Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

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...

Apr 6, 2021

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...

Mar 24, 2021

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...

Mar 21, 2021

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,...

Mar 19, 2021

Virginia L. "Ginger" Harris, 75, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Friday March 19, 2021 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1945 in Girard the daughter of Paul and Leah Lancaster Durig. She was a 1964 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and a graduate of The Choffin School of Nursing...

Mar 19, 2021

Pat L. Cera Sr., 91, of Niles, passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown Hospital. He was born June 9, 1929 in Niles the son of Charles and Lillian (Bianco) Cera. Pat was a 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a graduate of Buckeye School of Watch Repair and the Cleveland Barber...

Mar 16, 2021

Anthony J. Russo, 102, of Niles, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in his sleep at 2:21AM on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge. He was born February 19, 1919 in Niles the son of Sandy and Julia Caroppoli Russo. His beloved wife Ann L. Salerno Miele whom he married June 29,...

Mar 13, 2021

Norma Jane Pappada, 91, of Niles, wife of the late James P. Pappada, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Norma was born March 25, 1929 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to George Ernest and Martha Anna (Davis) Manspeaker. Norma graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1947 and later attended business school. She was a...

Mar 13, 2021

Raymond G. Dom, 70, of Niles, OH, formerly of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital.. He was born November 16, 1950 in Johnstown, son of the late Raymond Dom and Helen (Emerick) Dom, and Stepmother, Catharine "Kay" Curry Dom. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Nancy (Trimbur)...

Mar 11, 2021

NILES - Lisa A.Gambetti- Cartwright,53,  surrounded by her loving family went to be with the Lord, her parents and grandparents on March 11, 2021. What a joyous reunion this must have been. She fought breast cancer with a smile on her face and faith in her heart but her time had come to gain her wings Lisa was born...

Mar 10, 2021

Colette L. Smith, of Austintown, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 10, at the age of 91. Born and raised in Reims, France, to parents Maurice and Jeanne along with two sisters Christine and Jacqueline, Colette left for America in 1947 after meeting and falling in love with Albert F. Smith who served in...

Mar 9, 2021

Thomas H. Thompson, 68, of Girard, died Tuesday March 9, 2021 at home with his wife and daughter by his side after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born September 9, 1952 in Warren the son of Dorothy Murray Thompson and the late Howard Thompson. Tom graduated from Howland High School in 1970, was employed at AVI Foods...

Mar 3, 2021

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Rudy L. Bahn, loving brother and uncle, passed away at the age of 64 at his Niles residence. Rudy was born on October 24, 1956 in Youngstown, to Rudolph and Charlotte (Timmins) Bahn. After graduating from Niles McKinley High School in 1975, he attended The University of Akron for 2 years, and then owned...

Feb 28, 2021

Rosanne Ruberto, of Niles, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 63, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 20, 1957 to the late Bernard and Rose Zuchowski Tarr. Rosanne was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley High School where she was...

Feb 22, 2021

Phillip C. Macri III, 46, of Grove City, PA. died Monday February 22, 2021 at Grove City Hospital.

He was born on June 12, 1974 in Youngstown, as a preemie, at Tod Children's Hospital, the son of Phillip Jr. and Sallie Baragona Macri.

Phil graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1993, and went on...

Feb 20, 2021

Gerard G. Trudell, 96, of Niles passed away on his birthday February 20, 2021 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, with his son Larry by his side.

Gerard was born February 20, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Leo and Irma Trudell. He is survived by his son Lawrence Trudell and companion Allie Campbell of Niles,...

Feb 19, 2021

Rose M. Capriotti, 91, died 11:00 a.m. Friday February 19th, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Niles.

She was born on April 22, 1929 in Niles, the daughter of Dominic and Carmella Buccino Sena.

A 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Rose later went on to work  as a cashier at the A&P for...

Feb 17, 2021

Joseph "Joey" Clarence Rek, 68, passed away 9:50pm Wednesday February 17, 2021 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles.

Joey was born October 21, 1952 in Warren the son of the late Raymond and Alice Yarosh Rek.

Joey attended Warren G. Harding High School and served in the US Army, stationed in Germany.

He will...

Feb 14, 2021

Madeline "Mickie" (Famor) Perell, born June 15th 1942, passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 14, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She wished for her life to be celebrated rather than her passing mourned.  Mickie was a much-loved constant in the lives her family and friends and was always there to help those who needed it....

Feb 13, 2021

Gale Ann Brogley, 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday February 13, 2021 at St Joseph's Hospital in Warren, after her battle with Cancer.

Gale was born on July 6, 1955 in Warren, the daughter of Donald L. and Betty Powell

Bowen. She was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a...