Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Elizabeth A. Merola, 52, of Warren, died Sunday August 5, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 11, 1966 in Warren the daughter of Anthony and Florence Gibbs Merola.

Beth was a 1984 graduate of McDonald High School, of Episcopal Faith, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She will be...

Jul 31, 2018

Phyllis Turcich, 91, of Girard, passed away at 1:00AM Tuesday July 31, 2018 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown Hospital.

She was born March 3, 1927 in Warren the daughter of Marcus and Helen Ford Shaw.

Phyllis was employed as a mounter for 42 years at Ohio Lamp in Warren retiring in 1987 and a...

Jul 26, 2018

Jeremy Scott Rogers Jr., of Niles, died Thursday July 26, 2018 at Akron Children's Hospital.

He was born June 28, 2018 in Akron the son of Jeremy Scott Rogers Sr. and Melinda Sue Nitzsky.

He will be sadly missed by his parents of Niles, four sisters, Alicia Nitzsky, Alissa Rogers, Kynleigh Rogers, and Kenna Rogers,...

Jul 2, 2018

Clara Mae Anerino Hepworth, 81, of Niles, died Monday July 2, 2018 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

She was born April 17, 1937 in Niles the daughter of Joseph and Antoinette Marmo Anerino.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Janet Lee Sotak(Joe) of Niles, a sister Patricia Anerino of Niles, three...

Jun 17, 2018

Florinda M. "Flo" Nespeca, 79, of Niles died at 12:23PM Sunday June 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center in Youngstown.

She was born November 17, 1938 in Warren the daughter of Gregory and Concetta Toriello Lorenzetti.

Flo was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a homemaker, member of Our Lady of...

Jun 12, 2018

Robert "Slade" Foust, 47, of Niles, passed away Tuesday June 12, 2018 at his residence.

He was born January 18, 1971 in Warren the son of Robert and Patricia Taylor Faust.

He had a big heart for animals and everyone in his life. He's gone too soon.

He is survived by his sister,...

Jun 11, 2018

Mary C. Masciangelo, 91, of Niles, died at 1:55PM Monday June 11, 2018 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Niles.

She was born January 19, 1927  in Warren the daughter of Emidio and Corinne Bevilacqua  D'Altorio.

Mary was a 1945 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, a homemaker, member of Our Lady...

Jun 9, 2018

Robert G. Milijons, 59, of Niles, died at 3:35PM Saturday June 9, 2018 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

He was born October 30, 1958 in Warren the son of Arvid and Vera Delatorre Milijons.

He was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, was of The Christian faith, and attended North Mar...

Jun 6, 2018

Judith Ann Hurton, 56, of Niles, passed away peacefully at 11:45AM Wednesday June 6, 2018 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1961 in Warren the daughter of Mario and Elizabeth (Kudary) Fiorenzo.

Judy was a Niles McKinley High School graduate, employed as a certified pharmacy technician for several area pharmacies, a member of...

Jun 5, 2018

Mary A. Hart, 70, of McDonald, Ohio died at 9:07AM Tuesday June 5, 2018 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Youngstown.

She was born February 6, 1948 in Youngstown the daughter of John and Mary Cortese Clark.

Mary was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, employed as a deli manager at Super...

Jun 4, 2018

Lordstown- The family of Marvin E. Hanshaw gives thanks to God for the gift of his long and happy life which came to an end on Monday June 4, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice House at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 8, 1937 in Carter County (Lawton), Kentucky, Marvin was the son...

Jun 4, 2018

Naomi Ellen Pelles, 85, of Niles passed away peacefully Monday June 4, 2018 in Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.with her family by her side.

She was born November 16, 1932 in Bronx, New York the youngest daughter of The Rev. Joseph and Anna(Oberton) Dudash.

Naomi was married to the love of her life, Joseph...

Jun 1, 2018

Angelyn J. "Angie" Scarmuzzi, 95, of Niles died at 8:56AM Friday June 1, 2018 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

She was born January 25, 1923 in Niles, the daughter of John and Philomena LoFiego Bolino.

Angie was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She was...

May 28, 2018

Thomas Matthew Padovani, "Tuba", 56, of Austintown, passed away Monday May 28, 2018. He was born January 12, 1962 in Warren, the son of Orlando and Mary Pauli Padovani. Tom was a 1980 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at The K-Mart Distribution Center in Warren for 29 years, enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, wine making, entertaining, and spending...

May 24, 2018

James N. Williamson, age 76, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Niles, born on July 4, 1941. He was the son of Dr. Albert "Lou" Williamson and Annette "Anne" Seip Williamson.

Jim was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School in 1959. Upon his graduation from Niles McKinley, Jim...

May 21, 2018

Robert S. Hreno, 83, of Niles, passed away on Monday May 21, 2018 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland.

He was born November 19, 1934 in Niles the son of Stephen and Mary Susko Hreno.

Bob was a 1952 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Kent State University. At the...

May 18, 2018

Donna L. Cassidy, 61, of  Canfield, died Friday May 18, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

She was born October 4, 1956 in Warren the daughter of William and Hazel Stevens Cassidy Sr.

Donna was employed at The Tony Tomaski Center in Niles and a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Windham.

May 4, 2018

Mary Ann Tauro, 71, of Niles died at 10:40PM Friday May 4, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 6, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the daughter of Carmen J. and Nola Lohman Pappada.

She was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Kent State University before earning her BS in Elementary Education...

May 1, 2018

Gene N. Bergana, 66, of Niles died at 10:11AM Tuesday May 1, 2018 at his residence.

He was born October 12, 1951 in Warren the son of Gene A. and Rose Simeone Bergana.

Gene was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1973 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Bachelors of...

May 1, 2018

Lena P. Fateley, 92, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday May 1, 2018.

She was born August 21, 1925 in Niles the daughter of Vittorio and Pauline Taranta Lorenzetti.

Lena was a 1943 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. A graduate of The Cleveland School of Electrolysis, she had a practice in Warren in the...