Obituaries

Jul 6, 2013

CHAMPION - John (Jay) A. DeBon, III, 35, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in an auto accident in Portage Co. Jay was born on October 28, 1977 in Akron, the son of John DeBon, Jr. and Donna Golubski.

Jay was employed as a chef at Crossing Cafe in Aurora. He enjoyed cooking, listening to music,...

Jul 5, 2013

Cortland - Frank V. Bower, 76, died Friday, July 5, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1937 in Warren, and was the son of the late Frank and Clothilda (Flask) Bower.

He worked for 25 years for WT Grant Company, and retired from Albert Guarnieri Company in 1999. Frank served his country...

Jul 4, 2013

CORTLAND - Kathleen A. Kay, 66, died peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Laurie Ann Nursing Home. She was born on July 15, 1946 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Frederick and Christine Roman Meredith.

Kathleen was a member of the 1st Presbyterian Church and a founding member of S.O.P.H.I.A. (Stop One Place Help is...

Jul 2, 2013

WARREN - Peggy R. Chaney, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Hospice House in Poland. She was born on March 4, 1950 in Atlanta, GA., the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Barlow) Chaney.

Peggy was a graduate of Warren Western Reserve. She retired after 35 years from Delphi Packard Electric as...

Jul 1, 2013

NEWTON FALLS - Charles "Babe" R. Cumberledge, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Warren. He was born on September 7, 1930 in Littleton, West Virginia, the son of the late Carl and Jeanetta (Anderson) Cumberledge.

Charles was retired from US Gypsum as an Industrial Mechanic Foreman.

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Jul 1, 2013

CHAMPION - Nicole Denise Janikowski, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 1, 2013. She was born on the Island of Curacao on December 19, 1965, the daughter of Jean Jacques & Ivonne (De Lanoy) Beaujon.

Nicole earned her Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She was employed at Hillside Rehabilitation Center...

Jun 25, 2013

WARREN - Joseph Alfred DeMattio, 64, passed away from cardiac arrest at his residence on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Joe was born on July 17, 1948 in Warren and was the son of Anthony and Domenica (Pisegna) DeMattio.

He was a 1967 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, and was a Navy veteran. He retired from...

Jun 25, 2013

CORTLAND - Dorothy G. Greenaway, age 93, passed away on June 25, 2013 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was the beloved daughter of Presley H. and Mae (Dean) Bruce. She was born in Warren on August 21, 1919, and lived here all her life .

Dorothy graduated from Warren G. Harding and a member of Kingdom...

Jun 24, 2013

HOWLAND - Gloria G. Walker , 84, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at Hospice House Poland. She was born on February 4, 1929 in Warren, and she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Francis (Baldwin) Goff.

Gloria enjoyed traveling and her many friends.

Memories of Gloria will be carried on by daughters; Pam...

Jun 23, 2013

WARREN - Sylvia G. "Grace" Fleischer, 97, passed away quietly on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Community Skills Nursing Home. Grace was born on March 23, 1916 in Williamsburg, PA, the daughter of Charles E. Huston & Hattie (Myers) Huston.

Grace was a 1934 graduate of Harding High School and had worked for Packard Electric, division of...

Jun 20, 2013

WARREN - Mary Elise Sauer, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 20, 2013 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Warren, the daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Ryan) Sauer.

Mary Elise was a 1945 graduate of Warren G. Harding then earned a Bachelor degree in Education from Ohio...

Jun 13, 2013

CHAMPION - Mark K. Oliver, 49, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at St. Joseph Health Center. Mark was born on February 11, 1964 in Warren to Alphonso and Lola (Williams) Oliver.

Mark was a graduate of Champion High School and had worked for Ianazone's Pizza for many years. Mark enjoyed listening to jazz music,...

Jun 12, 2013

Howland, OH - Terri L. Mitchell, 56, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2013 after battling an illness for several years. She was the beloved daughter of Elmer and Jordan (Riggs) Lehotsky, and was born in Ashtabula, OH on April 6, 1957.

She graduated high school from Williamsport in PA, and attended Penn State University. She was...

Jun 3, 2013

WARREN - Frank J. Luketic, Jr., 72, passed quietly away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1941 in Republic, PA, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Sewak) Luketic, Sr.

Frank was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1958 and a veteran of the US Army....

May 30, 2013

Cortland, OH - Loretta Ann Mendiola, 65, of Cortland, went home to her loving Father on May 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loretta was born May 22, 1948 in Ravenna to John and Ida (Trocchio) Mendiola.

She graduated from Ravenna High School in 1966. Loretta went on to graduate from Kent State University in...

May 25, 2013

Warren,Ohio - Dorothy M. Frazee, 79, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at St. Joseph's Health Center. Dorothy was born on August 21, 1933 in Warren, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Helen (Rodgers) Walker.

Dorothy was employed by Community Skilled Nursing Center as a housekeeper and dietician.

Memories of Dorothy will be carried...

May 24, 2013

CHAMPION, OH - Susan K. Gorrell, 55, passed quietly away on Friday, May 24,2013 at Hospice House in Poland. She was born on September 23, 1957 in Warren to William and Norma (Wilcox) Barnes, Sr.

Susan was a graduate of Champion High School in 1975. and a devoted mother to her children. She loved spending time with...

May 13, 2013

CORTLAND - Shirley G. Gosser, 78, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at her residence. Shirley was born on October 27, 1934 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Goldberg) Gerke.

Shirley was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1955 graduate of Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed...

May 7, 2013

WARREN, OH - Jon J. Cverna, 73, passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1939 in Lorain, the only child of the late John "Jack" and Helen (Zelina) Cverna.

Jon was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering...

Apr 30, 2013

WARREN, OHIO - John R. Brown, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Hospice House in Poland. John was born on September 11, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as a United States citizen the son of the late Charles and Emma (Burquist) Brown.

John retired from Thomas Steel Strip Corp. as a General Foreman...