Obituary Listing

Jun 18, 2025

Gavin Michael Franks, 20, of Bazetta passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at home. Always kind, compassionate and genuine, Gavin's loving presence and

smile will always be remembered by those who knew him.

Gavin was born on May 2, 2005 in Warren, OH, a son of Lori (Franks) DeCost and the late Ricardo Andalcio....

Jun 17, 2025

Robert Romanski passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Austintown Healthcare Center in Youngstown, Ohio after a lengthy illness.  A lifelong member of St. William Catholic Church, Robert was a 1979 graduate of Champion High School.

Upon high school and many apprenticeships to learn his trade, Mr. Romanski built a successful and productive career with...

Jun 15, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Sharbon, 87, of Warren passed away on Sunday morning, June 15, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Marge was born on September 8, 1937 in Niles, OH, a daughter of John and Helen (Phillips) Koncsol.

Marge was a 1955 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She later furthered her education, earning an associate's degree...

Jun 14, 2025

James M. Westbay, known lovingly as Jim, Jimmy, Son,  Dad, Popa Jim, and Uncle Jim, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and unwavering generosity. A lifelong resident of Cortland, Ohio, Jim was the kind of person who never met a stranger and lit up every room with his warm smile and happy soul....

Jun 14, 2025

John Joseph Mock, 76, of Warren passed away on Saturday morning, June 14, 2025 at his home after a courageous battle with heart disease.

John was born on October 23, 1948 in Warren, OH, a son of John and Anne (Sutyak) Mock. He was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went on to...

Jun 12, 2025

Warren – Robert M. Keen, 45, of Warren passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 12, 2025 at Warren Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Robert was born on June 25, 1979, a son of Robert D. and Arlene (Rich) Keen.

Robert attended Howland Schools, where he participated in soccer, baseball, wrestling, track and explorer scouts. He was a...

Jun 7, 2025

Mary Ann Mazey, 88, of Warren passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2025 at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren.

Mary Ann was born on April 2, 1937 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Michael and Frances (Swatko) Bufano.

Mary Ann was a 1955 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and went on to...

Jun 4, 2025

WARREN — Mary Manios, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Wednesday afternoon, June 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

Mary was born July 6, 1936, in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of late George and Juanita Mitaras.

Mary graduated as valedictorian of her class from Schenley High School in Pittsburgh. Immediately after graduation,...

Jun 3, 2025

Warren - Carol Alex, who believed in kindness, bonus rounds and the power of a well-timed joke—even in life's hardest moments—passed away on June 3, 2025.

Carol was born on November 17, 1947 in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Sr. and Margaret (Surin) Gnat. Carol was a proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High...

Jun 2, 2025

Champion – Nancy L. (Kniszek) Dolney, 78, of Champion passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at St. Joe's Hospital in Warren after a battle with an extended illness.

Nancy was born on August 6, 1946 in Warren to the late Albert and Jenny (Krupinski) Kniszek and she was a 1964 graduate of Warren G. Harding High...

Jun 1, 2025

Cortland – James B. "Brent" Westbay, 85, of Cortland passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 with his family by his side.

Brent was born on December 13, 1939 in Warren, OH, a son of Harold and Marie (Gillispie) Westbay.

Brent attended Mecca High School and immediately entered into the workforce. He worked for Copperweld...

May 31, 2025

Howland - Hildegard Wilfer, a cherished mother, wife, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 31, 2025 at her home in Howland. Born on February 19, 1932, in Eichendorf Kreis  Johannesburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Friedrich and Berta Treschan. Hildegard's life was a testament to the strength and love that characterized her 93...

May 30, 2025

Las Vegas - Jean Marie Black, age 84, passed away May 30th, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada following a brief illness.

She was born February 28th, 1941 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Mary Terbot.

Jean was a 1958 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and attended Youngstown State University.

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May 30, 2025

Champion – Josephine "Ruby" Jones, 89, of Springfield, OH and formerly of Warren, passed away on Friday May 30, 2025 at home, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ruby was born on October 25, 1935 in Warren, OH, daughter of the late Karl Lozner and Lena Palcich Lozner.

A resident of the Bristolville/Warren...

May 25, 2025

Girard – Richard Michael "Rick" Tortorete, 70, passed away on Sunday morning, May 25, 2025 at his home.

Rick was born on April 11, 1955 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Michael and Antoinette (Laprocina) Tortorete.

Rick was a 1972 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, where he was an offensive tackle...

May 23, 2025

Warren - Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" Esposito, age 82, passed away May 23 at Continuing Healthcare Solutions in Niles.

Betsy was born Sept. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie Maholtz. Betsy graduated from Ursuline High School in Youngstown in 1960 and from Youngstown State University with an education degree in 1964.

Betsy...

May 21, 2025

Warren – Carlene Ross, 79, of Warren passed away on Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025 at Cortland Healthcare.

Carlene was born on June 22, 1945 in Warren, OH, a daughter of Dominic and Josephine (DiLoreto) DeMauro.

Carlene was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Warren.

She began work at Second...

May 18, 2025

Niles – Daniel C. Dillon, 62, of Niles passed away on Sunday morning, May 18, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital with his partner by his side.

Daniel was born on November 7, 1962 in Warren, OH, a son of the late Daniel Jr. and Joan (Monteneri) Dillon.

Daniel was a 1981 graduate of Howland High...

May 17, 2025

Champion – Palmer J. Antonelli, 84, of Champion passed away on Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at Washington Square Nursing Facility after an extended illness.

Palmer was born on March 14, 1941 in Warren, Oh, a son of Joseph Sr. and Velma (Ruscitti) Antonelli.

Palmer was a 1958 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School...

May 12, 2025

Warren - Barbara J. (Papp) Straface, 79 of Warren, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio.  Barbara passed after a short, hard fight with cancer.

Barbara Straface was born July 9, 1945, in Martin's Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Andrew A. Papp Jr. and Eunice (Sirtoli) Papp.