Obituaries

Deborah Ann McNamara

Deborah Ann McNamara

Sep 12, 2024

Deborah Ann (Walsh) McNamara, better known as Debbie, went home to the Lord on September 12, 2024, in Niles, OH at the age of 65

Born December 26, 1958, in Warren, Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a lifelong resident of Niles, and a cherished member of the community. 

In her free time, she enjoyed traveling with her...

David James Muche

David James Muche

Sep 11, 2024

 David James Muche, a lifelong resident of Niles, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 1:35 p.m. in Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. He was 73 years old.

David was born in Warren on March 16, 1951, the son of the late Raymond and Bertha Muche.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Jones; and a granddaughter, Claudia; and his 2...

William Marcus Cox

William Marcus Cox

Sep 7, 2024

William Marcus Cox, 95 years old, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on July 26, 1929, in Millersburg, OH, the son of the late Armand and Ellen Miller Cox.

After graduating from high school in Millersburg, Bill headed to Ohio Northern University to further his education. At ONU he met...

Jason W. Westfall, Sr.

Jason W. Westfall, Sr.

Sep 1, 2024

Jason W. Westfall, Sr. of Niles passed away at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus surrounded by his loving family on September 1, 2024, at 2:32 p.m. He was 39 years old.

He was born in Warren on June 3, 1985, the son of the late James and Sherry Jacobsen Westfall.

Jason attended Warren G. Harding High School and was a skilled mechanic.

In...

Janet L. Altheide

Janet L. Altheide

Aug 31, 2024

Janet L. Altheide of Youngstown passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 5:39 a.m. in Omni Assisted Living. She was 81.

Janet was born in Youngstown on August 4, 1943, the daughter of the late David Avery and Elieen Wester Phillips.

She was a 1961 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and worked as a waitress at many local restaurants including...

Charles E. Kaden

Charles E. Kaden

Aug 17, 2024

Charles “Chuck” E. Kaden of Poland passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 4:51 p.m. in Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman. He was 71.

Chuck was born in Youngstown on July 8, 1953, the son of the late John and Genevieve Sackville Kaden.

He was a graduate of Wilson High School and was employed as the co-manager of Giant...

Deborah M. Liccardi

Deborah M. Liccardi

Aug 15, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” M. Liccardi, 69, of Warren, went home with the Lord suddenly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 12:15 am in Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge.

Born June 14, 1955, in Warren, she was the daughter of the late James R. Miller and Thelma K. Bradly Miller.

Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School. She was a...

Kriston "Kris" Michael O'Donnell

Kriston "Kris" Michael O'Donnell

Aug 14, 2024

Kriston “Kris” Michael O’Donnell of Stoneboro, PA, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. He was 51 years old.

Kris was born on July 19, 1973, in Sharon, PA, the son of Patrick Raymond and Debra Cione O’Donnell.

He was a 1991 graduate of Hickory High School and was employed as...

Rocky Paul DeFrank Sr.

Rocky Paul DeFrank Sr.

Aug 11, 2024

Rocky Paul DeFrank Sr., 69, of Girard, passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, Aug. 11, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Born on July 22, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the cherished son of the late John Anthony and Phyllis Christina DeFrank.

He grew up on Youngstown’s East side and graduated from East High School. 

Professionally, Rocky was a gifted chef. He...

Verna M. Ulrich

Verna M. Ulrich

Aug 11, 2024

Verna M. Ulrich of Warren passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 5:10 a.m. in Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge. She was 83.

She was born October 11, 1940, in Seattle, WA, a daughter of the late Melvin S. and Helene (Parker) Hunter.

Verna was a homemaker and was of Methodist Faith. On July 5, 1958, she married Kenneth Burdette Ulrich....

Roy Wallace Brown

Roy Wallace Brown

Aug 10, 2024

AUSTINTOWN - Roy Wallace Brown, 84, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House, Saturday, August 10th, 2024.

The youngest of five children, Roy was born May 20th 1940, in Youngstown, to the late Milo Burrows Brown and Ruth O’Neil Brown. He was raised by his mother and grandmother, Margaret Walkingshaw Nelson O’Neil. He attended school in Austintown and North Lima before...

Rhonda Lee Rowan

Rhonda Lee Rowan

Aug 8, 2024

Rhonda Lee Rowan, age 54, of Andover, Ohio left this earth to join her Lord and Savior suddenly without warning, on Thursday August 8, 2024.

Rhonda was born in Warren Ohio on April 9, 1970, to Marlene (Fleming) and Bobby Rowan. She is survived by her sister, Tricia (Bill) Conger of Cherry Valley, brother Dion (Jennifer) Rowan of Cortland, Ohio, stepfather,...

David E. Chismark, Sr.

David E. Chismark, Sr.

Aug 5, 2024

David E. Chismark Sr, 87, Girard, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at Concord Hartford Nursing Home in Hartford, Ohio. Dave was born December 24, 1936, in Girard, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Helen (Blackburn) Chismark. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

 He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, David (Christina) Chismark Jr, of Little Rock,...

Helen Marie Jones

Helen Marie Jones

Jul 29, 2024

Helen Marie Jones (aka Fuzz / Fuzzy) Aged 82, passed away quietly in the night in her home under care of her loving daughter Michelle at her on July 29, 2024 in Youngstown / Struthers, OH. 

Born on July 20, 1942, Helen's life was marked by her deep affection for music, animals, and gardening. Her home was a sanctuary for her...

Barbara Kaplin

Barbara Kaplin

Jul 25, 2024

Barb Kaplin, 62, passed away suddenly on 7/25/24. She leaves behind her husband Carl, three children, Thomas, Melanie, & Melissa and granddaughter Aubrey. Her spirit will greatly be missed.

Carol Buzzelli

Carol Buzzelli

Jul 24, 2024

Carol Ann Buzzelli of Warren, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:25 p.m. in St. Joseph Hospital. She was 67 years old.

Carol was born in Warren on September 19, 1956, the daughter of the late Robert E. and Shirley Linamen Gregory Jr.

She was a 1974 graduate of Western Reserve High School. Carol was a bus driver for Community...

Joseph William Moenich

Joseph William Moenich

Jul 23, 2024

Joseph William Moenich, 82, of Youngstown, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Hospice House in Poland.

Joseph was born in Youngstown on June 3, 1942, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Toth Moenich. In his younger days Joseph was a horse jockey. He later became a truck driver.

In his free time Joseph enjoyed spending his time on...

Janet E. Pitts

Janet E. Pitts

Jul 21, 2024

Janet E. Pitts of Niles passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 8:30 p.m. in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 63.

Janet was born in Warren on September 27, 1960, the daughter of Sherman and Virginia Cline Campbell Sr.

She was a 1978 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and was of Christian faith.

In her free time,...

Thomas C. Shepard

Thomas C. Shepard

Jul 20, 2024

Thomas C. Shepard of North Jackson passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 3:15 p.m. in Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown. He was 81 years old.

He was born in North Jackson on August 29, 1942, the son of the late Ross and Edna Knipe Shepard.

Thomas was self employed owning and operating Shepard’s Mobile Homes selling used cars and mobile homes.

In...

Calvin L. Fish

Calvin L. Fish

Jul 20, 2024

Calvin L Fish, aged 65, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Warren, Ohio. Born on August 9, 1958, he was the son of Robert and Geneva Fish.

A graduate of LaBrae High School. He dedicated over 25 years to the Kmart Distribution Center. Calvin was an avid fisherman, a hobby that brought him peace and solitude. He was a father...

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