All Obituaries

Youngstown – Stewart H. Baird, 29, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his residence.             He was born April 3, 1989, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Duane H. and Patricia A. (Powell) Baird.             He was a 2007 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School.  Stewart was chef at various restaurants. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, restoring old cars,...

Southington – Jeffrey Lynn Griggs, 56, of Southington, passed away early Friday morning, March 8, 2019. Jeff was born July 17, 1962 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of James and Jean (Steffey) Griggs. Jeff was a loving husband, father and grampy. He loved his family more than anything and always wanted the best for them. His grandson was his world and was so proud of him. Jeff loved riding his motorcycle with Beth and vacationing with her in Punta Cana. He also loved to golf with his...

Warren - Donald R. Recser, 80, of Warren, passed away unexpectedly Friday night, March 8th at his home. He was born on November 17, 1938 in Warren, Ohio. He graduated from Warren G Harding (Class of 1955) and an obtained an Accounting degree at Rollins College, FL in 1967. Don was a nationally-recognized, award winning, local artist who took great pride in his community, state, and country – which greatly influenced his subject matter.  As a self-taught artist, he was proud of...

Warren – Janet Leigh (Bench) Heeter, 70, of Masury, peacefully passed away Monday, afternoon, March 4, 2019. She was born November 24, 1948 in Warren, the daughter of John S. and Mary T. (Hildak) Bench and was a lifelong area resident. Janet was a 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. Besides being a proud homemaker, Janet worked for Packard electric for over 32 years as an inspector and retired in 1999. She attended SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Warren...

Warren – Philip Michael Anastos Adams, 81, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Continued Health Care of Niles.             He was born July 28, 1937, in Warren, Ohio, the son of the late Michael Philip and Christine Anastos.             Philip was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and Lehigh University with a Bachelors in Liberal Arts. Philip served our...

Cortland – Thomas M. “Tom” Orfin, 71, of Cortland, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday evening from a heart attack. Tom will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends for his kindness, generosity, and the way he always put others ahead of himself. He was often referred to as “The Gentle Giant” by so many for his strong and big stature.   He was born March 25, 1947 in Warren, the son of John and Mary (David) Orfin and was a lifelong area...

Warren – Alice S. Ondrejko, 92, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Hospice House in Poland.                         She was born March 19, 1926, in Deer Twp., PA, the daughter of the late Mike and Katie (Fanaseff) Zackeroff.                        ...

Niles – Thomas Glenn White, 72, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his residence.             Thomas was born April 29, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of the late Glenn and Anna (Balasko) White.             He was a graduate of East Palestine High School. Thomas retired from WCI Steel in 2008 as a property protection supervisor. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann...

Warren – Matilda E. “Tillie” (Gramla) Szykulski, 95, of Warren, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 25, 2018. Tillie was born April 26, 1923 in Warren, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Terrick) Gramla and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud homemaker and an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish, SS. Cyril & Methodious Church. Her husband Edward J. Szykulski whom she married July 27, 1947 died December 5, 1983. Survivors include four...

Ruth Ileen Brzezinski, 81      Newtown Falls: There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 11:00 am at Saint John Paul II Church, 420 North Street N.W. in Warren with Father Christopher Henyk officiating for Ruth Ileen, Brzezinski, 81 who passed away at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2018 with her loving family by her side.       Ruth was born December 13, 1936, in Alma, West Virginia, the daughter of the late...