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Nicholas P. Limongi Jr. 1942-2026

NILES — Nicholas Paul Limongi Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born Sept. 9, 1942, in Youngstown, the son of Nicholas Paul and Adeline “Lena” Muccio Limongi Sr. For 63 years, Nick served the Niles community ...

Sandra L. Vigorito 1944-2026

NILES — Sandra L. Vigorito, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley Liberty with her daughters at her side. She was born on Aug. 30, 1944, the daughter of Dominic and Ann Kulish Cretella. Sandra attended school in McDonald and was very ...

Irene F. Yocum 1949-2026

WARREN — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene F. Yocum, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born April 29, 1949, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom Yocum, whom she loved dearly, and their daughter, Lisa Marie Yocum. Irene was ...

Matilda J. Sacco 1940-2026

NILES — Matilda J. Sacco, 85, passed away at her residence on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was born on Oct. 10, 1940, in Warren, to Joseph and Rose Dalessandro Bruno. Matilda was a lifelong resident of Niles and a 1958 graduate of Niles McKinley High School. She also attended Youngstown ...

Services

ALBERT BEER, 87, Erie, Pa. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., Erie, Pa. DOLORES CIABATTONI, 92, Lawrence, Pa. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, Warren. MAUREEN F. JONES, 80, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m., Friday, chapel, Niles City Cemetery. BARBARA R. KOHUT, 74, Warren. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church. CALLING HOURS: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Peter Rossi & Son Funeral Home, Warren. SYLVIA J. LOGAN, 72, Warren. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Saturday, Bristolville Christian ...

Star of British comedy series ‘The Goodies’ dies

LONDON (AP) — Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said. He was 85. Oddie first found fame as a member of The Goodies, a comedy trio that also featured Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden. The team starred in an off-beat comedy series of the same name that aired from 1970 to 1982 on the BBC. He went on to host BBC wildlife programs, including “Birding With Bill Oddie,” “Bill Oddie Goes Wild” and “Springwatch.” “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, ...