Obituaries

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...

Feb 23, 2025

Judith Mae LaPolla, 85, died 1:35am February 23,2025 at Community Skilled Nursing Home in Warren. Judy was born May 1,1939 in Youngstown the daughter of George and Florence Steiner Thompson. She was a 1957 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, member of  Saint Pope John the XXIII Parish ,Women's Bar Auxillary and loved playing tennis and crafting. Judy was...

Feb 21, 2025

Richard Ribarich, 68, died Friday February 21,2025 in his Brookfield, Ohio residence.

Rick was born in Warren, Ohio, September 21, 1956, along with his twin sister, Renee. They spent their first month of life at the St. Joe's Hospital in Warren. They were by each other's side for the majority of their lives.

Rick graduated...

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Renee Simoncini Zuzolo, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community., Renee Zuzolo 81 passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 18, 2025. Born on August 21, 1943, in Clifton Heights, PA, she was the cherished daughter...

Feb 17, 2025

Marie S. Honsinger, 75, of Howland, died 12:34 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2025 at Cortland Care Center. Marie was born August 5, 1949 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Rudolph and June Miller Honsinger. She moved to the area in 1960 at the age of ten, went on to graduate from Howland High School in 1967 and later retired...

Jan 25, 2025

Bonnie McConnell, 79, of Niles, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 25, 2025 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House. She was born December 8, 1945 in Butler, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Alice (Snyder) Rudiak. Bonnie was a 1963 graduate of Butler High School and graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She...

Jan 24, 2025

Leonard H. "Lenny" Stanley III, 45, of Niles, Ohio passed away Friday, January 24th, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital after fighting a serious medical condition. He was born the son of Pamela Woolsey Stanley and Leonard H. Stanley, Jr., was a 1997 Graduate of Niles McKinley High School, and was the youngest brother of Devon & Joshua Stanley.

Jan 22, 2025

Eleanor D'Antuono, 97, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday January 22, 2025 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1927 in Niles the daughter of Dominic and Filomena LaSalandra D'Antuono. Eleanor attended Niles City Schools and was a 1945 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was employed by Sears-Eastwood in the accounting offices and retired after 37...