Obituaries

May 8, 2025

Anthony R. Nori, 79, of Niles, passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born January 12, 1946 in Warren, Ohio the son of Rocco and Angela Spagnuolo Nori. Anthony was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He was employed in the commercial construction industry retiring from VendRick Construction...

May 4, 2025

Betty Jones, 79, of Warren passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1946 in Dothan, AL  the daughter of Johnny and Daisy Cannon. She was employed at Trumbull Memorial Hospital as a care assistant.  Betty enjoyed writing, watching her reality shows, and sending cards to family and friends. Her husband Elliott...

May 2, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Cole Clark, age 98, of Warren, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Hospice House in Boardman, Ohio. Born on May 20, 1926, in Warren, Ohio, Liz was the beloved daughter of Alexander Baptiste Cole and Anna Summerlin Cole. Liz married Robert Willard Clark on November 30, 1947, and together they raised three children: Derrell,...

May 2, 2025

Ralph P. Ciletti, 67, of Niles, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025 at Continuing Healthcare at The Ridge. He was born March 15, 1958 in Warren the son of Israele and Maria Olivia Ciletti. Ralph was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed for The City of Niles Parks and Recreation Department for 16 years...

Apr 29, 2025

Candace K. "Candy" Christy, 74, of Cortland, passed away on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was born April 10, 1951 in Warren the daughter of Carl and Dorothy Buccella Bianco. Candy was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at Brainard Rivet in Girard as executive assistant and...

Apr 27, 2025

Terry Lee Calladine , 77, of Niles passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born September 20, 1947 in Niles the son of Clyde and Delores Dearth Calladine. Terry was a 1965 graduate of McDonald High School, employed as a crane man at RMI and a press operator at Amweld...

Apr 24, 2025

Jean Parke, 95, of Niles, passed away on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Continuing Health Care of Niles. She was born September 8, 1929 in Champion, Ohio the daughter of Cecil and Gaynell Irene May Gray. She was a 1947 graduate of Cortland High School, a homemaker, and a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Niles Jean was...

Apr 23, 2025

Esther Marie Woodford Infante, 94, of Niles passed away on Wednesday April 23 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. Esther was born on September 9, 1930 in Niles, Ohio the daughter of Theophilus Faye Woodford and Gladys Jones Woodford. Esther graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1948. After the death of her father when she was...

Apr 23, 2025

Gary M. Zill, 72, of Girard, passed away on Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland surrounded by his loving wife at his side. He was born September 9, 1952 in Warren the son of Anthony and Delores Ruffo Zill. Gary was a 1970 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed...

Apr 6, 2025

Gene "Pap" Claar, 88, of Niles, formerly of Lilly, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born January 26, 1937 in Lilly, Pennsylvania the son of Chalmer and Ester Carruthers Claar. Gene moved to Ohio to work at General Motors Lordstown where he retired, enjoyed NASCAR, avid Pittsburgh Steelers...

Apr 5, 2025

Brady A. Sapp, 54, of Warren, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025 at Cortland Health Care Center. He was born July 20, 1970 in Warren the son of Roger Sapp and Sherry McClimans Davis. Brady was a 1988 graduate of Niles McKinley High School where he was a member of the band. He was employed as a maintenance...

Mar 29, 2025

Marybeth (Betsy) Cera, 61, of Niles, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 17, 1963  in Warren the daughter of Pat L. and Jane A. Cera Sr.. She was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Allen Profoundly missed by her sister Jane M Cera, by devoted neice and companion Kristy Lynn...

Mar 29, 2025

Antonio "Tony" Frasca, 83, of Niles, passed away on Saturday March 29, 2025 at his residence. Born on January 17, 1942 in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy the son of Michele and Maria Pallante Frasca. At the young age of 15, he bravely made the journey to the United States in 1957. As a master of his craft, Antonio dedicated many...

Mar 24, 2025

Lyle "Ed" Webster, 83, of Niles, passed away on Monday March 24, 2025 at Aventura at Humility House Nursing Home in Austintown. He was born August 4, 1941 in Greenville, Pennsylvania the son of William and Lila Pearl Patterson Webster. Ed was employed for 27 years as a shipping checker at American Welding in Warren and for 12 years...

Mar 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Donald T. "Ted" Murray Jr of Niles .Ted passed away from a heart attack on Friday March 7, 2025 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was 67 years old. Ted was born August 31, 1957 in Warren the son of Donald T Sr. and Mary Brown Murray . He grew...

Mar 5, 2025

David J. Gill Sr., 76, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday   March 5, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born March 8, 1948 in Warren the son of Robert and Jane Hertua Gill. David was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and employed at the former RTI as a press operator for...

Mar 3, 2025

Bill Santell, 78, of Niles passed away on Monday March 3, 2025 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1946 in Lewes, Delaware the son of Umberto "Jack" and Naomi Schirmer Santell and was raised in Warren, Ohio. Bill retired from General Motors Lordstown, enjoyed playing the lottery and making pizzelle...

Mar 1, 2025

David Lee Kaercher, 90, peacefully passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, March 1, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on December 3, 1934, Dave was the youngest child of Paul and Charlotte Kaercher and raised in McDonald, Ohio.  As the baby of the family, he was affectionately known as "Punky," and later in life...

Feb 26, 2025

Frances M. "Cookie" (Monstwil) Spalvieri, 82, died 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland.

Cookie was born July 17, 1942 in New Castle, PA, the daughter of Anthony Francis and Jennie Kusnierz Monstwil. She was a 1959 graduate of Union High School in New Castle. Cookie started working at the age...

Feb 26, 2025

Nicholas Frank Trina,96, died 10:49 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Niles Way Senior Living in Niles. Nick was born February 2, 1929 in Niles the son of Salvatore and Mary Accordino Trina. He was a 1947 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and later went on to barbering trade school. He worked with his brother Paul for many...