All Obituaries

Harvey G. Bright Jr. of Niles passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. He was 48. Harvey was born on October 1, 1970 in Warren, the son of the late Harvey G. Sr.   and Lana Platt Bright. He attended Warren G. Harding School. Mr. Bright was employed at D’Urso Bakery. He also spent his time doing drywall as a side business. Harvey enjoyed spending his free time with his grandson, James, making memories. He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Bright and her fiancé...

Robert Ray Rieser of Warren passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 7:58 p.m. in the Hospice House of Poland. He was 69. Robert was born on March 6, 1950 in Warren, the son of the late Wilburt and Betty Ann Burkett Rieser. He was a 1968 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Following high school, Robert proudly enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served our country in the Vietnam War, earning a bronze star for valor. Mr. Rieser enjoyed watching football and baseball...

Donna M. Keis – Lelesch of Niles passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 8:25 a.m. in Shepherd of the Valley Senior Living with her family by her side. She was 67. Donna was born on April 24, 1952 in Warren, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Bradley Keis. She was a 1970 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. Donna was employed as a cashier for Speedway Convenience Store for many years. Mrs. Lelesch had a special place in her heart for animals especially her loving cat...

Patricia Lee Kolsky Vernille of Farrell passed peacefully on August 6, 2019 at 11:46 p.m. in Sharon Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving children and family. She was 75. Patricia was born on October 28, 1943 in Sharon, the daughter of the late Henry and Minerva (Moldovan) Kolsky. She enjoyed spending time gardening, relaxing while reading a good book, and knitting. Most importantly she loved spending time with her children. She is survived by 3 children, Anthony Gardlock of...

Joanne Marsh of Niles passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 12:46 a.m. in Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was 68. Joanne was born in Olive Hill, KY on April 17, 1951, the daughter of the late Earsel and Dorothy Fisher Hanshaw. She was a 1970 graduate of McDonald High School. Mrs. Marsh was employed as a dietary aid at the former Glenview Manor and retired from the housekeeping department of the former Autumn Hills Nursing Home. Joanne loved the outdoors, especially...

Gail Marie Hayes of Niles passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 10:53 p.m. in the Autumn Hills Nursing Home. She was 70. Gail was born in Warren on August 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Ed and Betha Goodley Andrews. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding and following high school she completed her Associates Degree at Youngstown State University. Gail enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her only child, Wesley, talking about life. She is survived by her son, Wesley...

Gary “Rick” Coleman of Niles passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 48. Rick was born on October 24, 1970 in Warren, the son of the late Tinnes and Barbara Daugherty Coleman. He was a lifelong residence of Niles and attended Niles City School Systems. Mr. Coleman worked the automotive field his entire life, specializing in sales and management. He was an avid supporter...

Tracey Johnson Sr. of Warren passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the Hospice House, Poland. He was 46. Tracey was born in Warren on January 28, 1973 the son of the late Burdette and Kathrine Day Johnson. He attended Warren City School System. Mr. Johnson enjoyed playing a good game of pool or just relaxing while constructing model cars. He also found enjoyment going to his favorite fishing spots with friends and family. He is survived by a son, Tracey Johnson Jr.; a...

John Frederick Bauer Sr. of Hubbard passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 3:38 a.m. at Sharon Regional Medical Center. He was 84. John was born in Warren on March 19, 1935, the son of the late Clearance J. and Marie E. Smith Bauer. He attended Leavittsburg School Systems. Mr. Bauer was employed as an expediter recorder for 34 years at Copperweld Steel Company. John also owned and operated Bauer & Son’s Landscaping for many years and took great pride in his accomplishments as a...

Dominic Chris Mshar Jr. of Warren (formerly Hubbard) passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Trumbull Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was 39. Dominic was born April 5, 1980 in Youngstown, the son of Dominic Sr. and Debra Campbell (Mshar) Shields. Dom attended Hubbard Schools. He worked in construction and was also employed in the maintenance department of St. Patrick’s Church in Hubbard and was of Catholic faith. Dom had a very kind heart; he always...