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Obituaries

Daniel C. Cleavenger 1966-2025

WARREN — Daniel Curtis Cleavenger, 59, died Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Warren. He was born April 3, 1966, in Chattahoochee, Georgia, a son of David E. Cleavenger I and Nellie Hebb Cleavenger. Danny worked at the Battaglia Greenhouses in Kent. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Renee ...

Service pending

MARJORIE A. HUNKUS, 90, of Girard, died Sunday at Liberty Health Care. (Blackstone)

Voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in ‘Coco’ dies

Renee Victor, who voiced the no-nonsense, sandal-throwing Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played the wisecracking Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds,” has died. She was 86. Victor’s death was confirmed on Monday by a representative, Julie Smith, who said the actor had ...

Melanie Bassett 1973-2025

NILES — Melanie Bassett, 51, of Niles, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A lifelong resident of Niles, Melanie was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend whose warmth, generosity and love for others left a lasting mark on all who knew her. As a child, she discovered her passion ...

David M. Soda 1961-2025

NILES — David M. Soda, 63, of Niles, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 14, 1961, in Warren, the son of Joseph J. and Joan Laboda Soda. David was employed in the construction business, working out of the Labor Union Hall 935. He was a member of St. ...

Victor L. Brown 1964-2025

NILES — Victor L. Brown, 60, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1964, in Warren, the son of Walter and Barbara Heckman Brown. Victor is survived by two sons, Daniel Brown of South Carolina and Shane Brown of ...