Obituaries

Nov 30, 2025

George N. Callihan, 95, of Girard, passed away on Sunday November 30, 2025 at Hospice of The Valley, Hospice House in Poland. He was born November 1, 1930 in Warren the son of Newton James and Flora Morgan Callihan. George was employed for 30 years at The City of Niles Water Department retiring in 1981 and attended Saint Pope...

Nov 26, 2025

Judith A. Brian, 75, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday November 26, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born April 4, 1950 in Warren the daughter of Robert and Virginia Conti Paris. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1972 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelors Degree in...

Nov 14, 2025

Christine S. Lorraine, 52, of Niles, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown Hospital.

She was born August 14, 1973 in Youngstown the daughter of Oliver and Barbara Lou Kover Airgood.

Christine was of The Christian Faith, enjoyed scary movies, music, and spending time with her children and grandchildren....

Nov 7, 2025

Thomas A. Scarnecchia, a lifelong public servant, successful restaurateur, and devoted family man of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 84, at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Liberty. Born in Massillon, Ohio, on October 5, 1941, Tom was the son of the late Harold and Mary Sue Danes Scarnecchia. A...

Nov 2, 2025

Donna M. Claar, 84, of Niles, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Donna was born on April 7, 1941, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the daughter of  Glenn and Lloydell Stuller Rickens. She was a 1959 graduate of Cresson Joint High School and dedicated many years to her community as a bus driver for Fairhaven Schools....

Oct 29, 2025

Charles J. Balside Sr., 97, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday October 29, 2025 at Shepherd of The Valley Howland. He was born May 18, 1928 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Anthony and Shirley Goode Balside. Charles was a 1946 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Xenia, Ohio and employed as a supervisor for 42 years at...

Oct 28, 2025

Arthur "Whitey" H. White, 79, of Howland, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Art was born on February 15, 1946, in Warren,the son of the late Harold and Dorothy Leasure White. A 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Art worked as a crane operator at Van Huffel-Wheatland...

Oct 25, 2025

David W. Kudary, age 75,of Niles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 surrounded by family. Dave is survived by his dear wife, Marlene, his children, Chuck Kudary (Krystal), Jaime Zachar (Joe), and Amanda Musmanno (Anthony), and his siblings Darlene Drovdlic, Linda Lisko, Jack Kudary, and Cindy Dickey. He was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren; and a...

Oct 22, 2025

Bertha A. Gatta, 101, of Niles passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty, Her long and well-lived life was a testament to family, faith, and hard work. Bertha was born on March 3, 1924, in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to the late Steven and Teresa Serzersen Telego. She attended McDonald High School and, demonstrating...

Oct 16, 2025

Leonard Carbone  ,65, of Norton, formerly of Niles, passed away on Thursday October 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Niles, Ohio to first-generation Italian-Americans Lou and Evelyn Carbone. The youngest of three boys, Lennie was gregarious and precocious. He loved reading about animals, especially dogs and wolves, and he adored his dog Queenie. He attended grade...

Oct 10, 2025

Joseph E. Ifft, 65, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh, following a courageous fight. Joe was born on December 20, 1959, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph B. and Dolores (Dominic) Ifft. He was a proud 1978 graduate of Warren JFK High School and dedicated over 35 years...

Sep 30, 2025

John Carmen Infante, 95, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Shepherd of The Valley Howland. He was born on June 16, 1930, in Niles, to the late Michael J. and Carmel Angeline (Cipriano) Infante. John was a proud 1949 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He dedicated himself to his work, holding positions...

Sep 21, 2025

Carmel A. Rinaldi, 86, of Niles, passed away on Sunday,September 21, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital after an extended illness.

She was born February 13, 1939 in Warren, the daughter of Joseph and Ann Morabito Dalessandro.

Carmel was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. After high school, she took on...

Sep 10, 2025

Jo Ann L. Ward, 80, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown Hospital. Jo Ann was born on July 17, 1945 in Monongahela,Pennsylvania, the daughter of Katherine (Gates) and George Kline, Jr. She was a 1963 graduate of Monongahela High School, married Gregory F. Ward on December 2, 1967, and was...

Sep 5, 2025

Nancy M. Tabor, 61, of Niles, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025, at her home in Niles surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 13, 1964, in Warren, the daughter of Frank and Barbara Viole. Nancy was a 1982 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was employed at WesBanco (formerly Premier Bank and Home Savings...

Sep 4, 2025

Rell G. Petusky, 83, of Niles, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born July 20, 1942 in Schulykill, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph and Edith Schrope Petusky. Rell was a 1960 graduate of Mahonay City High School. Rell was employed as a welder and also for the City of...

Aug 27, 2025

Nancy C. DeFabio, 86, of Niles passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, at her residence with her family at her side. Nancy was born August 22, 1939, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Maxie Lee and Lucille (Schrader) Thompson Sr. Nancy was a 1957 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School.She had a strong work ethic,...

Aug 23, 2025

With deepest love and sorrow, we announce that our sweet boy, Jakob Allen Wood Braun, age 4, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd. Though his time with us was far too short, he filled every day with wonder, laughter, and love. Born on January 13, 2021, Jakob had a heart as big as his smile. He loved being outside...

Aug 12, 2025

Mitchell R. Gorbey, 74, of Niles passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1951 in Warren the son of Robert and Donna Strock Gorbey. Mitchell was a 1969 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, employed as maintenance manager at WCI Steel, enjoyed playing softball, ballroom dancing, cooking, golfing. and avid...

Aug 8, 2025

Kathy A. Rodgers, 61, of Niles, died on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her residence. Kathy was born January 9, 1964, the daughter of Charles and Donna. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Tabitha and Robert, her daughter Sabrina, her sister Laurie and brother Tim. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by three...