, 1965, in Warren to Salvatore and Marilee (Monfrino-Williams) Marino, named in honor of his maternal grandfather.
He loved all sports, pets, wildlife, fishing, nature, gardening and bargain-hunting.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother Marilee of Niles, siblings Michelle (Sam) Doutrich...
James A. Villecco
Jul 10, 2026
James A. Villecco, 88, of Niles, passed away on Friday July 10, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Warren Hospital with his loving children by his side.
He was born January 5, 1938 in Niles the son of Paul and Carmel Petrarca Villecco Sr.
Jim was a 1955 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed at National Gypsum for 48 years...
Duane A. Pluche Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
Duane Alfred Pluche Jr passed away peacefully on Monday June 29th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Duane was born on April 5th, 1953, in Warren to Duane and Marjorie Miller Pluche Sr.
Duane graduated from Niles McKinley in 1971 and went on to own the beloved local Sub Station and later retired from the City of Niles after over 20 years...
Josephine F. Villecco
Jun 28, 2026
Josephine F. Villecco, 83, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence, with her loving family by her side following a short illness.
Born on December 28, 1942, in Youngstown, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Catone) Ezzo.
She was a proud 1960 graduate of Girard High School, later earning her cosmetology...
Delores J. Datchuk
Jun 18, 2026
Delores J. Datchuk, 92, of McDonald, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth’s Youngstown Hospital.
She was born November 15, 1933 in McDonald the daughter of Joseph and Edith Sedlecky Kijowski.
Delores was a 1951 graduate of McDonald High School and employed at Glen View Manor Nursing Home in Mineral Ridge in the housekeeping department.
She was a...
Gary M. Brian
Jun 14, 2026
Gary M. Brian, 75, of Niles, passed away on Sunday June 14, 2026 at his residence.
He was born August 1, 1950 in Warren the son of Andrew and Bernice Burrows Brian.
Gary was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1972 graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. He also served several years as...
Carla L. Padula
Jun 5, 2026
Carla L. Padula, 79, of Niles, passed away on Friday June 5, 2026 at The Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown.
She was born July 18, 1946 in Warren the daughter of Albert and Clara Magliaro Guarnieri.
Carla was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at Delphi Packard Electric retiring in 1999, and a self-employed licensed beautician.
She was a...
