Obituary Listing

Apr 5, 2025

Katherine J. Bakeris (baptized Katina), age 96, born October 28, 1928, passed softly on April 5, 2025.

In 1926, her parents left their large families from Peloponnese, Greece embarking on a month long cross-Atlantic journey to Ellis Island, NY and accepting work in Warren, OH.

Alongside the Warren Greek immigrants, they were founding members of...

Apr 2, 2025

Niles - Anthony M. "Butch" Stanko, 72, died peacefully with his family by his side at Hospice House on Wednesday evening,  April 2, 2025. Anthony was born on December 27, 1952 in Youngstown, OH, a son of Anthony C. and Ann (Mitchell) Stanko.

In 1971, as a junior at Mineral Ridge High School, Anthony started work as...

Mar 30, 2025

Warren – Barbara "Bubba" Dann, 92, of Warren passed away on Sunday evening March 30, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, surrounded by her family.

Bubba was born on October 20, 1932 in Charleroi, PA, a daughter of John S. and Mary (Krempasky) Palonder.

Bubba was a 1950 graduate of Howland High School. Besides...

Mar 30, 2025

Niles – George Bodajlo Jr, 81, of Niles passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

George was born on December 10, 1943, in Hazleton, PA, a son of George Sr. and Anna (Pcolinsky) Bodajlo.

George was a 1961 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. While attending Youngstown...

Mar 29, 2025

Warren - Michael "Mike" Sember, Jr. left this earth surrounded by his loving family on March 29, 2025 at the young age of 70 after a brief battle with metastatic esophageal cancer.

Mike was born and raised in Warren, Ohio to his parents Michael and Josephine Sember. He had many cherished memories with his younger siblings Chris...

Mar 27, 2025

Warren – Francesco "Frank" Pizzurro, 73, of Hubbard passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, surrounded by his family.

Frank was born on October 16, 1951 in Sicily, Italy, a son of Giuseppe and Francesca (Randazo) Pizzurro.

Frank and his family came to the United States in July of...

Mar 24, 2025

Cleveland – Theresa Maria Lapmardo, 41, of Warren passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Theresa was born on June 4, 1983 in Warren and was a 2002 graduate of Champion High School.

She enjoyed working as a nurses assistant. Theresa was good-hearted and liked being around children, her friends...

Mar 24, 2025

Warren – Dolores Gollner, 90, of Warren passed away on Monday morning, March 24, 2025 at Gilette Nursing Home in Warren.

Dolores was born on June 27, 1934 in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of Andrew and Helen (Brudnock) Havrilla.

Dolores was a 1952 graduate of Punxsutawney High School and later moved to Warren in 1965....

Mar 23, 2025

Anthony John Leppert, age 34, passed away unexpectedly from a brief illness on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

He was born on August 12, 1990, in Warren, Ohio, to Cindy Martin and Howard "Leap"Leppert Jr.

Anthony was a graduate of Howland High School and later attended Kent State University, where he studied Psychology.  He was employed...

Mar 20, 2025

Warren – Julie M. Pissini, 67, of Warren, passed away early Thursday morning, March 20, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Julie was born April 3, 1957 in Pocahontas Virginia, the daughter of John and Justine (Bise) Mussalow. Julie's family moved to the Warren area when she was a young child, and she was proud to be raised...

Mar 19, 2025

Warren – Norma J. Stephens, 91, of Warren, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 with her loving family by her side.

Norma was born June 21, 1933 in Niles, the daughter of George and Margaret (Monahan) Kurey. She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School.

Besides being...

Mar 17, 2025

Reverend Father Simeon Bruce Sibenik, retired priest of the Archeparchy and as pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Warren, Ohio, fell asleep in the Lord on March 17, 2025.  The second son of the late Albert and Margaret (Gidusko), he was born on June 7, 1950 in Trenton, New Jersey,

Father Simeon received his elementary...

Mar 15, 2025

Cortland - Kent Fusselman passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Gerry, by his side on Saturday March 15, 2025.

Kent was born on July 15, 1941 to the late Donald and Helen Fusselman. He began his competitive career early in his life; first as a young student at East Junior High School and as...

Mar 15, 2025

Warren  - After 22 months of a valiant and elegant fight, Darlene Mink-Crouse lost her battle with pancreatic cancer with her family by her side.

If a measure of success in life is passing the best traits from the previous generation to the next generations; Darlene was a success. From her father Nick Fittipaldo's business and real...

Mar 14, 2025

Mary E. Sabol: A Voice Restored, A Life Amplified. March 14, 2025, marked the passing of Mary Sabol, a woman whose life was a testament to resilience, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering dedication to her passions. While the date signifies a loss, Mary's legacy resonates with the vibrant echoes of a life lived fully and meaningfully.

Mary was...

Mar 13, 2025

Warren – Dolores B. "Dee" Williamson, 88, of Warren passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 13, 2025 at Trumbull Regional Hospital.

Dee was born on October 31, 1936 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Ben and Julia (Fetchko) Bufano.

Dee was a 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went to have a...

Mar 12, 2025

Howland – Mary A. Iacozili, 94, of Warren passed away on Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland.

Mary was born on February 28, 1931 in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of Francis Joseph and Hilda (Schmidt) Strub.

Mary was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went...

Mar 10, 2025

Ronald A. Loomis left this earth March 10, 2025 for his eternal life where we know he'll be playing his drums amongst the heavenly stars.

Ronald and his twin brother Raymond were born July 31, 1952 in Painesville, Ohio to Edward C. and Shirley Granger Loomis.

The family moved to Mecca, Ohio where Ronnie lived...

Mar 5, 2025

Warren – Joanne Santucci, 91, of Warren passed away on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025 at Hospice House in Poland.

Joanne was born on September 29, 1933 in Pleasant Hills, PA, a daughter of August and Anne (Scott) Smith. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School in Pleasant Hills and went on to receive a nursing...

Mar 5, 2025

Warren – Ioannis "John" Vorrias, 88, of Warren passed away on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles.

John was born on June 15, 1936 in Chios Greece, a son of Christos and Sevasti (Michalakis) Vorrias.

John and his family came to Warren in 1974 where he worked in Maintenance for the...