Obituaries

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

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...