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Patrick M. Kelly 1956-2025

NILES — Patrick M. Kelly, 69, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born June 6, 1956, in Youngstown to William “Tiny” and Dorothy O’Neil Kelly, Pat was a lifelong resident of Niles. He was a graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Deborah Tripodi Kelly; they were married June 16, 1979. Pat was a devoted husband and father to Erin (William) Slater of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Michael (Danielle) Kelly of Niles, and a loving “bonus ...

Richard D. Ogden 1934-2025

WARREN — Richard D. Ogden, 91, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 11, 1934, in Whittier, California, to William and Frances Ogden. He was a Navy veteran. He retired as an instructor at TDDS Technical Institute and was a member of First Community Church of ...

Renee L. Stredney 1981-2025

NILES — Renee L. Stredney, 44, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 12, 1981, in Warren, a daughter of Larry and Elaine Krygowski Stredney. She was employed at Alorica Call Center. Survivors include her father of Port ...

Amanda L. Sharp 1991-2025

WARREN — Amanda L. Sharp, 34, entered into eternal rest Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. She was born March 4, 1991, in Youngstown, the daughter of Mark Sharp and Jennie Rapovy Sharp. Amanda was a graduate of Newton Falls High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Kent State University ...

Irene F. Marshall 1943-2025

GUSTAVUS — Irene Flora Marshall, 82, passed away Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Hospice House in Poland. Irene was born Sept. 15, 1943, in Warren, a daughter of the late Steve Ragalyi Sr. and Myrtle Flora Jones Ragalyi. She was a 1961 graduate of Joseph Badger High School and ...

Edith H. Sampson 1930-2025

CHAMPION — Edith Haines Sampson, 95, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at Windsor House at Champion, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 23, 1930, in Leavittsburg, daughter of the late Melvin Otto and Vina Doll Haines. Edith graduated from Champion High School in 1948. She ...