All Obituaries

Evelyn Gladys Porter of Niles passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 1:58 p.m. in her residence. She was 92. Evelyn was born in the family home in Niles on November 17, 1927, the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Mae Hedge Marino. She was a 1946 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Earlier in life, Evelyn was employed at Isaly’s Dairy Store where she served ice cream. Following her marriage, Mrs. Porter was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Her and her husband operated...

Teresa “Terry” Bryant of Niles passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in her residence.  She was 62. Terry was born in Alexandria, VA on December 5, 1957, the daughter of the late Ronnie and Eunice Welling Watkins-Palmer. She was a 1976 graduate of Warren JFK High School. Terry was employed with home healthcare for a time but spent most of her life as a loving homemaker. She was a member of Niles Christian Assembly and spent time enjoying church events....

Marie Irene Chasser of Newton Falls passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 1:30 a.m. in Mercy Health – St. Joseph Warren Hospital following a brief illness. She was 73. Marie was born on September 11, 1946 in Warren, the daughter of the late Paul M. and Elizabeth Hildack Katona. She attended Warren City School Systems. Mrs. Chasser was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Marie loved the outdoors, from camping and fishing with her family to working in her flower beds. She...

Rose Marie Smith of Niles passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in her residences surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Rose was born in Lauda, Germany on August 8, 1940, the daughter of the late Felix and Maria Schlapp Kraus. She was a high school graduate in Germany. Rose met her husband, Fred Smith while he served in the United States Army and stationed in Germany. When Fred was sent back to the states, he brought his beautiful new bride with him. Mrs. Smith was...

Joseph Edward Donnelly of Cortland passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 12:28 p.m. in Cortland Healthcare Center. He was 59. Joseph was born on August 2, 1960 in Salem, the son of Edward J. and Anneliese Becker Donnelly. Following high school, Mr. Donnelly earned his bachelor’s degree from Malone University. Mr. Donnelly was employed as a schoolteacher at Hope Academy for Autism in Warren for many years. His true passion and gift were the arts, after leaving the educational...

Paul Ross Eberst Jr. of Warren passed away after a short illness on November 8, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.  Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio October 8, 1945 to Katherine Elizabeth McCann and Paul Ross Eberst. He grew up in Columbus attending St. Christopher Elementary and graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School.  Paul enjoyed good friends and his many cousins.  He loved football and was raised on Woody Hayes and the Ohio State Buckeyes as well as Jim Brown and the...

David Allan George of Warren passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 2:48 a.m. He was 56. Mr. George was born on September 4, 1963 in Warren, the son of the late John and Audrey Leeworthy George. He worked in autobody and painted cars. David loved being in the outdoors spending time fishing. He loved life and enjoyed every moment of it. He is survived by 2 sons, Brandon and Matthew George; 3 sisters, Julie Spade, Tammy George, and Roseland Collier; 5 brothers, John, Steve, Bob,...

Vicky R. Dunlap of Niles passed away at 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was 79 years old. Vicky was born on January 6, 1940, the daughter of the late Steve and Julia Stevens Smith. She had an entrepreneurial spirit. Vicky owned numerous businesses in various industries throughout her life, from floral design to cleaning services. In addition, Vicky was also employed at Niles Christian Assembly. Mrs. Dunlap was a free spirit....

John “Mickey” Scanlon of Niles passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 9:50 p.m. in Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was 74. Mr. Scanlon was born on June 28, 1945 in Warren, the son of the late James and Edith Elizabeth Hughes Scanlon. John was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School. He was a laborer and crane operator at Republic Steel for 21 years prior to his retirement. John loved being in the outdoors. He found it relaxing to work in his garden on a nice summer...

Marianne E. Miller of Niles passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 12:10 a.m. in Summa Health Systems – Akron Campus. She was 81. Marianne was born in Mingo Junction, OH on October 26, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles E. “Chick” and Anna Kathryn Haggerty McCabe. She was a 1956 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Following high school, Marianne furthered her education at West Liberty State College, where she obtained an Associate Degree in Education. Mrs....