Obituaries

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...

Dec 5, 2024

Josephine Foster, 92, of Niles, passed away at 1:12am on Thursday December 5, 2024 at St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. She was born in Warren, Ohio on October 21, 1932 the daughter of Alfred Madison and Edna Mae(Abbott) Whitt. She attended school in Niles, Ohio. She enjoyed crocheting, word search, playing board games, cards, bingo, lottery, and going to the...

Nov 30, 2024

Linda Cordell (Lehman) Huber, age 72, of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 5, 1953, in Warren, Ohio, Linda dedicated her life to serving others, especially the children of her community. Linda was a lifelong resident of Niles graduating from Niles McKinley High School in 1971. Linda spent more...

Nov 29, 2024

Marjorie J. Calladine, 76, of Niles died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Youngstown on Friday, November 29, 2024. Marjorie was born on December 9, 1947 the daughter of Anthony and Garrnet Whitt Franco. She attended Niles City Schools, was employed in home health care for most of her life and enjoyed shopping. She will be deeply missed by her...

Nov 23, 2024

Dolores M. Lackey, 82, of Howland, died Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren. She was born August 20, 1942 in Warren, the daughter of John and Barbara Volarich Chuirrazzi. Dolores was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed at Children's Rehabilitation Center in Howland as a secretary for over 50...

Nov 21, 2024

Leonard "Lenny" E. Nethers of Fowler/Vienna passed away on Thursday November 21, 2024 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren. Lenny was born August 20, 1934 in Niles, the son of Clyde Sr. and Nora (Carmen) Nethers. He joined the United State Navy at age 17 and served during the Korean war. After the military service, Lenny was employed...

Nov 8, 2024

Arnaldo Franco, 82, of Warren, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born September 23, 1942 in Caulonia, Italy the son of Vincenzo and Marianna Lamberto Franco. Arnaldo came here from Italy in 1966 and then later worked as a tailor for many years at The Gentry Company. He was...

Nov 5, 2024

Pauline R. Raschilla, 89, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday November 5, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty. She was born July 12, 1935 in Niles the daughter of Vincenzo and Julia Theodore Migliozzi. Pauline was a 1953 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed at General Motors Packard Electric for 30 years retiring in 1991....

Oct 31, 2024

Wilbur R. " Woody" Carrell, 79, of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday October 31, 2024 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born December 22, 1944 in Youngstown the son of Janet Johnson Carrell and Russell Carrell Woody was a 1962 graduate of Youngstown South High School and was employed at Republic Works in Cleveland and Youngstown Steel...

Oct 29, 2024

Alonora M. "Ellie" Nastasi, 80, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at Adventura at Humility House Nursing Home in Austintown. She was born October 10, 1944 in Youngstown the daughter of Joseph and Mary DeLorenzo Mastrorilli. Ellie was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed at Topps Market and Macali's as a bakery clerk,...

Oct 28, 2024

Thomas Edward Semple, Sr.,80, of Niles, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on October 28th, surrounded by his family. Born on July 1, 1944 in Warren, Ohio, Tom led a life rich with love, purpose, and adventure. A 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, Tom answered the call to serve, drafted into the...

Oct 28, 2024

The world lost the brightest light with the passing of Edward Mosca, 82, of Niles, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth