All Obituaries

Michael Johnson Ball of Niles passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 10:21 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Youngstown. He was 31. Michael was born on December 20, 1988 in Warren, the son of Douglas D. and Lisa Johnson Ball. He was a 2008 graduate of Niles High School and Trumbull Career & Technical Center.  After graduation, Michael furthered his education at TCTC earning his certification in auto collision. Michael enjoyed bowling, fishing and...

Jack A. Watts, 60, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home in Warren Ohio with his loving girlfriend, Marsha Shelton, by his side. He was survived by his brothers, Gary Watts of West Farmington and Charlie Supplee of Jefferson; sisters, Judy Sams of Georgia, Sandra Cole of Roaming Shores, Katie Green of Ashtabula and Linda Telischak of North Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. His girlfriend, Marsha Shelton, and her family, Kristen Kihn, Tori Hackenson, Ed Hackenson, Austin and Alissa...

Ronald Lee Morrow of Bloomfield passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at 8:25 a.m. in the Cleveland Clinic. He was 64. Ron was born on March 1, 1956 in Youngstown, the son of the late Paul and Lois Campbell Morrow. Ron was employed at King Brothers for many years. From 1998 to 2011 Ron proudly owned and operated Orwell Supply. After closing Orwell Supply, he owned and operated S&R Auto in Champion. He was an avid classic car enthusiast. From drag racing, restoring cars, to attending...

Robert W. Christie of Warren passed away peacefully in his sleep March 22, 2020 at 12:37 p.m. in his residence. He was 77 years old. He was born in Warren, OH on December 12, 1942, the son of the late William and Genevieve Brodie Christie. He was a 1960 graduate of Warren G Harding High School. Following graduation, Robert proudly enlisted in the United States Army.  Mr. Christie completed an apprenticeship program to become an electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local 573...

Anna Lee Smith of Niles passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. in Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was 77. She was born on December 22, 1942 in Brownton, WV, the daughter of the late Dennis and Ruby Marie Starkey Wiseman. Mrs. Smith was of Baptist faith. Anna enjoyed reading a good book, listening to country music or Elvis. Most importantly, she enjoyed visiting with her friends and was a loving mother and grandmother. Her husband, Paul F. Smith, whom she married in...

Donald Burks Sr. of Niles passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11:48 a.m. in his residence. He was 76. Donald was born in Cleveland, OH on May 2, 1943, the son of the late Walter and Addie Bell Burks Sr. He was a graduate of Cleveland State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Burks was employed for 20 years as an...

Mary Ellen Fusco of Niles passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 in her residence. She was 61. Mary was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 1, 1958, the daughter of the late Robert Glen Stamp and Margaret Morgan. Following high school graduating, Mary attended Kent State University and University of Phoenix where she obtained her Associate Degree. She continued her education and obtained her certification in medical coding through the former Forum Health Advanced Clinical...

Irene Papas of Niles passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 7:38 a.m. in her residences surrounded by her loving family. She was 95. Irene was born on February 6, 1925 in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Benko Gayan. Mrs. Papas enjoyed traveling on bus trips to various casinos throughout the area. Most importantly she cherished her family, especially the time she spent and memories she made with her grandchildren. Her husband, Pete Papas whom she married October...

Kenneth N. Shaw of Warren passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 4:35 a.m. in the Hospice House. He was 74. Kenneth was born in Deming, NM on December 9, 1945, the son of the late Kenneth and Marilynn Sabo Shaw. He was a 1964 graduate of Champion High School. Following high school, Ken proudly served our country in the United States Navy. After serving in the military, Ken furthered his education with his undergraduate work at Kent State University and earning his law degree from...

Clyde R. Gadd Jr. of Warren passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12:37 a.m. in Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was 57. Clyde was born in Warren on March 6, 1962, the son of Clyde R. and Bonnie Lowe Gadd Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Following high school, Clyde proudly served our country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1985. Mr. Gadd loved the outdoors. From spending time at his favorite fishing spot to earlier in...