Obituaries

Aug 5, 2006

Michael Rick Smith, 55, of Warren, died Sunday, August 6, 2006. He was born October 21, 1950 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the son of Shayle Webster and Betty Lou Albright Smith, and had lived in the Warren area for the past ten years.

Dr. Smith was a professor of English at the Kent State-Trumbull campus. He enjoyed...

Aug 4, 2006

Raymond W. Stevenson, 81 of Garrettsville, OH, died Friday, August 4, 2006 in Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, Ohio He was born October 18, 1924 in New Castle, PA, the son of the late Walter and Melissa May Johnson Stevenson.

He served in World War II in the US Army with Co. K 23rd Infantry, where he was awarded...

Jul 31, 2006

Cortland - Victor J. Teachout, age 79 of Cortland, OH, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 in Lake Vista of Cortland. He was born February 18, 1927 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Leo and Margaret Gorman Teachout Sr.

Mr. Teachout was a World War II veteran of the US Navy serving in the Asiatic...

Jul 29, 2006

Michael Pastovich, Sr., 84, of Bazetta, died at home 6:15 AM Saturday, July 29, 2006. He was born August 10, 1921 in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas and Mary Lapushansky Pastovich, and had lived in Trumbull County since 1953.

Mr. Pastovich was owner of P. & S. Drywall. He served in the U.S. Army during World War...

Jul 27, 2006

David P. Bunea, 63, of Warren, died 2:10 AM Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Washington Square Healthcare Center in Warren. He was born August 19, 1942 in Warren, the son of John and Dorothy Gillen Bunea.

Mr. Bunea had worked at the coke plant for Republic Steel.

Surviving are his sons, David and Raymond Bunea,...

Jul 24, 2006

RANCHO BERNARDO, Calif. - Robert S. Sheets, 82, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 24, 2006, in California.

He was born on Jan. 10, 1924, in Columbiana and studied at Kent State University after serving overseas in the Army for two years. He operated Leavittsburg Hardware for 36 years and was active in the...

Jul 23, 2006

Leona Marie Burton passed away on July 23, 2006. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 27, 1910, the daughter of Gottlieb and Ellen Jane Ziegler. Leona, beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Burton, who preceded her in death in 1963, was a source of love and strength to her family until the end of her days....

Jul 20, 2006

Angela Nicole Miner, 8, and Jenna Leeann Miner, 6, died in a fire at their home in Niles on Thursday, July 20, 2006.

Angela and Jenna were students at Bonham Elementary School in Niles.

Surviving are their father, Robert (Ashley) Miner of Bristolville; grandparents Robert and JoAnn Robison of Bristolville; great-grandmother Ann Baldwin of Bazetta;...

Jul 13, 2006

Rose G. Boyd, 91, of Howland, died 9:22 PM Thursday, July 13, 2006 at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring. She was born December 12, 1914 in North East, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert and Beulah Louisa Smith Grimshaw, and had lived in Trumbull County for over 60 years.

Mrs. Boyd was a member of Christ Episcopal Church...

Jul 11, 2006

A. MARAE (MARIE) OHL DEAL December 29, 1914 - July 11, 2006

"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" Philippians 3:14 KJV

A. Marae (Marie) Ohl Deal, 91 was called home by her loving Lord in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 11, 2006,...

Jul 3, 2006

Olga Rappold, 86, of Warren, OH, died Monday, July 3, 2006 in Imperial Skilled Care Center.

She was born Friday, March 19, 1920 in Salerno, Italy, the Daughter of the late John DellaTrecchia and the late Anne Duraco.

She worked as a Women's Apparel Retail Buyer for The Rappold Company. She was a member of...

Jun 28, 2006

Marguerite L. Logan, 92, formerly of Champion, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. She was born December 12, 1913 in Warren, the daughter of W. Dwight and Eva Mae Parker Wormley, and had lived in the Warren area all her life.

Mrs. Logan was a 1932 graduate of Warren G. Harding...

Jun 27, 2006

Russell D. Weaver, 87, of Warren, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at home. He was born August 30, 1917 in Punxsutawney, Pa., the son of George and Otie Coontz Weaver, and had lived in Trumbull County since 1952.

Mr. Weaver had worked in sales for J.C. Penney for over 60 years. He served in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 26, 2006

Frances I. Florio, of Warren, OH, passed away Monday, June 26, 2006 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. She was born in Vernon Township, Ohio, daughter of the late DeArlie and Grace (Troutman) Bush.

Mrs. Florio had worked as a Personnel Supervisor for SS Kresgee Co. and then K-Mart, retiring in 1983. She was a graduate of Champion High...

Jun 24, 2006

Anna Mae Wood, 85, of Southington, died 10:00 AM Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Windsor House of Champion. She was born October 25, 1920 in Warren, the daughter of William and Pearl Beckley Mullee, and had lived in Trumbull County all her life.

Anna attended First Assembly of God in Warren. She loved animals and was especially...

Jun 24, 2006

Edgar F. Leasure, 85, of West Farmington, died 1:57 PM Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Forum Health - Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren. He was born October 16, 1920 in Connellsville, Pa., the son of Chester and Ethel Crise Leasure, and had lived in Trumbull County since 1946.

Mr. Leasure was a graduate of Connellsville High School...

Jun 24, 2006

Daniel P. Beers, 85, of Warren, died 12:40 AM Saturday, June 24, 2006 at home. He was born December 12, 1920 in Allentown, Pa., the son of Daniel A. and Florence Biery Beers, and had lived in Warren since 1922.

Mr. Beers served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Master Dry Cleaners...

Jun 22, 2006

Michael A. Merritt, 50, of Warren, died 1:25 PM Thursday, June 22, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center. He was born May 5, 1956 in Cleveland, the son of Melvin and Betty F. Elmore Merritt, and had lived in the Warren area for over 25 years.

Mike had worked as a machinist and a carpenter. He was...

Jun 20, 2006

Ellen L. Robertson, 63, of Tampa, Florida, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at home. She was born March 2, 1943 in Ellwood City, Pa., the daughter of Patrick and Marge Milchek Slevin, and had recently moved to Florida from Massachusetts.

Ellen had worked as a nurse's aide at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio. She enjoyed crafts...

Jun 18, 2006

John R. "Jack" Swesey, 65, of Warren, died 10:40 PM Sunday at Forum Health - Trumbull Memorial Hospital. He was born August 17, 1940 in Bettar, Pa., the son the Paul and Gertrude Mellinger Swesey, and had lived in Trumbull County most of his life.

Jack worked as a truck driver for E.I.C.C., Inc. He enjoyed camping...