Obituaries

Oct 26, 2024

Youngstown, Ohio-Rosalind Mary "Roz DeGennaro, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Roz was born on December 30,1937 in Youngstown, Ohio; the daughter of the late Comiel and Mary Troll Turello.

Rosalind graduated from Liberty High School in 1956. She was an accomplished singer and encouraged to consider...

Oct 26, 2024

Mary J. Shoemaker, 82, of Niles, passed away on Saturday October 26, 2024 at her residence. She was born October 1, 1942 in Pataskala, Ohio the daughter of William and Fern Zeune. Mary was employed at Alberini's Restaurant in Niles and enjoyed cooking. She will be deeply missed by her son Tracy Shoemaker, with whom she made her home,...

Oct 21, 2024

Melodi "Renee" Fiorenzo, 66, of Liberty, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Youngstown Hospital. She was a kind and loving soul, always ready to lend a helping hand. Renee was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 10, 1958. She was the eldest daughter of Melvin and Patricia (Brogan)...

Oct 17, 2024

Roselyn M. Fonce, 77, of Niles, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was born February 6, 1947 in Youngstown the daughter of Patsy and Julia Dandino DeLaratta. She was a 1965 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and employed for 30 years at Delphi Packard Electric retiring in...

Oct 17, 2024

Richard L. "Dick"  Marier, 84, of Niles, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Joseph's Warren Hospital. He was born September 19, 1940 in Westbrook, Maine the son of Leo and Sarah LaBrie Marier. Richard was a graduate of Westbrook High School. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including a...

Oct 15, 2024

Alma M. Stabile, 86, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday October 15, 2024 at Shepherd of The Valley Howland. She was born December 10, 1937 in Youngstown the daughter of Perry and Mary Severino Cervello. Alma was a 1955 graduate of Youngstown East High School and employed as a secretary at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for 34...

Oct 8, 2024

Charles L. "Chuck" Jones Jr., 67, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1957 in Warren the son of Charles and Dorothy May Finnerty Jones Sr. He was a 1975 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and The Illinois Job Core where he learned how to weld. Chuck was...

Oct 4, 2024

Daniel L. Hall, 77, of Niles, passed away on Friday October 4, 2024 with his wife by his side. He was born November 2, 1946 to Harold and Bonnie (Bills) Hall in Steubenville, Ohio. Dan was a graduate of Steubenville Big Red High School and Kent State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business. He worked his...

Sep 30, 2024

Judith A. Schuller, 80 of Niles, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Shepherd of The Valley Liberty.

Judith was born on August 9, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of John and Helen Churan Susany.

Judy was a 1962 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, a member of Saint Pope John XXlll Catholic...

Sep 16, 2024

Mario J. Gioiello, 23, of Girard, left us unexpectedly on Monday Sept. 16, 2024, while heading out on another Alaskan adventure. He is now flying with the angels rather than in the skies of Ohio and Alaska He was born Dec. 31, 2000 in Youngstown Ohio, as part of the "GIO TRIO." Triplets, including sisters, Elena Jo and Jolena...

Sep 16, 2024

Larry Verhosek, 78, of North Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Niles, passed away on Monday September 16, 2024. Larry was born December 15, 1945 and raised in Niles, Ohio the son of the late Edward and Florence Lazzio Verhosek. He was a 1963 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in...

Sep 11, 2024

Mildred "Millie" Boyer, 91, of Niles, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday September 11, 2024. Millie was born on October 31, 1932, in Niles, Ohio to the late Antonia (Slanina) and Peter Loncarevich. Millie graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1951 during which time she played on the basketball team. She married Charles Robert Boyer on...

Sep 11, 2024

Concetta M. McCracken, 81 of Niles, passed away on Wednesday September 11, 2024 at Hospice of The Valley Hospice House in Poland. She was born July 1, 1943 in Warren the daughter of Alex and Rose Corso Testa. Concetta was a 1961 graduate of Ursuline High School and was employed at Delphi Packard Electric for 30 years. Her husband...

Sep 10, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Carbone 67, of Brookfield passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 6, 1957, the son of Louis and Evelyn Tisone Carbone. Larry was a 1975 graduate of John F. Kennedy high school. He always had dreams of being an architect, but...

Sep 1, 2024

Angela Mae "Dolly" Ballotta Kaercher,90, of Niles, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born in Niles on June 21, 1934, Dolly was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Agnes Cione Ballotta. From an early age, she exhibited musical talent like her father, becoming an accomplished pianist. Dolly was also...

Aug 27, 2024

Concetta  R. "Connie" Chima, 74, of Niles, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2024 at Continuing Health Care of Niles. She was born August 24, 1950 in Bagnoli Iripino Italy the daughter of Thomas and Giovanna Cuzzo Prezioso. Connie was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, and was employed in the dietary department at Trumbull Memorial Hospital...

Aug 22, 2024

Ronald P. Emery, age 67, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.  Ron was born on April 19, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio to Paul and Janice Emery.  He was a graduate of Girard High School,  Hiram College where he received his Bachelor's Degree and Antioch University where he received his PhD.  Ron spent his lifelong career working for numerous businesses...

Aug 14, 2024

Barbara Ann Marsh, 68, of Warren, passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at Community Skilled Health Care Center in Warren. She was born December 20, 1955 in Warren the daughter of William and Beverly Davies. Barb was a 1974 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was employed as Production Clerk at Lake to River Girl Scout Council...

Aug 11, 2024

Robert "Bob" W. Molody, 78, of Lordstown, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024. He was born June 15, 1946 in Warren the son of Uochem and Doris Weimer Molody. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and was employed as a truck driver for 25 years at Cassens Motor Transport. After his retirement he worked ...

Aug 4, 2024

Dolores P. (Lapolla) Macali of Niles passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Niles on April 13, 1930, to Samuel and Mary (Bartik) Lapolla. After graduating from Niles McKinley High School in 1948, Dolores earned her bachelor of arts degree from Flora Stone Mather College, the women's...