Obituaries

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...

Feb 4, 2021

Terri L. Skiffey, 59, of Youngstown died 10:58am Thursday February 4, 2021 at St Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown.

She was born June 10, 1961 in Warren the daughter of Anthony J. and Carmala LaPolla Skiffey.

Terri loved going to school at Fairhaven Workshop at a young age and also working at Purple Cat Workshop...

Jan 30, 2021

Janet M. Ward, 68, of Warren, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Saturday January 30, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born May 30, 1952 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Steve and Mary Downing Wiczen. Janet was a 1970 graduate of Lordstown High School and employed at...

Jan 21, 2021

Della Williams, 89, of Green, Ohio formerly of Niles, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton. She was born September 5, 1931 in Niles the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Coates Soda. She was a 1950 graduate of Niles McKinley High School  ,employed as a nursing assistant at Warren General Hospital for 21...

Jan 20, 2021

Gregory J. Comer, 72, of Niles, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday January 20, 2021.

He was born January 17, 1949 in Youngstown the son of George and Margaret(Lois) Hart Comer.

A 1967 graduate of McDonald High School, Greg pursued his love for cooking and creating recipes and attended The Culinary...

Jan 17, 2021

Richard J. Koehn, 72, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of The Valley, Hospice House in Poland. Dick was born April 11, 1948 in Canton, Ohio, the son of Robert and Edna (Corriveau) Koehn. He was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and attended Youngstown State...

Jan 13, 2021

Marilyn D. Resek, 83, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 20, 1937 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Harry and M. Elizabeth Farner Heisey. Marilyn was a Youngstown State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree, magna cum laude,...

Jan 5, 2021

Russell Binion, 92, of Lordstown, passed away on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House. He was born August 28, 1928 in Enterprise, Kentucky the son of Jess and Lena Underwood Binion. Russell was employed at Mahoning Valley Steel as a paint machine operator for 30 years before retiring in 1978. He was a member...

Jan 4, 2021

Grace M. Warden, 93, of Niles, passed away Monday January 4, 2021 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was born January 17, 1927 in Newton Falls, Ohio the daughter of Michael and Dorothy Blasko. She was a 1945 graduate of Newton Falls High School, employed as a hair dresser, at The Ravenna Arsenal during World...

Dec 31, 2020

Frances M. Shargo, 98, of Girard, passed away on Thursday December 31, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born January 16, 1922 in Wellsville, Ohio the daughter of Frank and Lucy Cerroni Nance and raised by her step-father Michael Montemurro. She was a 1939 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at General Electric Lamp...