Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2022

Warren - Peter Rocco Cicero, 97, passed away on September 2, 2022 surrounded by his family and caregivers. He was born in Niles, Ohio on August 7, 1925 to the late Philip and Lena (Granata) Cicero.  Peter was a life-long Catholic and a founding parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Parish. On August 28, 1948, he married Mary (Canzonetta) Cicero at...

Sep 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Richard J. "Kilmo" Kilbert, Sr., 80. On Friday, September 2, 2022 Richard passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born January 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, the youngest son of Master Sergeant Joseph S. and Jean H. Dodson Kilbert. As...

Sep 1, 2022

Ravenna—Eva Blanche Flaviani, 89, of Warren passed away Thursday morning, September 1, 2022, at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna.

Eva was born on April 2, 1933, in Randolph, OH, a daughter of George P. and Zita V. (Magargee) (Rothermel) Jazorak.

After graduating from Windham High School, she enlisted in the United States Navy in 1953....

Aug 29, 2022

Champion – Lydia Cibella Sponseller, 98, of Cortland passed away on Monday morning, August 29, 2022 at Windsor house in Champion.

Lydia was born on June 2, 1923 in Hoboken, NJ, a daughter of Bernard and Lydia (Edsall) Lockowitz.

Coming to Warren in the early 1940's, Lydia raised her family while also working for the...

Aug 27, 2022

Warren – Alice J. Graham, 76, of Warren passed away on Saturday evening, August 27, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Warren.

Alice was born on March 15, 1946 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Almer and Helen (Hall) Storey.

After graduating from Warren G. Harding High School in 1964, she went on to...

Aug 22, 2022

Warren—Eleanor R. Novotny, 98, of Warren passed away on Monday morning, August 22, 2022 at Crossroads Hospice in Warren.

Eleanor was born on March 13, 1924 in Oliver, PA to Nicholas and Anna (Rabatin) Dolney. She was one of nine children, five boys and four girls

After marrying Edward J. Novotny on August 11, 1945,...

Aug 19, 2022

Niles – Mary Catherine (Zito) Hernandez, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home and family on Friday, August 19, 2022.

She was the first-born daughter of four children to Bruno and Virginia Zito, a long-time resident of Warren, and fervent parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.

This November 14 th would...

Aug 18, 2022

Warren—Andrew James "Andy" Basista, 95, of Warren passed away Thursday afternoon, August 18, 2022 at Washington Square Healthcare.

Andy was born on January 25, 1927 in Struthers, OH, a son of John D and Anna Basista.

After graduating high school, Andy entered into military service in the United States Navy. He served during World War...

Aug 17, 2022

HOWLAND—Charles "Chuck" A. Marshall, age 96, of Howland, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Ohio Living Lake Vista.

He was born October 2, 1925, in Warren, the son of Glenn and Caroline Marshall.  He was a lifetime area resident.  He attended St. Mary's, East Junior High and was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High...

Aug 15, 2022

Warren – David F. Salvato, 78, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at his Residence.

David was born March 31, 1944, in Warren, Ohio the son of Frank and Vera (Sennes) Salvato.

David was a 1962 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, and a graduate of Youngstown State University with an Associate Degree in...

Aug 14, 2022

Dad, as we gathered around your bed and consoled each other since your passing, we've never cried harder or laughed louder. We shared photos, videos, and stories of our childhood, your life, and your accomplishments. The last two months were hard for you and for us, but being able to spend every day with you was a blessing. We...

Aug 12, 2022

Warren – John Bower Jr., 81, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Windsor House in Champion.

John was born December 6, 1940, in Mercer, PA, the son of John Bower Sr. and Isabella (Hogue) Bower.

John was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary's High School. He retired July of 1995 from East Ohio...

Aug 10, 2022

Warren – Ellen Mary McCombs, 78, of Warren passed away Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022 at her home in Warren, surrounded by her family.

Ellen was born on October 27, 1943 in Warren, OH a daughter of Stephen and Doris (Early) Georgalas.

After attending Warren G. Harding High School, she went on to be a...

Aug 8, 2022

Burghill – Joann Smolinsky passed away at home in Burghill on Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022 at the age of 77.

The daughter of Steve. J. Smolinsky Sr. and Stella (Korach) Smolinsky, she was born on November 13, 1944 in Warren, OH.

Joann grew up in the old neighborhood "down by the river" on fourth...

Aug 8, 2022

Warren – Carol J. Drabek, 84, passed away Monday morning, August 8, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Hospital.

Carol was born on July 10, 1938 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Eugene and Helen (Lulek) Drabek.

Carol was a 1956 graduate of Champion High School and went on to earn 2 separate Bachelor's Degrees from Kent...

Aug 7, 2022

Margaret L. Scott, 87, of Warren passed away Sunday evening, August 7, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was born on July 21, 1935 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Frank and Lucy (DeLeo) Pernice.

Margaret was a 1953 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Warren and went on to...

Aug 3, 2022

Pensacola, FL – Carolyn Sue (Pillar) DeJacimo, 55, of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Warren, passed away on August 3, 2022 of natural causes.

Carolyn was born on March 17, 1967, a daughter of James Sr. and Gloria Pillar.

She was a graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and went on to earn an education...

Aug 1, 2022

Columbus – Mary M. Beardslee, 91, passed away Monday morning, August 1, 2022 at her daughter's home in Columbus, OH

Mary was born on July 9, 1931 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Benna) Marinkovich.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Mary worked as a waitress at Warren's famous Golden Gate and then...

Jul 29, 2022

Niles – Clarence Lyle Bates, 98, formerly of Warren, passed away Friday evening, July 29, 2022 at Continuing Healthcare of Niles.

Clarence was born on March 2, 1924 in Kinsman, OH, the son of Carl and Effie (Norton) Bates.

After attending high school, Clarence served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946. After...

Jul 20, 2022

Niles – Joan Dillon, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Continuing Health Care in Niles.

Joan was born April 9, 1935, in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rose (Reda) Monteneri.

She was a January 1953 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, and a graduate of the Joseph Long Beauty School...