All Obituaries

Carl E. Ritch passed away peacefully on 3/11/2026 at Otterbein Lake Vista. Carl, born and raised in Warren, was a graduate of St. Mary's School. Previously employed at Thomas Steel, he became a co-owner of J&R Glass where he retired. He was very proud of identifying the buildings of where the windows were installed. His greatest joy was spending time with the love of his life, Edith. Married on October 18, 1969 for 51 years. They traveled the world to 30 countries exploring new places ...

Warren- Virginia “Ginny” Johnston, 74, passed away March 2, 2026 with family by her side, while at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland, OH.  She was born May 25, 1951 in Warren, OH, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary DePascale.  Ginny was a 1969 graduate of John F Kennedy High School and met her husband Robert “Rus” at Kent State University.  She was blessed that she got to work alongside her mother, father, husband, and sons at Mary ...

Atlanta, GA – Mary Lou Bender, 87, of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Warren passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Mary was born on May 15, 1938 in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of the late Donald and Pauline (Slaughter) Rowan. After settling in Warren, OH, Mary was a 1956 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Besides being a proud homemaker, Mary was a crossing guard and then worked for over 30 years in housekeeping at Trumbull Regional and St. Joseph ...

WARREN - Catherine A. Stychno, 47, died unexpectedly Friday, March 6, 2026.  Catherine, affectionately known as Catee, was born November 30, 1978, in Warren, the daughter of Dr. Nestor Stychno and Margaret Murphy.  She was a graduate of Howland High School and worked several years as a medical assistant.  Catee was a people person, always very social. In her spare time, she enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating.  Catee is survived by her father and step-mother, Dr. ...

Linda Antonelli January 29, 1962 - February 26, 2026 64 Years Old Cortland — With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the time we shared with her, we announce that Linda Antonelli, 64, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 29, 1962, in Warren, Linda was the beloved daughter of George F. Antonell, Sr., and Etta (Ward) Antonell. From an early age, she carried within her a spirited independence, a sharp wit, and a ...

WARREN — Rudy Michael Luhaney, 82, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 14, 1943, in Warren, Rudy was raised in Niles, the son of the late Ella and Rudy Luhaney. He graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1961 and went on to attend Youngstown State University and Kent State University. Rudy devoted many years of his professional life to Ajax, where he worked in sales for 36 years until his ...

HOWLAND — Dorothy Scheidegger Welk, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born September 26, 1943, in Youngstown, Dorothy was the daughter of Richard and Dorothy Watters Scheidegger.  A was a 1961 graduate of Liberty High School. Dorothy grew up on Liberty Street and later moved to Logan Arms Drive and enjoyed many happy days as a member of the Logan Swim and Tennis Club. Dorothy began her career at ...

Howland — George A. Mahramas Sr, 57, of Howland passed away on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, with his loving wife and children by his side. George’s journey of life began on the island of Rhodes, Greece on October 1, 1968, to his mother Evangelia and his father the late Anastasios Mahramas. His family would travel to America when George was just 6 months of age. He was a proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School’s class of 1986 and a first-generation college ...

Warren – Marilyn J. Rossi, age 90 of Warren, Ohio went to the angels on March 2, 2026, from an unexpected brief illness. She was surrounded by her husband, children and daughter-in-law at Mercy Health Hospital in Warren, Ohio. She was born on July 11, 1935 in Warren, Ohio to the late William and Angela Full (nee Liberatore). Marilyn is survived by her loving, dedicated and devoted husband of 68 ½ years, Anthony G. Rossi; her children, Diana L. Rossi Colucci (fiancé, John ...

WARREN — Paraskeve “Peggy” Kontos, 89, of Warren passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on September 29, 1936 in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late John and Angela Condoleon. Peggy was a 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. During high school, she worked at her father’s grocery store, The National Market. In 1955, Peggy married the love of her life, George N. Kontos. They shared 53 wonderful years ...