Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Dorothy Ruberto, 86, of Niles passed away on Thursday June  4, 2020 at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.

She was born on December 26, 1933 to Michael and Maria Hrinko Matyas  in Warren,Ohio, the youngest of 11 children.

She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School where she was a proud cheerleader....

May 28, 2020

Paul M. Theodore, 66, of Niles, passed away at 6:30AM Thursday May 28, 2020 at his residence.

He was born July 27, 1953 in Warren the son of Louis and Violet Talanca Theodore.

Paul was a 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at Grinnell Steel in Warren for two years, then moved to...

May 26, 2020

Geraldine Gatta, 86, of Niles, passed away at 5:05PM Tuesday May 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born February 26, 1934 in Bagnoli Iripino, Italy the daughter of Domenico and Maria Domenica Toriello Chieffo.

Geraldine was a homemaker, member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society,...

May 22, 2020

Dr. Antonio Gonzalez, 68, of Niles passed away at 4:34PM Friday May 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born June 17, 1951 in Spain the son of Antonio Gonzalez Pérez and Rifaela Castro Aranda Gonzalez.

Dr. Gonzalez came to The United States as a medical doctor in 1975. He  continued his training in The...

May 21, 2020

Scott A. McClimans, 56, of Niles, passed away at 2:30PM Thursday May 21, 2020 at his residence.

He was born June 9, 1963 in Warren the son of Neil Joseph and Louise Lodwick McClimans.

Scott was a 1981 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed at D'Urso's  Bakery in Niles as a baker and...

May 19, 2020

Kenneth Louis Polacek, 80, peacefully passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020 at his home in McDonald. Ken was born December 17, 1939 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania the son of Louis and Mary Blaschalk Polacek. He was a 1958 graduate of Charleroi High School and a  General Motors Lordstown Retiree. Aside from work and his family, Ken was very active...

May 15, 2020

Jennie L. Landolfi, 65, of Niles, passed away Friday May 15, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

She was born April 19, 1955 in Niles the daughter of Gregory and Antonette "Toni" Cervone Landolfi.

Jennie was a 1973 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, attended Kent State University, graduated from...

Apr 26, 2020

Julie Ann Weeks, 66, of Niles, passed away Sunday April 26, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 21, 1953 in Warren the daughter of Joseph A. and Sannie Migliozzi Weeks.

Julie attended Niles McKinley High School and was employed for 25 years at General Motors Lordstown. She was a member of St. Stephen...

Apr 22, 2020

Philip Lee Kachersky, a Minister with an open heart and an open mind, spent his life in exploration of what makes us all human.  He passed away on April 22, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, due to complications from COVID-19. He was 62. Philip spent his life in ministry both inside and outside of his churches....

Apr 21, 2020

Claudia L. Wrataric, 73, of Niles, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital.

She was born December 9, 1946 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Edna Shilling Kapuchuck.

Claudia was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed for 40 years at Delphi Packard...

Apr 19, 2020

Robert E. Dray Sr., 85, of Niles, passed away at 9:12AM Sunday April 19, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

He was born August 27, 1934 in Warren the son of Lloyd and Mary Rechedy Dray.

Robert was a 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School and a Youngstown State University graduate with a...

Mar 20, 2020

John D. Nemes, 66, of Niles, passed away at 3:39PM Friday March 20, 2020 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

He was born January 26, 1954 in Youngstown the son of John and Ann Massaro Nemes.

He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles, enjoyed walking, movies, and sports.

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Mar 19, 2020

Edith G. Altier, 83, of Niles, passed away at 9:33PM Thursday March 19, 2020 at her residence.

She was born May 23, 1936 in Warren the daughter of Frank and Mildred Stoner Gimma.

Edith was a 1953 graduate of Howland High School, employed for 33 years as a press operator at Delphi Packard Electric retiring...

Mar 16, 2020

Margaret Helen Pagano, 97, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Monday March 16, 2020 at Windsor House of Liberty.

She was born May 29, 1922 at home in Niles the daughter of Angelo and Carmela Perrone Levero.

Margaret was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, and was employed at Alberini's Restaurant retiring as...

Mar 14, 2020

Elvera T. Pierce, 92, of Warren, passed away at 3:12PM Saturday March 14, 2020 at Continuing Health Care of Niles.

She was born October 28, 1927 in Niles the daughter of Sandy and Angeline Caroppoli Russo.

Vera was a waitress at various restaurants in the area and also a self-employed caregiver for the elderly. She...

Mar 10, 2020

Margaret Lorene Crowley, 82, of Niles. The angels came to get her and take her home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday  March 10, 2020 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

She was born on July 3, 1937, the daughter of Roland and Mary Lou Bauman Hosterman in Youngstown, Ohio.

Mar 5, 2020

Phyllis Jean Smith, 87, of Masury, passed away at 12:30PM Thursday March 5, 2020 at O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center in Masury, Ohio.

She was born May 3, 1932 in Altoona, Pennsylvania the daughter of Blair Eugene and Sadie Feathers Robinson.

Phyllis was a 1951 graduate of Youngstown East High School, employed as office manager...

Feb 24, 2020

Robert S. Guterwill, 57, of Niles died at 9:17pm Monday February 24th at his residence.

He was born November 28, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Alvin and Diane Bucko Guterwill. Bob was a member of St Luke's Episcopal Church in Niles and was employed at WCI Steel in Warren and also as a plumber...

Feb 21, 2020

Mary Jo Wagner, 71, died at 10pm Friday February 21st at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

She was born July 19, 1948 in Warren, the daughter of George and Margaret Dickson Killin.

Mary Jo will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Tammy Grantz of Warren, Georgene Wagner of Niles, ten grandchildren, Jesse Wagner, Heather...

Feb 12, 2020

Leslie J. Chamberlin, 60, of Austintown, finished her tenaciously courageous battle with cancer at 1:45pm Wednesday February 12th at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Leslie was born April 27, 1959 in Warren, the daughter of Dean and Carolyn Clark Guesman Sr.

She was a 1977 graduate of Warren Harding High School, and was employed...