All Obituaries

Zephyrhills, FL - Dennis Nicholas Frenchko, 79, passed away January 11, 2021 at Gulfside Hospice in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born Sept 3,1941 in Warren, the son of Nicholas and Isabelle (Pap) Frenchko. He was a 1959 graduate of Warren Harding High School and attended Northwestern University and later Youngstown State, graduating with a Bachelors of Arts in Archectual Design.   He worked at Paul Schwartz as a draftsman. The accounts he worked with were primarily Strouss Department...

William G. "Bill" Sauer, 98, left Planet Earth on January 4, 2021, in the comforting care of Washington Square's Veterans Unit.  He endured complications from injuries in WWII and for the past 7 years the ravages of progressive dementia. He was born on August 4, 1922, in Warren, the second son of Harry Lobsinger and Alice Ryan Sauer. Bill graduated from St. Mary School, Warren Harding High School and The Ohio State University's 5-year program in...

Margaret Ann Diehl, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 of natural causes. She was born April 9, 1931 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of John and Anna Grdinich. She married George R. Diehl on December 6, 1950. Margaret was a member of CFU Lodge. She enjoyed following multiple sports. She especially loved watching her sons play high school football at Warren Western Reserve. Her favorite teams were the Buckeyes and the Steelers. She is survived by her sons, Gerald A. of Warren, and...

Obituary for Daniel A. Gergel, DDS   Dr. Daniel A. Gergel, Warren, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. Daniel was born to Edward and Mary (Stoupa) Gergel and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from Cathedral Latin High School. On June 22, 1957, he wed H. Elaine (Baum) Gergel.  He graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry and opened his dental practice in Warren, Ohio, where he and...

Katherine (Kay) Cuckovich of Warren passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020 at the age of 91.  She was born on September 25, 1929 in Warren, Ohio to Frank and Helen (Nestor) Miller and was one of eight children.  She was a life-long resident of Warren and enjoyed spending time with her family, neighbors, and many pets.  She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed baking, cooking and crafts.  She was loved for her kind heart, generosity and willingness to help...

Howland – Stephen Joseph Yovich Jr., 76, of Howland, died Saturday morning at home and rest in the house of the Lord.                 Steve was born August 7, 1944, in Warren, a son of Stephen J. Sr. and Emma M. (Smelko) Yovich. He was a 1962 graduation of Howland High School. He graduated in 1966 from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education with concentrations in political science and...

Warren – Stanley A. Helman,43, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Stanley was born October 13, 1976 to Nancy McCurdy and Arthur Helman. He attended Lakeview and Warren G. Harding High Schools and went on to be a laborer throughout his career. Stanley enjoyed playing cards, fishing and cooking. He was especially known for his friend chicken. Stanley will be remembered for being a funny, smart, outspoken, helpful and loving person. He will be missed by all who knew and...

Brookfield – Steve J. “Smokey” Smolinsky Jr., 80, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 Select Specialty Hospital.                      Steve was born July 6, 1940, in Warren, Ohio the son of Steve and Stella Smolinsky Sr.             He was a 1958 graduate of Warren G. Harding High school. He retired from General Motors...

Akron – Martha Alberti, 91, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Peeble Creek Healthcare Center. She was born July 28, 1929, in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Afton and Marie (Pyrch) Kostyshak. She is survived by her daughter Susan Lynn (Michael) Belopotosky, two grandchildren Matthew (Nicole) Buser II, Lauren (fiancée Alex Dannemiller) Buser, and several step-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Peter V. Alberti whom she married September 14, 1957...

Warren – Elizabeth A. “Betty” Kopnisky, 93, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.                 Elizabeth was born July 15, 1927, in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Riber) Ulishney.                 She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. She retired...