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Martha  Jane Patton

Martha Jane Patton

Jun 4, 2020

Martha J. Patton, ate 84 of Niles, died peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland on June 4, 2020. She is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Martha was born in Greensburg, PA on April 18, 1936 to Maurice & Catherine (Osterwise) Thomas. On December 31, 1954 Martha was united in marriage to Harold W. Patton who...

Richard M. Amey

Richard M. Amey

Jun 3, 2020

Richard M. Amey, 60 of Canfield passed peacefully Wednesday evening in his wife’s arms surrounded by loved ones. He was always a fighter and fought the battle to the end against (AML) Leukemia. Richard, known as “Rickie” was born June 1, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of the late Richard L. and Mary Lou (Gray) Amey and was a lifelong...

Margaret L. Kolan

Margaret L. Kolan

Jun 2, 2020

Margaret L. Kolan, beloved wife and mother, passed away on June 2, 2020, at the age of 89. Margaret ("Peg") was born on June 19, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA, to John and Gladys (Engel) Licek. On June 6, 1953, she married Edward S. Kolan, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children, Lorraine, David (Mary), Thomas...

Shirley Louise Nelson

Shirley Louise Nelson

Jun 1, 2020

Shirley King Nelson 87, of Tampa, FL passed away at home on June 1 of complications from Sjogren’s Syndrome. She was born on December 8, 1932 in Warren, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond “Pete” and Luella (Biggin) King and her son, Lee Edward Nelson of Arlington, TX. Shirley is survived by her three daughters; Deana...

Robert H. "Bobby" Parker

Robert H. "Bobby" Parker

Jun 1, 2020

Robert H. "Bobby" Parker, 68 of Warren, died Monday afternoon, June 1, 2020, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital of complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born December 4, 1951 in Youngstown the son of the late Howard Eugene "Sonny" Parker and Patricia Evelyn Thompson McQuown. His stepfather, Carl Ralph McQuown, who helped raise him after his father passed...

Edward M.  Bruss

Edward M. Bruss

May 31, 2020

Edward “Ed” M. Bruss, 81, of North Jackson, passed away at his Ohio residence Sunday, May 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born January 7, 1939 in San Diego, California, Ed was the son of Hyman and Eleanor (Golden) Bruss. Early on, Ed worked for his father at the family business in Warren, Bruss Lumber Company. Throughout the years, he...

Danny M.  Hornikel

Danny M. Hornikel

May 31, 2020

Danny Michael Hornikel passed away Sunday evening, May 31, 2020 at his home. Danny was born February 4, 1946 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of Clarence and Bernice (McCleese) Hornikel. He was a 1964 graduate of West Portsmouth High School and worked as a die maker for General Motors Lordstown, retiring in 2017. He was a member of the UAW....

Thomas Norman Dobbelstein

Thomas Norman Dobbelstein

May 30, 2020

Thomas Norman Dobbelstein, 79, of Canfield, passed away with his wife by his side from complications from Parkinson’s Disease on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Austintown. Born October 14, 1940 in Willis, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur and Norma (Eakers) Dobbelstein. Tom obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Eastern Michigan...

George F.  Lordi

George F. Lordi

May 30, 2020

George Lordi, 76, passed away Saturday May 30, 2020 at Hospice House in Poland. Born in Youngstown in 1944, George was the son of the late Joseph and Betty (Fezzuoglio) Lordi. He attended Chaney High School, where he was a sports star and Youngstown State University, where he studied engineering. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer, most notably by...

Susan G. Rowbotham

Susan G. Rowbotham

May 29, 2020

Susan G. Rowbotham, 71 , of Struthers, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton. Born March 29, 1949 in Youngstown, Ohio, Susan was the daughter of Robert and Jean (McGowen) Grove Sr. Susan was a 1967 graduate of Boardman High School. Prior to retirement she was an Accounting Director for GMAC for over 35 years....

Bart R.  Deneen

Bart R. Deneen

May 29, 2020

Niles – Bart R. Deneen, 93, passed away Friday afternoon May 29, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland. Bart was born on November 18, 1926 in Brookfield, OH, a son of the late William and Anne (Rudkin) Deneen. He was a 1944 graduate of Vienna High School and a graduate of Michigan Technical Institute from the Electrical Program. He...

Michael Sim Dyer

Michael Sim Dyer

May 29, 2020

BERLIN TOWNSHIP-Michael Sim Dyer, 77, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in the care of Crossroads Hospice at Austinwoods Nursing Home. His death followed a 19 month struggle with glioblastoma. Mike was born in Youngstown, the third child of J. Francis and Catherine Shelar Dyer, on March 30, 1943. He was graduated from Austintown-Fitch H.S. with the class of...

Donald S.  Brown

Donald S. Brown

May 28, 2020

Donald S. Brown, 74, of Berlin Center, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence. Born March 26, 1946 in Wadsworth, he was the late son of Donald I. and Elizabeth (Beres) Brown. Don grew up in Sharon Center and was a 1964 graduate of Highland High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during...

Jacquelyn L. Minehart

Jacquelyn L. Minehart

May 27, 2020

YOUNGSTOWN-Jacquelyn L. Minehart, 55, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020 at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born February 10, 1965 in Youngstown, a daughter of Alexander J. and Lucille E. (Fiffick) Minehart. Jackie was employed at the Workshop at Gateway Industries and was a resident with Gateways to Better Living for 34 years. Jackie was a...

William "Billy" Frederick Koch

William "Billy" Frederick Koch

May 27, 2020

William “Billy” Koch passed away at his home Wednesday, May 27th. Billy was born October 24, 1967 and was the son of Charles and Virginia Koch. Billy was special. You could not find a person (and or animal) on this planet that did not believe he was the most loving, caring, strongest, loyal, helpful individual they ever met. When he...

George E. Dezee

George E. Dezee

May 27, 2020

George E. DeZee, 79 passed away on May 27, 2020 at home with his wife by his side. He was born on January 19, 1941 in Warren, Ohio the only son of the late George and Anna Zohn DeZee. On June 17, 1988, George was united in marriage to the former Darlene Thorpe who survives. A graduate of Canfield High...

Joanne Dills

Joanne Dills

May 27, 2020

Niles – Joanne Giaurtis Dills, 79, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2020 at her home. Joanne was born on November 2, 1940 in Warren, OH a daughter of the late John and Sophie Giaurtis. Joanne will be deeply missed by her children, Donna (Chet) Bolender, Marlene (Dave) Kudary, and Carol Dills; grandchildren, Olivia, Megan, Luke, Melanie, Phillip, Jaime, and...

Sallyanne Spencer

Sallyanne Spencer

May 25, 2020

Sallyanne Babb Spencer, 82 of Bazetta Township, died Monday morning, May 25, 2020, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1938 in Middlefield, the daughter of the late Leslie and Elinor Pauline Gorton Babb. Sallyanne was a 1956 graduate of Middlefield High School. She worked over 20 years for AVI food systems, servicing the vending machines and...

Gregory Bruce Wilson, Jr.

Gregory Bruce Wilson, Jr.

May 23, 2020

Gregory Bruce Wilson, Jr., age 44 of Southington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 23, 2020 at his home. He was born October 13, 1975 in Warren the son of the late Gregory Bruce Wilson Sr. and Shirley Wix Wilson of Warren. Greg was a graduate of Southington Chalker High School. He worked in construction and on a documentary film...

Anthony G.  Cavello

Anthony G. Cavello

May 22, 2020

Brookfield – Anthony Cavello, 80, passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Anthony was born on October 27, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Salmona) Cavello. In 1966 he married the love of his life, Virginia Cavello. Anthony was a retired NYPD police officer of 20...

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