Obituaries

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...

Jan 15, 2025

Ronald V. Chapin, 84, of Warren, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 5, 1940, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Ron was the son of the late Larry and Mildred Mick Chapin. He attended Warren G. Harding High School, graduating in 1958 as a proud Panther. However, having...

Jan 12, 2025

Guy Alan Smith, age 67, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, in Niles, Ohio. Born on February 16, 1957, Guy lived a life filled with passion, creativity, and love for his family and friends. A devoted husband and friend, Guy pursued a rewarding career in the culinary arts, sharing his talents and love for food with all who...

Dec 30, 2024

Beulah Mae Burden, 84, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on Monday December 30, 2024 at Continuing Health Care at The Ridge. She was born January 7, 1940 in Hasting, Pennsylvania the daughter of Ellwood and Ellie Collins She was a 1958 graduate of Hasting High School and served in the United States Army as a secretary to Generals in...

Dec 25, 2024

Michael J. Zap, 66, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday December 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 20, 1958 in Youngstown the son of John and Helen Chuey Zap. Michael was employed as a certified electrician, construction worker, and enjoyed spending time with family. He will be deeply missed by his family of Niles and his...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of James M. Klippel Jr. announces his passing. Jim passed away peacefully, holding Terry's hand on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. He was the oldest of three boys born to the late James M. and Betty Hazelbaker Klippel on Aug. 20, 1948 in Youngstown. He grew up in Batavia, N.Y., with his...

Dec 15, 2024

Anthony J."Cho" Schuller, 72, of Niles died 4:38 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, with his loving family by his side, at the Hospice House in Poland.

He was born December 10, 1952 in Warren, the son of Stephen and Josephine Bicchinella Schuller.

Cho was a 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He worked at...

Dec 14, 2024

Cynthia LaLama Ricciulli, 72, of Niles died 11:14am Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland, with her family by her side. Cindy was born March 29, 1952, in Youngstown, the daughter of Gaetano and Mary Liberatore LaLama. She was a 1970 graduate of Poland High School and received her Associate of Arts degree in Applied Science and...

Dec 11, 2024

Jeffrey R.Smith, "Smitty", 54, of Niles died Wednesday December 11, 2024 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Jeffrey was born February 19, 1970 in Warren, the son of George and Kathleen Leach Smith.

He was a 1988 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and then went on to graduate from the Western Reserve Institute of...

Dec 8, 2024

Don A. Drennen III of Transfer, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  He was born on April 2, 1960 in Cincinnati, OH.  He graduated from Howland High School in Warren, OH in 1978, where he was on the football and wrestling teams.  He was a sprinkler fitter by trade and worked with both his father and...