All Obituaries

WARREN – Danielle Petak-Gilley of Warren, OH, passed peacefully into eternal rest on January 18, 2023 at her residence.  She was born July 2, 1975, in Warren. She was a 1994 graduate of Champion High School. She made her living as a home health aide. Danielle was a diehard New England Patriots fan, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, they were the love of her life. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, cleaning, dancing and listening to music. She is...

             Niles, OH- Christopher W. Frantz Christopher W, Frantz was born August 25, 1960 in Shirley, Ma.  At 27 Years old Christopher began what was to be his lifelong career as a truck driver. In November 1994, he began working for PAM Transport as a company driver. Just 18 months later, in May of 1996 he met his new team driver and partner for life, Shawna. After 6 years as PAM company drivers, they started their next chapter as Owner...

Warren - Mary C. Yeager, 71, passed away on January 26, 2023, at her residence in Warren, OH. Mary was born on June 26, 1951, in Fort Dodge, IA to the late Louis and Esther Degner Fisher. Mary worked as a supervisor for 15 years at Wilton Tool in Garretsville, OH.  She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Warren and a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous since August 14, 1995. Mary is survived by her children, Anna Oller (Matt Swier), Amy Frederick (Ryan), Abby Echelberger;...

WARREN – Edward A. Sweitzer Sr., 80, passed away on January 24, 2023, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Warren, OH, to the late Alonzo and Sarah (Bush) Sweitzer. Edward was a 1961 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army from 1961 to 1964.  He then went to work for Packard Electric and retired in 1999. He enjoyed attending his children’s activities, and camping at Cutty’s Sunset Camp...

Warren – James Kovac “Jimmy”, 60, passed away on January 17, 2023, at St. Augustin Health Center in Cleveland, OH.  He was born on December 26, 1962, in Warren Ohio to James and Mary (Keener) Kovac. Jimmy was a 1981 graduate of Howland HS. After high school he enlisted in the US Army for six years where he received multiple service awards. He attended YSU and received his bachelor’s degree. He then went to work for The Department of Defense in Cleveland Ohio. He...

Warren – Emma Taylor “Louise”, 76, passed away on January 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, OH. She was born on September 28, 1946, in Warren Ohio to the late Paul Taylor and Maude Jarrett. Louise was a resident of Warren all her life. She was a member of Monument of Faith Church of God in Christ. She worked at Eldorado Lounge, American Legion, Danny’s Bar, Cliffs Lounge, T and T Lounge, J&L Lounge, Ohio Lamp, and Elks Lodge 222 for over 40...

WARREN – Katherine Bowman, 78, passed away on January 12, 2023, at Liberty Healthcare. Katherine was born on March 3, 1944, in Sharon, PA to the late Herbert Raymond Fuller and Emma Jane Roberts Fuller. Katherine was a 1962 graduate of Sharon High School. She went on to further her education at Penn State and graduated in 1966 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She was a teacher at Warren City Schools for 33 years and retired in 2004. She was a member of the AAUW (The...

Warren – Edna Vera Gehrlein (Lydic), 94, passed away suddenly on January 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, OH. She was born on July 20, 1928, in Taylorsville, PA to the late Elmer and Vernie Rummell Lydic. Edna was a resident of Warren most of her life. She worked independently cleaning houses for over 20 years. She delivered food for Meals on Wheels up into her nineties. She loved the Lord and lived her life accordingly. She was a member of the First Church of God...

Niles – Robert Lee Henry, passed away on January 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1950, in Niles, OH, to the late Martin and Leola Manson Henry Jr. Robert was a 1969 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. In 1974 he received his bachelor’s degree at Millikin University in Decatur IL in pre-law. He worked as a claims adjuster for various companies throughout the United States. He was a decorated hall of fame running back at Millikin...

      Vienna - Paul Keith Clingerman, 84, of Vienna, Ohio, passed away on January 11, 2023, at his residence. Paul was born on September 1, 1938, in Youngstown, OH to the late Herman and Helen Silvaski Clingerman.   He was a graduate of Fowler High School, a Veteran of the US Army and a retiree of Packard Electric, where he worked as a Machine Repairman for 42 years.   Paul was a kindhearted soul. He loved going to auctions, buying things and donating them to...