Obituaries

Shirley M. (Little) Parker

Shirley M. (Little) Parker

Jun 9, 2024

Shirley M. (Little) Parker of Niles passed away after a short illness on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 3:30 pm in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 95.

Shirley was born in Youngstown on November 2, 1928, the daughter of the late Warren E. and Emma (James) Little.

She was a 1946 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and...

Grace Melidona

Grace Melidona

Jun 8, 2024

Grace Melidona, beloved sister, aunt, and cherished family member passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2024, in Cleveland, OH. She was born April 12, 1946, to Anthony and Helen Minniti Melidona, who preceded her in death.

Grace is survived by her sister, Jennie (Jeff) Skahan, brother, Frank (Cathy) Melidona.

Though she never married or had children, Grace’s love and care extended to...

Rodney Lynn Henneman

Rodney Lynn Henneman

Jun 4, 2024

Rodney Lynn Henneman, age 67, of Cortland passed away at his home on June 4, 2024. He was born on June 24, 1957, to Carl Vernon Henneman and Dorothy Pardee Henneman.

Rodney joined the U.S. Marine Corp straight out of high school and served his country proudly. He was a tow motor operator for Kmart Distribution for 30 years. He was...

Jeri A. Shipe

Jeri A. Shipe

Jun 2, 2024

Jeri A. Shipe, 85 of Boardman, Ohio, died June 2, 2024, in Other Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House.

Mrs. Shipe was born October 28, 1938, in Downey, CA, daughter of the late Stanley and Harriet Phillips Duncan.

Lived in Chula Vista, CA for many years and then moved to Mesquite, Nevada for 15 years and after her husband passed, she went...

Douglas E. Grant

Douglas E. Grant

May 25, 2024

Douglas E. Grant of Niles. passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. in Continuing Healthcare of Niles. He was 68.

Doug was born July 13, 1955, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Robert and Margie (Shreckengost) Grant.  

He retired from Giant Eagle in Jamestown Village Plaza and in his spare time he enjoyed watching the Cleveland...

Patricia Ann Meyer

Patricia Ann Meyer

May 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Meyer of Lordstown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 12:25 p.m. in University Hospital Portage. She was 89 years old.

Patricia was born in Brownsville, PA, on April 21, 1935, the daughter of the late William and Helen (Zias) Zombar.

Following high school, Mrs. Meyer worked for the United Telephone Company. In 1958 she married the love...

Dave Harrington

Dave Harrington

May 8, 2024

David “Dave” H. Harrington, 76, of Niles, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.Dave was born in Meadville, PA, on March 30, 1948, a son of the late Herbert and Sarah (Rodgers) Harrington. He was a graduate of Howland High School. He was proud to have retired after more than 30 years at Landscape Unlimited....

Gary Patrick Wagner

Gary Patrick Wagner

May 7, 2024

Gary Patrick Wagner of Niles passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Shepherd of the Valley Girard. He was 76.

Mr. Wagner was born in Youngstown on May 19, 1947, the son of the late Paul and Anna Madden Wagner.

He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Following high school, Gary proudly served our country in...

Kathy Raines

Kathy Raines

Apr 30, 2024

Kathy Raines of Warren, formerly of Niles passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 7:56 p.m. in St. Joseph Hospital. She was 69.

Kathy was born in Petersburg, WV on December 24, 1954, the daughter of the late Michael and Ruby Lough Raines.

She was a 1973 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Kathy retired after 30 years of employment...

Jennifer Plant

Jennifer Plant

Apr 26, 2024

Jennifer Plant of Kinsman passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, in St. Elizabeth – Mercy Health Youngstown from injuries sustained in a work-related accident. She was 37.

Jennifer was born in Conneaut on December 28, 1986, the daughter of Hershel and Cherie Plant Flowers.

She was a high school graduate and attended Joseph Badger High School.  

In her spare time, Jennifer...

Faith Lee Day

Faith Lee Day

Apr 24, 2024

Faith Lee Day, of Niles, Ohio, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed awayat her residence after a lengthy illness with her loving family by her side.She was 68 years old. Faith was born a daughter of the late Harry Frank Asbury Day Jr. andMable Chris Shaw Day Kapuchuck on October 17, 1955, in Warren, Ohio. She...

Jason Betras

Jason Betras

Apr 21, 2024

Jason Betras, 43, of Niles, passed away following a brief illness on April 21, 2024, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Jason was born in Warren on June 4, 1980, a son of Mitchell and Janet (Zorn) Betras. He was a 1998 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and went on to further his education at Kent State University. He earned a Bachelor...

Dylan James Puz

Dylan James Puz

Apr 19, 2024

Dylan James Puz, of Niles OH, passed away in a tragic car accident on April 19th, 2024, in Brackettville TX. The District Manager was on a work assignment when he lost his life at 23 years old.

Dylan was born in Youngstown on July 16th, 2000, to Amy (Sherk) Cuthbert and David Puz. He graduated from Girard Jr./Sr. High school in...

Ivor Undertajlo

Ivor Undertajlo

Apr 15, 2024

Ivor Undertajlo of McDonald passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 9:21 a.m. in Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown. He was 62 years old. 

Ivor was born on April 6, 1962, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Basil and Sybil Selzer Undertajlo. 

He graduated high school in Florida and worked as a printing press operator. 

Mr. Undertajlo was an avid...

Clark A Biles

Clark A Biles

Apr 10, 2024

Clark A. Biles, 69, formerly of North Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Mr. Biles was born on September 18, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late Wilfred and Elsie (Weber) Biles. He was a 1973 graduate of Jackson Milton High School where he was very active in numerous clubs...

Philip "Phil" Warner Laughlin

Philip "Phil" Warner Laughlin

Apr 8, 2024

Philip “Phil” Warner Laughlin, musician and artist of Warren, Ohio, passed away on April 8th, 2024 at the age of 88.

He leaves behind his wife Alesia Battista of Warren who he married in 1975 and his daughter Patricia Laughlin, of Warren, Ohio, amongst many family members and friends.

From a young age, Phil experienced many adventures through his artistic talents.  In...

Angelique Iams

Angelique Iams

Apr 7, 2024

Angelique Iams of Mineral Ridge passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in her residence. She was 35.

Angelique was born in Columbus on February 24, 1989, the daughter of Diana Centers Wheeler.

She worked as tech support and customer care for Majorel.

Angelique was a caring person and was a loving cat mother to her furry child, Butt Butt, as well as...

Frederick G. Cutright

Frederick G. Cutright

Apr 6, 2024

Frederick G. Cutright of Warren, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2:27 p.m. in his residence with his loving family by his side. He was 81 years old.

Fred was born in Warren on November 12, 1942, the son of the late Gerald and Elizabeth Woodman Cutright.

He was a 1962 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Mr. Cutright retired...

Martin C. Bartholomew

Martin C. Bartholomew

Apr 5, 2024

 Martin C. Bartholomew of Champion, formerly of Bristolville passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8:18 a.m. in his residence. He was 62 years old.

Martin was born in Bristolville on July 18, 1961, the son of the late Richard A and Joyce A. Alexi.

Mr. Bartholomew worked at Universal Polymer and Rubber, Inc and was of Christian Faith. 

Martin’s world revolved...

Donald J. Bell

Donald J. Bell

Apr 5, 2024

Donald J. Bell of Austintown, formerly of Cortland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Hospice House. He was 74.

Don was born October 9, 1949, the son of the late Sam Bell and Constance Natoli Bell.

He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1967.

Don was a veteran of the Air Force. He worked for JB...

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