Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

David N. McCloskey, 74 of Niles went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:43PM Saturday January 13, 2018 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

He was born December 6, 1943 in Weathersfield Township. He was the son of George P. and  Marion Dellinger McCloskey.

David attended Niles McKinley High...

Jan 9, 2018

Fannie M. Marr, 96, of Niles died at 5:52PM Tuesday January 9, 2018 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

She was born March 5, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Lawrence and Isabella DelGiudice Pascarella.

Fannie was a 1940 graduate of New Castle High School, employed as a beautician at Lewis Weinberger...

Jan 4, 2018

Joan E. Kovach, 74, of Mineral Ridge, died Thursday January 4, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic.

She was born March 29, 1943 in Youngstown the daughter of Clark and Estelle Lawrence Martin.

Joan was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed for 33 years at Packard Electric retiring in 1997, member of The...

Dec 23, 2017

Barbara Curry, 78, of Niles died at 2:48PM Saturday December 23, 2017 at her residence.

She was born August 21, 1939 in Warren the daughter of John Anthony and Barbara Koren Hunyady.

Barb was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as a waitress at The Old Main in Niles, a home health...

Dec 21, 2017

Eva M. Stigliano, 96, passed on to her Heavenly reward on Thursday, December 21, 2017, leaving her large contingent of family and friends to imagine how they will live in a world devoid of her amazing grace, enduring strength and boundless compassion.

Born in Youngstown on November 7, 1921, to Sam and Constance Panza Bernardo, Eva was...

Dec 17, 2017

Nancy Elinsky Rashid, 90, of Girard died peacefully on December 17, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Youngstown.

She was born on March 27, 1927 in Jerome, Pennsylvania to Michael and Helen Elinsky and will be remembered most for her love and devotion to her family throughout her entire life.

Nancy is...

Dec 8, 2017

Michael Joseph D'Allessandro, 92, of Niles died on Friday December 8, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

He was born May 7, 1925 in Niles the son of Andrew and Maria Mellidoro D'Allessandro.

He was a 1944 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He then joined the Navy and served in World War II...

Dec 4, 2017

Donna M. Thomas, 60, of Niles died at 5:50 a.m. Monday December 4, 2017 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

She was born December 3, 1957 in Indiana, Pennsylvania the daughter of Albert and Rose Ann DeFalco Cantola Sr.

Donna was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Raphael's Beauty School and worked...

Dec 4, 2017

Michelina Gargano, 97, passed away at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Niles Monday December 4th at 3:55 a.m.

She was born in Bagnoli Irpino (Avelino), Italy on September 21, 1920 the daughter of Lorenzo  and Rafaella Chieffo Infante. She came to this country on June 2, 1952, with her husband Pietro Gargano and two of...

Nov 27, 2017

Margaret Mary Morabito, 89, went to heaven at 6:58pm on Monday November 27, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Niles, succumbing to an extended illness.

Margaret was born in Niles on June 8, 1928, the daughter of Mariano and Angeline Macceo Morabito and was a lifelong Niles resident.

"Margie", as she was...

Nov 19, 2017

Lois "Jean" Melillo, 85, of Niles died at 8:25pm Sunday November 19th at Hospice House in Poland, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 9, 1932 in Pioneer, Tennessee the daughter of Silas and Perna Walden.

Jean was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Niles and volunteered as a...

Nov 13, 2017

Doris Lazzio, 95, of Niles died at 7:35AM Monday November 13, 2017 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1922 in Warren the daughter of John and Elizabeth Farr Weaver.

Doris was employed at Second National Bank in Warren for 28 years retiring in 1984, enjoyed Blue Grass Music, camping, going to flea markets...

Nov 3, 2017

Edward A. Clemente, 55, of Niles, died Friday November 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was born October 30, 1962 in Warren the son of Albert and Ruth Canfield Clemente.

He was a 1981 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended The University of Akron, and graduated from The Choffin School of Nursing. Ed was...

Oct 24, 2017

Grace I. Champlin, 95, of Warren died at 11:08AM October 24, 2017 at St. Joseph's Warren Hospital.

She was born October 30, 1921 in Warren and was the daughter of John and Margaret Allen Swindler.

Grace was a 1939 graduate of Howland High School and a Youngstown College graduate with a 2 year secretarial degree....

Oct 22, 2017

Rex J. "R.J." Charles, 68, of Niles died at 3:35PM Sunday October 22, 2017 at St. Joseph's Warren Hospital.

He was born January 13, 1949 in Rochester, New York the son of Frank and Netta Knight Charles.

R.J. was a 1967 graduate of Penfield High School in New York, owned and operated a cleaning service...

Oct 18, 2017

James T. Boyle, 66, of Niles, died at 12:14PM Wednesday October 18, 2017 at his residence.

He was born October 22, 1950 in Queens, New York the son of Robert and Ethel Wilson Boyle.

Jim was employed at Coates Car Wash in McKinley Heights for 20 years, member of Niles and Girard Eagles, Warren Moose,...

Sep 29, 2017

Fremont J. Camerino Jr., 80, of Niles, died at 10:05PM Friday September 29, 2017 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Niles.

He was born November 3, 1936 in Niles the son of Fremont and Ann Polinsky Camerino Sr.

Fremont was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, attended Brown University where he...

Sep 22, 2017

Alaina (Gary) Buttar, 49 of Niles died Friday September 22, 2017.

She was born November 30, 1967 in Youngstown the child of Anthony F. and Jean Baer Buttar.

Alaina was a 1986 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School where she was on the golf team. After high school, Alaina attended Youngstown State University where she...

Sep 22, 2017

Thomas J. Marino Jr., 75, of Niles, died Friday September 22, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown.

He was born September 27, 1941 in Niles the son of Thomas and Antoinette Pallante Marino.

He was a 1959 graduate of Youngstown Rayen High School, a Youngstown Business College graduate, and a graduate of Youngstown State...

Sep 22, 2017

Lella Leclerc, 87, of Liberty Township, died Friday September 22, 2017 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born August 13, 1930 in Differdang, Luxembourg the daughter of Sabatino and Angela Mariani Durastante.

Lella was employed for 20 years at Northside Hospital as a surgical nurse and for 21 years at Eye Care Associates...