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Janet M. Ott
Jul 18, 2022
Champion – Janet M. Ott, 81, of Champion passed away July 18, 2022, at Windsor House in Champion.
Janet was born on January 16, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Gerald and Rosemary (Crawley) Balk.
Moving to Warren in 1947, she was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, c/o 1959.
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Betty "Vasso" G. Pontikos
Jul 18, 2022
Howland, Ohio – On Monday, July 18, 2022, Betty (better known as "Vasso") G. Pontikos, loving wife, mother, sister, cousin, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 75 of cancer at Saint Elizabeth's in Downtown Youngstown. She was born on November 4, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Mable Steffan.
Mom was known...
Rosalina Marie "Rose" Martino
Jul 18, 2022
Rosalina Marie "Rose" Martino, 84, passed away on Monday morning, July 18, 2022, at the Hospice House in Poland.
Rose was born on March 10, 1938 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of John and Josephine (Isgro) Tamburelli.
Rose was a 1956 graduate of East High School and went on to work for the Ohio Bell...
Darrell "Monk" Gantz
Jul 17, 2022
Warren – Darrell "Monk" Gantz, 75, of Warren passed away Sunday morning, July 17, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Hospital.
Monk was born on September 24, 1946 in Greenville, PA, a son of Llyod and Mildred (Kiser) Gantz.
Monk was a 1964 graduate of Joseph Badger High School and made his way to Warren, OH. He...
Richard Mikesell
Jul 14, 2022
Richard Mikesell, formerly of Niles, passed away peacefully at Ohio Living Lake Vista in Cortland on July 14, 2022, with his loved ones by his side.
He was born on November 16, 1936 the first born son of George and Gwendolyn Mikesell in Richmond, IN.
On February 20, 1960 he married Ellen Dolan, who predeceased...
Helen L. Kerchofer
Jul 14, 2022
New Middletown, Ohio -Helen L. Kerchofer, 93, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at her residence.
Helen was born in Youngstown on August 12th, 1928, to Jacob and Mary (Hinterhauser) Kerchofer.
She was a 1947 graduate of East High School and was on the honor roll. After graduation, Helen was employed by the Board of...
Lena C. Stankus
Jul 9, 2022
North Canton, Ohio – Lena C. Stankus, 94, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Heritage Villas.
She was born October 18, 1927, Niles, Ohio, the daughter of John and Filomena Santangelo.
Lena was formerly of Niles and moved to Canton in 1989. She retired from Fusco Cleaners and LaFrance Cleaners in Niles as...
Robert Hogan
Jul 4, 2022
WARREN, Ohio – Robert Hogan, 79, of Warren, Ohio passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his home in Warren.
He was born on October 6, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Francis Joseph and Dorothy Lucille (Reninger) Hogan.
Growing up in Youngstown, attended Rayen High School, graduating 1960.
At a young...
Ruth E. Burris
Jul 3, 2022
Caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, Ruth E. Burris left this world suddenly on 7/3/2022.
Born to Dorfice and Grace Channell on Feb 13, 1937 in Valley Head, WV, where she grew up then moved to Cleveland and met the love of her life, Arvil Lee Burris. They were married (for 60yrs )and had 3 children, James...
Chris B. Kotsatos
Jun 27, 2022
Clearwater Florida. – Chris B. Kotsatos, 79, formerly of Warren passed into the arms of our loving Lord on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family.
Chris was born on the Greek Island of Chios on November 30, 1942, to Vasilios and Theodora Kotsatos.
Chris emigrated to the U.S with his family in 1956 settling in...
George S Hall
Jun 26, 2022
Niles – George S. Hall, 82, of Niles, passed away Sunday evening, June 26, 2022 at his home in Niles.
George was born on September 17, 1939 in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of the late Bryce and Ruth (Huber) Hall.
George was a graduate of the Missouri School of Mines, earning a bachelor's degree and...
Charles E. “Corky” Kline Jr.
Jun 25, 2022
Warren – Charles E. "Corky" Kline Jr., 74, of Warren passed away Saturday afternoon, June 25, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren
Corky was born on May 13, 1948 in Warren, OH, a son of Charles Sr. and Evelyn (Balch) Kline, and was a lifelong area resident.
Corky was a 1967 graduate of Howland...
Colin B. Rulong
Jun 25, 2022
Warren – Colin B. Rulong, 78, passed away Saturday June 25, 2022, at the Hospice House in Poland after a lengthy illness.
Colin was born Sunday, July 18, 1943, in Charleroi, PA, the son of Neil and Doris (Willett) Rulong. His family moved to Warren, in 1957, from California, PA.
He was a 1961, graduate...
Colette Sergi
Jun 23, 2022
Liberty – Colette Sergi, 79, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty.
Colette was born April 3, 1943, in Warren, Ohio the daughter of John A. and Katherine Hlas.
She was a 1961 graduate of Warren St. Mary's High School and attended Youngstown State University. Colette was a member...
Dale Emerson Brocious Jr.
Jun 22, 2022
Dale Emerson Brocious Jr., 55, of Warren passed away suddenly at home early Wednesday morning June 22.
Dale was born July 14, 1966 in Medina, OH, the son of Dale (Sr.) and Betty (Mittendorf) Brocious. Dale graduated from Waukesha (WI) North High School in 1984, where he was on the Football and Wrestling teams. Upon graduation, Dale...
Jane M. Ciancone
Jun 21, 2022
Warren – Jane M. Ciancone, 89, of Warren passed away Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022 at Ohio Living Lake Vista.
Jane was born on May 5, 1933 in Warren, Oh, a daughter of Steve J "Turk" and Ceanna (Lalli) Sferra.
She was a 1951 graduate of St. Mary's High School and went on to work...
William Flynn Jr.
Jun 18, 2022
Warren - William Flynn Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.
Bill was born on December 10, 1934 Philadelphia, PA, the son of William Flynn Sr. and Rose Flynn (Rossillo). He was proud of his Irish-Italian upbringing in South Philadelphia. Bill's family moved to Natrona, Pennsylvania after WWII. During...
Richard Charles “Dick” Prest
Jun 18, 2022
Warren – Richard Charles "Dick" Prest, 88, of Brookfield passed away Saturday afternoon, June 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren.
Dick was born July 16, 1933, in Youngstown, the son of Ernest and Myrle (Eisenbraun) Prest.
Dick graduated from Struthers High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in...
Mary J. Rappach
Jun 14, 2022
Vienna – Mary J. Rappach, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.
Mary was born July 20, 1937, in Warren Ohio, the daughter of Vincenzo "Jim" and Angela (Rafaiani) Tornese.
She was a graduate of Vienna High School and attended Kent State University. Mary previously worked at the...
Gina Camelli-Vacha
Jun 14, 2022
Gina Camelli-Vacha,52 of Warren passed away Tuesday afternoon June 14th at the Cleveland Clinic after her hard fought six month battle with Cholangiocarcinoma also known as liver bile duct cancer.
Gina was born on June 1st, 1970 in Warren OH, the daughter of Gino and Vivi (Kalogeras) Camelli.
She was a 1988 graduate of Howland...
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