Obituaries
Mildred A. "Milly" Miller
Dec 5, 2023
Mildred “Milly” A. Miller, 66, of Warren, died peacefully and suddenly on Tuesday, December 5th.
Milly was born to Harry A. and Mildred L. Westover on March 18th, 1957, in Ravenna. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1976. Three years later, she married her husband, Charles H. Miller IV, on April 14th, 1979.
As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for...
Eileen Carritz
Dec 5, 2023
Nancy "Eileen" Carritz, 75, of Diamond, passed away on December 5, 2023. Nancy was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 6, 1948, a daughter of the late Raymond and Nancy Anna (Shreve) Winemiller.
On November 16, 1968, Eileen married Jack Carritz and together they raised three children. She worked as a department manager at Hills Department store. Eileen was active in the American Legion Post 737 in Lake Milton, where she had served as a past President...
Linda J. Darbey
Dec 5, 2023
Linda J. Darbey, of Cortland, passed away at 10:40am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Darbey was born May 13, 1947 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Steinbaugh) Tunison.
She was a graduate of Howland High School. She worked at K-Mart for many years.
Linda enjoyed participating in multiple activities...
Hilda A. "Tootsie" Obermiyer
Dec 5, 2023
Hilda A. “Tootsie” Obermiyer, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 at Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge, surrounded by her family.
Tootsie was born on June 20, 1943 in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Caputo) Taub Sr.
She was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School. She married the love of her...
Thomas E. Butcher
Nov 30, 2023
Thomas E. Butcher, 70, of Austintown, passed away Thursday morning, November 30th at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born October 26, 1953 in Painesville, OH, a son of William and Florence (Smith) Butcher.
Tom was a 1972 graduate of Jefferson High School. He worked as a track inspector for the CSX railroad for 40 years, retiring in 2013.
He married...
Nancy N. Rush
Nov 29, 2023
Nancy N. Rush, 81, a life long resident of Leavittsburg and Newton Falls passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Community Skilled Health Care Centre.
She was born August 18, 1942 to the late John S. Naypaver and Mary K. (Kennedy) Naypaver in Youngstown, Ohio.
Nancy married the love of her life, Thomas J. Rush Jr. on the 26th of September,...
James G. Floyd
Nov 29, 2023
James “Jim” Gebel Floyd of Warren, Ohio passed away on November 29, 2023. Jim was born on November 5, 1938, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to the late Marie G. Floyd and George C. Floyd. Surviving family include his wife and best friend of 48 years, Charlotte Bahr Floyd, his daughter Lydia M. Floyd, son-in-law Michael C. Harford, grandson Ian Floyd Harford,...
James F. Clark
Nov 29, 2023
James F. Clark, 76, passed away Wednesday November 29, 2023 at his home.
James was born on April 20, 1947, in Latrobe, PA a son of the late James (Grace) Clark Sr.
He was a graduate of Latrobe High School and continued his education attending St. Vincent’s and graduating from Penn State University with a bachelor’s in engineering. He worked at Packard...
Kenneth A. Purnell
Nov 28, 2023
Kenneth A. Purnell, 83 of Lordstown, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, November 28th, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
He was born October 26, 1940 in Grier City, PA, the son of Roland A. and Martha M. Volasky Purnell.
Ken was a 1958 graduate of Newton Falls High School. He then attended Kent State University where he achieved a Bachelor of Education...
Joann R. Erickson
Nov 28, 2023
Joann R. Erickson, 91, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 at Clearview Lantern in Warren.
Joann was born on June 19, 1932 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ratell.
She lived in Warren all her life and didn’t want to move to California with daughter and family. She enjoyed gambling, bingo, and chocolate. She always...
Janet Rae Garland
Nov 28, 2023
Janet R. Garland, 86, passed away on Tuesday November 28th, 2023 at St. Elizabeths in Boardman. She was born September 24th, 1937 in Mineral Ridge, Ohio and was the daughter of Olin and Vivian (Lewis) Heitman. She grew up in Mineral Ridge where she graduated high school in 1955 and was baptized in Mineral Ridge Church of Christ. As for...
Shelba J. "Jean" Merritt
Nov 27, 2023
Shelba J. “Jean” Merritt, 83 of Warren, Ohio passed from this Earth after a lengthy illness on early Monday morning, November 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1940, in Glenwood, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Dempsey and Gladys (White) Whisenhunt. All family members participated in field farming taking them from Arkansas...
Rodney Payne Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
Rodney R. Payne Jr., 64, of Boardman, died Nov 26, 2023 after a brief illness.
Born March 18, 1959, son of Rodney and Sally Payne, he graduated from Canfield High School in 1977. Rodney was most proud of his Navy service in the submarine corp. from 1980 -1986. After leaving the Navy, he worked for a variety of Defense...
Robert "Bob" L. Morgan
Nov 26, 2023
Surrounded by his loving family, Robert (Bob) L. Morgan, 96, died peacefully on November 26, 2023.
Son of the late Edward and Helen Morgan; Bob was also pre-deceased by a brother Edward, of Columbus, Ohio.
He was extremely fortunate to marry twice – to the late Elizabeth (Brown) Morgan, with whom he had two sons, Lawrence (Barb) and Jonathan (Barb Etchells). Bob...
Cheryl L. Wade
Nov 24, 2023
Cheryl L. Wade, 67, passed away Friday evening, November 24, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her children.
Cheryl was born on January 21, 1956 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Leonard and Maxine Ulrich.
She was a graduate of Lakeview High School and worked at General Motors until she retired.
In her younger years, she loved to go dancing. She...
Richard "Mike" Funk
Nov 23, 2023
Richard Michael Funk “Mike”, 67 formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born on November 6, 1956 in Sharon, the son of Richard E. Funk and Anita L. (Golobosky) Funk.
He married the love of his life, Roberta “Bobbi” (Kellar) Funk on February 18, 1978. Together, they raised their children...
Ronald C. Wilson
Nov 23, 2023
Ronald C. Wilson, 81, of Austintown, passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd, at the Assumption Village Nursing Center in North Lima after an extended illness.
He was born April 15, 1942 in Youngstown, the son of Charles and Nan (Coalmer) Wilson.
Ron was a 1960 graduate of Poland Seminary High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Navy, being...
Amanda Lee Horkey
Nov 19, 2023
Amanda L. Horkey, 39, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning November 19th, at the Cleveland Clinic, after a long battle with cancer.
Amanda and her sister Amy, with whom she shared a special bond, were born December 14, 1983, in Youngstown, to Patricia and W. "John" Mcie, as well as siblings John, Cynthia, and Richard.
Amanda was first and foremost a...
Tillie N. Bowser
Nov 17, 2023
Tillie N. Bowser, age 89, a lifelong resident of Champion passed away November 17, 2023, at Windsor House of Champion. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Middlefield, OH to the late Nick and Anna Ezbanska Nesterak.
She attended and graduated from Grand Valley High School and later worked at Johnson Rubber. She was a homemaker who dedicated her time...
Evelyn P. Aston
Nov 17, 2023
Evelyn P. Aston, age 90, of Warren, OH passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1933, in Cameron, WV to the late Clarence and Pansy Gray.
After graduating High School Evelyn married Isaac “Ike” Aston on July 4, 1951, and moved to Warren, OH in 1953. They had 3 sons, Joseph (Flo),...
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