Obituaries

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.

Jan 6, 2013

Mary Jane Liste, 83, of Niles, died Sunday January 6, 2013 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren.

She was born July 27, 1929 in Niles the daughter of Gilbert and Grace Peters Morello.

She was a 1949 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in...

Jan 3, 2013

Helen B. McCoy, 92, of Niles died at 10:00AM Thursday January 3, 2013 at her daughter's home where she resided..

She was born September 19, 1920 in Niles the daughter of Guy and Minnie Roberts Smurro.

Helen was a 1938 graduate of Niles McKinley High School where she was a member of the marching...

Dec 30, 2012

Sue Spanos Papalas Wilson, 81 of Niles died at 7:30PM Sunday December 30, 2012 at her daughter's residence.

She was born August 17, 1931 in Warren the daughter of Nick and Georgia Pavlis Spanos.

She was a 1949 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and employed as an activities assistant at Shepherd of...

Dec 13, 2012

Shirley Scarnecchia, 70 of Canton, formerly of Niles died Thursday December 13, 2012 at The Laurels of Canton Nursing Home.

Born April 11, 1942 in New Castle, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Antoinette Nastasi and Albert Ehrenberg

She was a lifelong Niles area resident. Shirley was a homemaker where she enjoyed...

Dec 13, 2012

Rose Mary Mullins, 89. of Niles, died Thursday December 13, 2012.

She was born January 9, 1923 in Niles the daughter of Philip and Anna Scaduto Stabile.

She was a 1942 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a supervisor at General Electric Niles Glass for 40 years, a member of Our Lady of Mount...

Dec 7, 2012

Angie L. Marchese DeSantis ,76, of Niles died Friday December 7th at Autumn Hills Care Center in Niles. She was born April 18, 1936 in Niles the daughter of Peter and Angeline Ravella Marchese. Angie was a 1954 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and worked with her sisters at Pollys Beauty Shop on Mason Street in Niles,...

Dec 5, 2012

Niles Police Captain Richard L. McFalls, 62, died Wednesday December 5th at 4:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Health Care Center in Warren. He was born April 18, 1950 in Sharon PA., the son of Martin T. and Beverly A. Jackson McFalls. Rick graduated from McDonald High School in 1968, attended Slippery Rock State University and Youngstown State University...

Nov 28, 2012

Sharon J. Fink, 49, of Bristolville, died at 11:35 a.m. Wednesday November 28th at Western Reserve Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born November 5, 1963 in Warren, the daughter of John E. Boyle and Judith A. Sovik. Sharon was a 1981 graduate of Bristolville High School, was a current student at Kent State Trumbull Branch studying as...

Nov 16, 2012

Raymond E. Bowyer, 71, of Canfield, died at 12:45AM Friday November 16, 2012 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.

He was born March 2, 1941 in Youngstown the son of Worthy and Ruth Jackson Bowyer Sr.

Ray attended Youngstown Rayen High School and was employed for 45 years as an...

Nov 13, 2012

Irene C. Sudano, 75, of Niles, died at 6:11 a.m. Tuesday November 13, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren while surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 28, 1937 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and raised by her adoring grandparents. She was of the Byzantine Catholic Faith. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Joseph...

Nov 9, 2012

Stephen C. Boyer, 53, of Niles died Friday November 9, 2012 at The Cleveland Clinic.

He was born November 13, 1958 in Warren the son of Charles and Millie Loncarevich Boyer.

Stephen was a 1976 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, employed as a Gold Cross Ambulance Paramedic for 30 years and a McKinley...

Nov 2, 2012

Sarah A. Zuzolo, 93, of Niles, died at 6:15AM Friday November 2, 2012 at her residence.

She was born October 29, 1919 in Niles the daughter of Anthony and Jenny Perna Matash Sr.

Sarah attended Niles City Schools, was a homemaker, a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, church festival...

Oct 24, 2012

Carole Lea Smith ,70 Funeral Services will be held at 10am Saturday October 27 at Niles Christian Assembly for Carole Lea Smith , who departed from this life on Oct 24th at 6pm at northside hospital in Youngstown. Carole was born in Connelsville, PA on August 10, 1942. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary...

Oct 17, 2012

Nellie Marchionte, 88. of Warren, died at 3:10PM Wednesday October 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Warren.

She was born March 27, 1924 in Warren the daughter of Gabriel and Mary DiCantio Laprocina.

Nellie was employed for 20 years as a waitress at CafAC. 422 and was a member of Our Lady...

Oct 12, 2012

Roger L. Fertig, Sr., 63, of Warren died at 6:12AM Friday October 12, 2012 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born November 6, 1948 in Dundalk, Maryland the son of James and Roza Burdette Fertig. Roger was a 1966 High School graduate in Maryland and employed as skilled repairmen at Delphi Packard and General Motors in Lordstown for...

Oct 6, 2012

Viola M. Franco, 84, of Austintown, died at 6:44AM Saturday October 6, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

She was born May 19, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Louis and Annette Monaco Putigano.

Viola was of the Catholic faith. She was a homemaker and her greatest joy in life was her...