Obituaries

Susan Lyn Sprankle

Susan Lyn Sprankle

Mar 11, 2025

Susan Lyn (Hyde) Sprankle, 63, passed away on March 11th, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Frederic Hyde and Lulu Belle (Hoskins) Hyde on July 18th, 1961.

Susan was a graduate of Newton Falls High School and spent 30 years working in retail. She met her husband, John Sprankle, in...

MaryAnn Fulton

MaryAnn Fulton

Mar 4, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of MaryAnn Fulton, affectionately known as “Nanny,” at age 85. Nanny spent her final days surrounded by her loving family, and passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 after a brief illness.

MaryAnn, the eldest of six children, was born on September 12, 1939, to Michael...

Barbara Louise Vlasic

Barbara Louise Vlasic

Mar 2, 2025

Barbara Louise Vlasic, 76, of Niles, passed away on March 2, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 1, 1948 to Thomas and Henrietta (Rouchette) Vlasic in Youngstown, OH. After graduation from Girard High School, Barbara was employed as a LFT Cutter for Delphi.

Barbara loved spending time with her family, especially...

Hazel L. Julian

Hazel L. Julian

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Hazel L. Julian, 69, of Niles, passed away early Thursday evening, February 20th, surrounded by her family, at her residence. 

She was born February 8, 1956 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Roger and Mary Ann (Estes) Chamberlain.

Hazel was a 1974 graduate of Girard High School and worked as a cook for Bob Evans Restaurant in Niles for 32...

Cliffton Dione Scott

Cliffton Dione Scott

Jan 25, 2025

Cliffton Dione Scott, 45, departed this life on January 25, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Mercy Health Care in Youngstown, surrounded by family. Cliffton was born on April 20, 1979 to Karen Scott and Keith Sir Jackson. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1998. He married DeAnna in May 2022 and had worked in construction labor. He was...

Betty Ann Petrilla

Betty Ann Petrilla

Jan 20, 2025

Betty Ann Petrilla , 80, of Youngstown, passed away Monday morning, January 20th, surrounded by her family, at the Omni West Assisted Living Center in Youngstown. 

She was born September 8, 1944 in Warren, a daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Koncsol) Fortune.

Betty attended Niles McKinley High School and spent her adult life as a homemaker, raising and caring for her family.

She...

Betty Jean Smith

Betty Jean Smith

Jan 5, 2025

Betty Jean Smith, 86, of Niles, died Sunday morning, January 5th, at the Continuing Health Care at the Ridge Nursing Center in Mineral Ridge. 

She was born September 19, 1938 in Olive Hill, KY, a daughter of Lenzie E. and Opal (Crisp) Gilliam.

Betty was a 1956 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked as a nursing assistant for St. Joseph's...

Laura Neoma Price

Laura Neoma Price

Dec 14, 2024

Laura Neoma Price, aged 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Liberty Township, Ohio on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Laura was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her.

Laura Neoma Cox was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, daughter of the...

Eileen Jane Schaffert

Eileen Jane Schaffert

Dec 6, 2024

Eileen Jane Schaffert, 70, of Troy Twp., passed away Friday morning, December 6th, surrounded by her family, at her residence. 

She was born November 28, 1954 in Cleveland, a daughter of James and Lillian (Krause) Hoar.

Eileen was a 1972 graduate of West Geauga High School and worked in housekeeping for the Cleveland Clinic for the past 35 years.

She married Roger W....

Ronald Hampton

Ronald Hampton

Dec 1, 2024

Ronald Hampton, 71, of New Waterford, Ohio, passed away on December 1st,2024. He was born June 18th, 1953 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio and was the son of the late Eilen and William Hampton. He was a graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and went on to work as a social worker for 20 plus years. Ronald was married to the...

Allen Anderson

Allen Anderson

Dec 1, 2024

Allen Lee Anderson, 71, of Youngstown passed away on December 1st, 2024 at Canfield Healthcare Center. He was born August 25th, 1953 in Poland, Ohio to the late Harold Anderson and Thelma (Austin) Anderson. 

Allen enjoyed going to flea markets, going on rides with his girlfriend, and had a strong Christian faith.

Allen leaves behind to carry on his memory, his siblings...

Sandra R Procopio

Sandra R Procopio

Nov 30, 2024

Sandra R. Procopio, 89, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandra was born February 17, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio , the daughter of Hazel and Timothy Sullivan. She was a loving woman and in return everyone loved her also. She was a foster parent for many...

Geraldine Kay Miller

Geraldine Kay Miller

Nov 16, 2024

Geraldine Kay Miller, of Niles, 89, passed away, at the Hospice House in Poland, on Saturday, November 16th, following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on August 3, 1935, in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of the late Arthur and Donna Belle Mawby Jenkins.

Geraldine was a 1953 graduate and Salutatorian of Roosvelt High School in MI. She was employed at...

Mary E. Farrell

Mary E. Farrell

Nov 12, 2024

Mary E. Moss Farrell, 73, of Austintown, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2024 surrounded by Her loved ones.

Born April 16th, 1951 in Warren, Ohio, Mary was the daughter of William and Helen (Mikus) Moss.

Mary was a graduate of Niles McKinley, class of 1969.

Mary enjoyed spending her free time doing crafts, but mostly loved to spend time with her grandchildren Rylee,...

Ruth Ann Shriver

Ruth Ann Shriver

Nov 11, 2024

Ruth Ann Shriver of Warren passed away at Hospice House in Poland on November 11, 2024, at 4:10 p.m. She was 63 years old.

Ruth was born in Ravenna on December 19, 1960, the daughter of the late Bert and Bessie McEwen

She dedicated many years of her life to the Salvation Army which was a time that was special to her...

Sandra June Long

Sandra June Long

Nov 4, 2024

Sandra June Hoffman Long of Cortland Ohio.

Born October 26, 1958. Sandra passed on November 4, 2024.

She graduated from Lordstown High School in 1977. She earned her BA in Business Administration from Kent State University.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Shafer Hoffman and John W Hoffman.

She is survived by her life partner, Lee C. Cash of Cortland Oh....

Joseph Laxton

Joseph Laxton

2024

Joseph H. Laxton, 1942-2024:

Joe passed away peacefully and is on his way to his eternal fishing trip on a river bank in heaven.

Joe was born in Fresno, California to Ruth and Stanley Laxton. Joe loved fishing for catfish and was so good at it, he earned the nickname "Catfish Joe".

He also loved picking his guitar, singing, writing songs, Merle Haggard...

Michael W. Kuhl

Michael W. Kuhl

Oct 26, 2024

Michael W. Kuhl was born in Milton, FL on November 28, 1973. He succumbed to his injuries on October 26, 2024, from a tragic car accident.

He leaves behind his grieving mother, Emily, who was blessed to have him in her life; his wife, Michele; his sister-in-law, Dawn; his sister Tena (Raymie) Kuhl, and brother, Shawn (Stacey) Kuhl; and numerous nieces...

Thomas Lee Bush, Sr.

Thomas Lee Bush, Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Thomas Lee Bush Sr. of Austintown passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:10 a.m. in Omni Manor Youngstown. He was 89 years old.

Thomas was born on June 11, 1935, in Kyger, WV, the son of the late Gerald F. and Murrel Smith Bush.

He was a graduate of Belpre High School and furthered his education at Marietta College. Following...

Anthony Tony J. D'Agati

Anthony Tony J. D'Agati

Oct 23, 2024

Anthony J. “Tony” D’Agati, 64, of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Humility House in Austintown.

He was born on March 19, 1960, in Warren, the son of Nick and Nancy DeLuca D’Agati.

Tony was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and owned and operated his own business alongside his wife Kathy for over 30 years as...

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