All Obituaries

Janet S. Fultz of Lordstown passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in Concord Care Center of Cortland under hospice care. She was 78. Janet was born in Olive Hill, KY on November 8, 1940, the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Carpenter Bowling. She attended Olive Hill School Systems. Mrs. Fultz was a manager for A & W Root Beer Drive-In on Youngstown Rd. in Warren for many years. Mrs. Fultz was of Protestant faith. She looked forward to attending church with her...

David Joseph Bortmas, 38, lost his hard-fought battle with addiction Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  David’s disease took his life, but it does not define who he was. He was a complex man with the ability to find humor in most situations and made everything in life entertaining. He was a talented musician, an amazing dancer, and a loyal friend. David loved music, Cleveland sports, true crime podcasts, watching Marvel movies with his kids, and fried chicken. He had an odd but...

Zachary Datchuk of Niles, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 2:18 p.m. He was 26. Zack was born in Warren on March 24, 1993 in Warren, the son of John and Renee Holbrook Datchuk. He was a high school graduate. Mr. Datchuk adored his children. He cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. Zack loved being outdoors, especially spending time fishing or on the basketball court. Mr. Datchuk is survived by his father, John Datchuk of Niles; 2 daughters, Zarina and Zayanna...

Dorothy Jeanne (Wilson) Cox of Warren passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 4:30 a.m. She was 56. She was born in Warren on February 27, 1963, the daughter of the late Robert D. Wilson Sr. and Mary J. Stanton Greer. Dorothy was married to Leonard C. Cox Sr. for 35 years. Dorothy loved her grandkids, spending time with them making memories together. She also enjoyed country music, experimenting with new colors to dye her hair, and shopping at thrift stores. She was a loyal Steelers...

James H. Miller of Austintown passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:57 a.m. in his residence. He was 84. Mr. Miller was born on January 1, 1935 in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late George H. and Lily Mae Shepard Miller. Following high school, James enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country during the Korean War from July 15, 1952 until May 27, 1954 earning a National Defense Service Metal during his service. On September 11, 1954, James married...

Margaret “Peggy” Kreidler of Warren passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4:40 a.m. at her residence with her family. She was 66. Peggy was born on October 20, 1952 in Warren, the daughter of the late William and Jean Shelear Holmes. She was a 1970 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She was in the retail industry most of her life, working for Carlisle’s and Kaufman’s Department Stores. She retired from Macy’s Peggy was of Catholic faith and...

Robert E. Dunn Sr. of Newton Falls passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 9:17 p.m. in Trumbull Regional Medical Center. He was 73. Robert was born on February 4, 1946 in Morgantown, W.V., the son of the late Robert Elmer and Virginia Stewart Dunn. He was a graduate of Windham High School. Following high school, Robert proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served our country in the Vietnam War.  After serving his country, Robert was employed by...

Aaron Darnell Blakely of Warren passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:40 p.m. in the Hospice House. He was 50. Aaron was born on July 23, 1969 in Warren, the son of Clarence W. and Gloria McKinney Blakely. He was a 1987 graduate of Western Reserve High School. Following high school, Aaron furthered his education at Warren Business College and DeVry Technical Institute. He also attended cosmetology school. Mr. Blakely loved music and...

Annette Renée Stark of Howland passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 10:25 a.m.  in her mother’s home after a courageous battle with fallopian tube cancer. She was 52. Annette was born in Warren on November 1, 1966, the daughter of Anita Moga Stark. Annette graduated in 1985 from Howland High School and Gordan D. James Career Center where she took cosmetology. She worked at Cleary’s in Niles for 10 years where she made many friends. In addition to...

Marjorie Jean Swartz of Niles passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 5:30 a.m. in Hospice House of the Valley. She was 92. Marge was born in Youngstown on June 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine May Scanlon Flask. Following graduation from The Rayen High School, Marge matriculated on scholarship to Kent State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree. Ms. Swartz was employed for many years by the United Way of Greater Chicago as a fundraiser and...