Obituaries

Apr 10, 2013

Robert John Allen, 73 of Zephyrhills, Florida formerly of Niles died April 10, 2013 in Tampa Florida.

He was born November 3, 1939 in Warren, Ohio the son of William and Etta May Coy Allen.

He was a 1957 graduate of Howland High School and played baseball for the Tiger's ,Warren AA Hardball League,...

Apr 9, 2013

Marlene E. Smith, 63, of Warren died 5:40pm Tuesday April 9th at her residence. She was born May 12, 1949 in Sewickley, PA. the daughter of Norman Jack and Lula Keith Eckley. Marlene was a 1968 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed at Delphi Packard as a mold operator for 30 years before retiring in...

Apr 7, 2013

Nicholas Mariotti Jr. , 72, died 8:39 a.m. Sunday morning at his residence in Niles. Nick was born February 18, 1941 in Youngstown the son of Nicholas Sr. and Mary Levero Mariotti. A 1959 graduate of Niles McKinley High School , Nick worked at US Steel for 22 years in the inspection department and later at Taylor Steel...

Apr 1, 2013

Maria Teresa DeGennaro, 90, of Niles, died 1:20 a.m. Monday April 1st at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. She was born March 17, 1923 in Quadrelle, Avellino, Italy the daughter of Domenico and Giovanna Napolitano. Maria owned and operated Maria's Pizza in Niles with her husband, was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in...

Mar 30, 2013

Mary Turillo Kramarich, 90, formerly of Youngstown and Vienna, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:40pm Saturday March 30th at Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 5, 1922 in Youngstown the daughter of Dominic and Philomena Lagnes Turillo. Mary was a 1940 graduate of South High School and was employed at Youngstown Sheet and Tube...

Mar 29, 2013

Margaret "Margie" Chalmers,78, of Niles died at 2:51AM Friday March 29, 2013 at Northside Hospital in Youngstown.

She was born December 21 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Margaret Cavanaugh Chalmers.

She was a 1953 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed in the Personnel Department at General Motors Lordstown for...

Mar 25, 2013

John Vendemia, 68, of Niles died at 7:40PM Monday March 25, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren.

He was born May 10, 1944 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the son of Anthony and Jeanette Palumbo Vendemia.

John was a 1963 graduate of Brookfield High School and employed as a meat cutter at A & P...

Mar 23, 2013

Marie A. Melillo, 90, of Niles died Saturday March 23, 2013 at her daughter's residence.

She was born February 15, 1923 in Niles the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Coates Soda Sr.

Marie was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, The Catholic Women's Club, a homemaker, and enjoyed golfing...

Feb 20, 2013

Ruth M. Villio Leedy, 81 of Niles died Wednesday February 20, 2013 at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Home in Niles surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 1, 1931 in Niles the daughter of James and Raffaela Bottigliero Villio.

Ruth was employed for 3 years at Niles Laundry and as a...

Feb 18, 2013

Paul F. Congilio, 86, Bonita Springs, Florida died Monday February 18th at University of Miami Hospital in Miami FL.. Paul was born February 10, 1927 in Lamberville, New Jersey the son of Paul and Catherine Congilio. He was employed as a truck driver for Daniels motor freight and Jones motor freight. Paul was a devout Catholic, a United...

Feb 14, 2013

Audrey Jean Calbert, 63, of Warren, died 5:29pm Thursday February 14th at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. She was born July 26, 1949 in Warren the daughter of Leon Ware and Esther Jackson Windom. She was employed at Warren city schools as a custodian, General Electric, and also worked as a bartender. Audrey grew up as a member...

Feb 8, 2013

Colleen A. Donovan, 61, died 4:15 a.m. Friday, February 8th at Shepherd of the Valley nursing home in Niles. She was born November 29, 1951, in Warren, the daughter of Michael J. and Rosa McCluskey Donovan. She will be deeply missed by her two daughters April Haught of Youngstown and Tammie McMurray of Warren, her sister Patricia Faber...

Feb 2, 2013

Dorothy A. Holan , 85, died 3:08am February 2nd at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles. Dorothy was born March 18 , 1927 in Franklin Township PA the daughter of Carl and Molly Fuller Koslosky. She was a 1945 graduate of Ellsworth High School in PA. and worked for 7 years as a cashier at Montgomery Wards before...

Jan 27, 2013

Teresa M. Marburger, 56, of Warren died at 5:32 p.m. Sunday January 27th at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1956 in Beaver Falls PA the daughter of Jesse Campbell and Donna Wills Parker. Teresa was a 1974 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and her family church...

Jan 22, 2013

Gerald L.Cramer,70, of Niles died Tuesday January 22nd at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles. He was born June 10,1942 in Punxsutawney PA the son of William and Mary Ellen Hileman Cramer.. Gerald was employed as a mail carrier for 15 years before retiring in 2004 and was also a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. His wife...

Jan 20, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Papaharalambos Dicenzi. 79, of Niles, died Sunday, Jan, 20, 2013 at 10:45 p.m. at Shepherd of The Valley in Niles, in her daughter, Mary Kay's arms. Betty was born November 11, 1933, in Weirton, West Virginia, the oldest daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Biggins Papaharalambos. Betty was baptized at St Nicholas Orthodox church on November 16,...

Jan 11, 2013

Josephine M. Guarino, 97, of Niles died at 11:45AM Friday January 11, 2013 at Briarfield atThe Ridge Nursing Home in Mineral Ridge.

She was born December 8, 1915 in Niles the daughter of Carmen and Rachel Donnarummo Villio.

Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, a homemaker, and...

Jan 11, 2013

Michael S. Benedict, 68, of Cortland, died Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Joseph's Health Center in Warren.

He was born June 5, 1944 in Youngstown, the son of Michael and Catherine O'Dea Benedict.

Michael was a 1962 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He began his work as an electrician at Ohio Lamp...

Jan 8, 2013

Rose C. Bergana, 91. of Niles died at 3:40PM January 8, 2012 at St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown.

She was born May 18, 1921 in Warren the daughter of Leonard and Mary Ravella Simeone.

Rose was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a homemaker, member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Jan 8, 2013

Rose Cassandra Rubis Pogoreltz, 91, of Niles, formerly of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania died Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at her residence.

She was born October 9, 1921 in East Brady, Pennsylvania the daughter of Angelo and Bertha Oliver Rubis.

Rose was a homemaker, member of Saint Patrick Church, and enjoyed sewing, playing bingo, and traveling.