All Obituaries

Howard “Chip” L. Pelton III, 47, of Warren, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic.  He was born May 3, 1972 in Cleveland, the son of Howard L., Jr. and Diana Lynn (Forgony) Pelton. Chip attended Pymatuning Valley schools and was a jack-of-all-trades, working as a truck driver and a mechanic.  He enjoyed motorcycles and trucks, but most of all, he enjoyed his family. He is sadly missed by his fiancée, Patricia Thompson of...

Edward J. Wess, 61, of Hubbard, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his son’s home in Hubbard, after a lengthy illness.  He was born October 10, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of Edward C. and Margaret (McCombs) Wess, and had lived in the area all his life. A graduate of Hubbard High School, Ed loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He worked in auto body repair. He is sadly missed by his two sons, Joshua Wess (Kayla) of Stafford, Va. and...

Michael A. Freeman, 61, of Warren, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Washington Square Nursing Home.  He was born December 21, 1957 in Warren, the son of George and Gladys (Veon) Freeman, and had lived in the area all his life. Mike attended Warren Western Reserve High School and worked as a truck driver.  A kind-hearted man, he did anything and everything for everyone.  An avid Cleveland Browns fan, he enjoyed fishing, Bingo, and especially liked to watch...

Lois A. Bauman, 64, of Warren, was peaceful when she passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Warren.  She was born December 8, 1954 in Ravenna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kapp, and lived in the area all her life. A graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, Lois had worked as a home health care aide.  She attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church, where she had sung in the choir, and belonged to VFW Post 1090.  She had volunteered with the Boy...

Barbara J. Slyk Balogh, 92, of St. Petersburg, Florida and formerly of Warren, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 7:36 PM in the Intensive Care Unit at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg following a most recent illness. She was born Sunday, August 14, 1927 in Warren the daughter of the Michael N. and Frances S. Pragacz Slyk and attended Warren G. Harding High School. A homemaker, Barbara was very active in her church. She helped with Bingo and worked the church bizarres.  She...

Margaret J. Blevins, 89, of Warren, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Champion on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11:29 p.m. with her family by her side under the comforting care of hospice. She was born Tuesday, August 19, 1930 in Wheaton, Maryland the daughter of the late George William and Guelda Gray Riggs and came to Warren in 1956. Margaret graduated from Silver Springs Maryland High School and went on to graduate from Nursing School in Washington DC.  Her...

Richard A. Caspary, 67, of Leavittsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at home.  He was born July 18, 1952 in Youngstown, the son of Fleet and JoAnn (Stainbrook) Caspary, and other than twelve years in Florida, lived in the area all his life. A graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, Richard worked as a die setter for Steel Door and later as a safety rep for Delphi/Packard.  An avid motorcyclist, he belonged to ABATE and the Old Farts Motorcycle Club, who...

Judith L. Bittner, 76, of Niles and formerly of Howland, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles.  She was born October 19, 1943 in Somerset, Pa., the daughter of Arthur and Mildred (Helsel) Summers, and had lived in Ohio for over fifty-five years. Judy was proud to be a devoted and doting wife, mother, and grandmother.  Lutheran by faith, she enjoyed motorcycle riding, dancing with her husband, crocheting, needlework, and going shopping and to...

Clifford A. Holmes, 84, of Warren, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at 8:47 p.m. in the intensive care unit of Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Cliff was born March 17, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Harold and Myrtle Johnson Holmes Sr. A veteran of the United States Army, Cliff served his country abroad.  For his service to his country his received the Good Conduct Medal and was awarded an honorable discharge on January 28, 1960 at Ft. Dix, NJ.  He was...

Clement Andrew Gbur, Sr, 88, of Lake Milton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 4:32 p.m. in the Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown. Clement was born on November 28, 1930 in Lowellville, Ohio the son of the late Mathew C. and Veronica Marie Morjock Gbur and was a lifelong area resident. A Veteran of the United States Army, Clem served his country with the SIG Company 25th Infantry Division in Korea during the Korean War as a cot and...