Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2022

Cortland - Dr. James Michael Kohut, 70, passed away on March 26, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Born February 9, 1952, he was the youngest of Joseph and Helen Kohut's six children.

James grew up in Newton Falls, graduating in 1970.  He completed his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University in 1974 and his...

Mar 26, 2022

Cortland – John J. Mattis, 85, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his residence.

John was born August 14, 1936, in Warren, Ohio the son of John B. and Concetta Mattis.

John retired from Copperweld Steel Corp. as test operator inspection after 39 years. John was a member of St. Mary's Church in Warren...

Mar 25, 2022

Warren – Leo J. Chiarullo, 93, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at home among family members and caretakers.

Leo was born December 30, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Andrew and Anne Chiarullo.

Leo met the love of his life Mary Ann, who would become his wife of 54 years.

Leo...

Mar 20, 2022

Niles – Virginia A. "Jean" Parker, 82, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at St. Joseph Health Center.

Jean was born June 14, 1939, in Sharon, PA, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Reidman.

Jean was a 1957 graduate of Sharon High School and received a RN degree in 1961 from Sharon Regional Hospital Nursing...

Mar 18, 2022

Marlene M. Dragash, 61, of Leavittsburg, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mimi was born in Warren, on June 18, 1960, to the late Lou E. and Josephine E. Marx of Leavittsburg and had been a Warren resident most of her life.

Mar 17, 2022

Howland – Lena Marangoni Opalka of Howland entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

A lifetime area resident, Lena was born on February 9, 1928, in Bessermer, PA. she was the devoted daughter of Tornino and Carmela Marangoni.

Mrs. Opalka was a June, 1946 graduate of Harding High School. She was employed as...

Mar 16, 2022

Warren – Dorothy J. "Dottie" Sabey, 96, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Trumbull Reginal Medical Center.

Dottie was born January 26, 1926, in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Charles R. and Dora Dixon.

She was a 1943 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.  She was a hostess at the Café 422, and...

Mar 15, 2022

Southington – Debra "Debba" Gurish, 51, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at St. Joseph Health Center. She lit up a room with her smile and gave warm welcomes to most everyone she met. She loved to color, dance, and sing.

Debra was born March 8, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of William and Claire Gurish....

Mar 15, 2022

Niles – Jonathon A. Taylor, 28, of Niles left us on Tuesday morning, March 15, 2022 from his home in Niles.

Jonathon was born on September 10, 1993, in Warren, OH, the son of Mary A. Taylor and Doyle E. Platt. At the age of 10 months, Jonathon was graciously given to his Aunt Chelle and Aunt...

Mar 9, 2022

Pensacola, Fl - Loretta N. Germano, 94, formerly of Warren, died Wednesday March 9, 2022 at Haven of Our Lady of Peace nursing facility, and she was lovingly cared for in her final years by Patricia (Patty) & Rick Hess in Pensacola, Florida.

Loretta was born on October 20, 1927 in Warren, OH, the daughter of Joseph...

Mar 6, 2022

Warren – Raymond Alexander Lesniak, 66, of Warren died Sunday evening, March 6, 2022 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

Raymond was born on November 5, 1955 in Warren, OH, the son of the late Julius and Elizabeth (Wasko) Lesniak.

He was a graduate of Howland High School and went on to work for Packard Electric,...

Feb 28, 2022

Warren – Christ G. "Chris" Tambures, 64, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

Chris was born October 21, 1957, Alea Argolidos, Greece the son of George and Penelope Tambures.

He was a 1977 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He came to Warren in 1965. He was co-owner with...

Feb 22, 2022

Niles – Mary Birskovich, 97, of Niles passed away at her home on Tuesday morning, February 22, 2022.

Mary was born on September 2, 1924 in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Wasyl and Catherine (Luzetsky) Cap.

She was a 1942 graduate of Chaney High School and went on to work as an executive secretary until...

Feb 21, 2022

Mineral Ridge – Donald J. "Don" Gmitra, 81, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Joseph Health Center.

Donald Joseph Gmitra was born January 6, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Andrew and Anna (Zolka) Gmitra.

He was a graduate of South High School.  He was employed as a Material Handling Supervisor at...

Feb 18, 2022

Warren - It is with great sadness, that on February 18,2022, Jerry Lee Hardwick II, loving husband and devoted father, peacefully passed away at the age of 62, at the home he loved. He was a Christian man who loved the Lord.

Jerry was born on July 31, 1959, to Jerry and Virginia Hardwick.

He...

Feb 17, 2022

Warren – George Serbin, 66, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren.

George was born May 27, 1955 in Warren, Ohio, the son of George and Norma (Haines) Serbin.

He was a 1973 graduated of Champion High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science degree in...

Feb 15, 2022

Warren – Kathleen A. "Kathy" Sostaric, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Beeghly Oaks Center in Youngstown.

Kathy was born August 8, 1963, in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Nick and Dian Sostaric.

Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Howland High School and a graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's degree...

Feb 14, 2022

Warren – John H. Shinosky, 93, passed away Monday, evening February 14, 2022, at the home of his son as his family lovingly cared for him.

John was born September 4, 1928, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Joseph and Helen Shinosky.

He married Rosemarie June 1, 1957, and had seven children. They celebrated...

Feb 9, 2022

Warren - Randall Vernon Wilson, 96, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, surrounded by his family at his residence.

Randall was born May 25, 1925, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of John and Mildred Wilson.

Randall served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 – 1946 during WWII, he served as a radio man on the...

Feb 8, 2022

Warren – Robert M. Karl, 98, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

He was born September 30, 1923, in Warre, the son of Maurice and Philomena (Hartman) Karl.

Bob graduated from Harding High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked at the Warren Tribune Chronicle and the...