James A. Ropchock
Oct 29, 2023
Warren – James Andrew Ropchock, 87, of Champion passed away on Sunday evening, October 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
James was born on August 26, 1936 in Lockville, PA, a son of Frank S. and Margaret (Hlatky) Ropchock.
Following high school, James enlisted in the United Army Reserves and was later inducted...
Nikolaos P. “Nick” Goranitis
Oct 23, 2023
Niles – Nikolaos P. "Nick" Goranitis, 85, of Niles passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home in Niles.
Nick was born on May 24, 1938 in Krokeai Lakonia, Greece, a son of Panayoti and Gianoula (Parthamos) Goranitis.
Following high school, Nick served in the Greek Army and, upon returning home, was talented...
Catherine (Lefter) Drossos
Oct 20, 2023
Cortland- Catherine (Lefter) Drossos, 95, of Cortland passed away on Friday October 20, 2023. Catherine was born on February 7, 1928 in Warren, OH, a daughter of James and Christine Lefter. Growing up in Warren, she was a graduate of Harding High School. Besides being a proud mother, wife, and homemaker, Catherine worked as an Assembler for Trumbull Lamp...
Joanne B. Ponikvar
Oct 18, 2023
Joanne B. Ponikvar, 89, of Warren, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, after an extended illness.
Joanne was born Sept. 2, 1934, in Warren to Frank and Rose Klaus Racher.
A graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in 1953 and of St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in 1956, Joanne worked at St. Joseph Riverside...
Betty Lou (Dellimuti) Costanza
Oct 16, 2023
Warren - Betty Lou Costanza (née Dellimuti), aged 90, passed away quickly and peacefully of natural causes in the solitude of her Howland, Ohio home during the evening of Monday, October 16th, 2023. Born August 18th, 1933 in Warren, Ohio to Italian immigrants Paul and Janet Dellimuti, Betty was one of six children raised by her parents in Warren....
Otto “Cal” Cavalcante
Oct 15, 2023
Warren - Otto "Cal" Cavalcante passed away Oct. 15th at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. He was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Edenborn, PA to Otto Cavalcante, Sr. and Elizabeth Cecconi Cavalcante. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy before graduating from California State Teachers College with a BS in English. He moved to Warren in 1962, earning...
Betty E. (Antonelli) Domenick
Oct 10, 2023
Warren – Betty E. Domenick, 93, of Warren passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Shephard of the Valley in Howland.
Betty was born March 10, 1930, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Armand and Georgina M. (DeSantis) Antonelli.
She was a 1949 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Betty was a member of...
Mary T. Arnas
Sep 29, 2023
Mary T. Arnas, 89, of Tallmadge, formerly of Warren passed away on Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023 at Akron General Hospital.
Mary was born on November 2, 1933 in Hanlin Station, PA, a daughter of John & Colomba Casagranda.
Mary worked for Howland Local Schools. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, baking, cooking, playing...
Raymond Edward Skebe
Sep 28, 2023
Mecca – Raymond Edward Skebe, 80, of Cortland passed away on Thursday evening, September 28, 2023 at Ohman Family Briar Hill Nursing Facility.
Ray was born on April 24, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Rudolph and Olympia Dann.
Ray was a 1961 graduate of Howland High School and went on to enlist in...
John T. Caparanis
Sep 28, 2023
Warren – John T. "Cappy" Caparanis, 78, passed away on Thursday morning September 28, 2023 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.
Born January 13, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, Cappy, as he was affectionately known, was a 1963 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School where he participated in baseball, cross-country and track and field.
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Peter Michael Finta
Sep 24, 2023
Peter Michael Finta, age 73, departed peacefully from this life on September 24 after a long illness. He was born in Warren, Ohio to parents Pete and Anna (Ogrean) Finta and was raised in Warren.
After graduating from Warren G. Harding in 1968, he attended YSU. His employment history included working at Republic Steel, Warren Radio Electronics...
Beverly Jean Yeager
Sep 19, 2023
Howland – Beverly Jean Yeager, 84, of Howland passed away on Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023 at Windsor House of Champion with family by her side.
Beverly was born January 30, 1939 in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of Orvie and Bernice (Christen) Mercer.
Bev was a 1957 graduate of Salem High School. She was an...
Joseph J. Sustersic
Sep 17, 2023
Bazetta – Joseph J. Sustersic, 76, of Warren passed away on Sunday evening, September 17, 2023 at Windsor House in Champion.
Joe was born on November 8, 1946 in Cleveland, OH, a son of Joseph M. and Ann (Kastelic) Sustersic.
He was a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School and went on...
Margaret L. "Peg" Poponak
Sep 17, 2023
Champion - Margaret "Peg" L. Poponak, 95, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Mercy Health due to complications of pneumonia. Peg was born December 22, 1927, in Ehrenfeld, PA, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Donaghy) Burns.
Peg was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Charles "Curly" M. Poponak, who died...
Barbara Jean Dascenzo
Sep 16, 2023
Poland – Barbara Jean "Barbie: Dascenzo, 72, of Vienna passed away on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023 at Hospice House in Poland.
Barbie was born on June 12, 1951 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Ralph and Jennie (Fabrizio) Dascenzo.
She was a 1969 graduate of Liberty High School and went on to earn her...
Michael R. Galvin
Sep 14, 2023
Warren – Michael R. "Mike" Galvin, 60, of Warren passed away on Thursday morning, September 14, 2023 at his home in Howland, following his battle with ALS.
Mike was born on July 20, 1963 in Cleveland, OH, a son of John G. Jr. and Melinda (Wright) Galvin. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High...
Pompey G. Felice Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Vienna – Pompey G. "Jay" Felice Jr., 94, originally from Warren, passed away on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.
Pompey was born on October 26, 1928 in Warren, OH, the son of Pompey G. Sr. and Lucy (Vennetti) Felice.
After graduating high school, Pompey enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War....
Robin M. Lohry
Sep 4, 2023
Warren – Robin M. Lohry, 55, of Warren passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital.
Robin was born on July 3, 1968 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Mario and Rachael (Talanca) Bugnone.
Robin was a 1986 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went on to earn a Bachelor...
Rose M. Duda
Sep 4, 2023
Warren – Rose M. Duda, 97, of Warren passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Windsor House of Champion.
Rose was born on August 1, 1926 in Diamond, OH, one of 13 children born to Nick and Mary (Matachuk) Elie.
In her twenties and beyond, Rose loved to dance. It was her love of...
Richard Lewis "Rick" King Jr.
Sep 3, 2023
Richard "Rick" Lewis King Jr. passed away on September 3, 2023, at the age of 40 in Gilbert, Arizona. Rick was born on July 25, 1983, in Warren, Ohio, to his parents Richard L. King Sr. and Bonnie McGrew Kosses. He is survived by his mother Bonnie, stepfather Ben Kosses, his sister Jordan McGrew, his uncle Brian Konya, his...
