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Guy Kopelowicz, former Paris photo chief for AP, dies at 85

Guy Kopelowicz, whose distinguished career editing and leading photo coverage for The Associated Press in France lasted more than four decades, has died. He was 85. A respected fixture in the Paris photo world, Kopelowicz played a key role in AP’s coverage of some of the most significant news events of his time — including the Paris uprising of 1968, the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis, multiple Olympic Games, Pope John Paul II’s visit to Lourdes in 1983, the historic 1984 reconciliation meeting of French President Francois Mitterrand and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in ...

Tribune Chronicle obituary policy

The Tribune Chronicle offers free obituaries and paid, special notices. A free obituary, offered in unique cases for deceased residents of Trumbull County, lists general information, including birth date, parents, employment, survivors and services. Free obituaries also may include a photo of the deceased or flags for military veterans. A paid, special notice is a more personal tribute and may include additional information about a loved one’s life. The newspaper maintains the right to edit all obituaries for content or style and to withhold publication of photos due to poor ...

Mary Ann Omerzo 1939-2025

CORTLAND — Mary Ann Omerzo, 86, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Hospice House in Poland. She was born Jan. 20,1939, in Acosta, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Mary Grzybek Fotta. Mary Ann was a member of Queen of Holy Rosary Church in Vienna. She volunteered in the kitchen for ...

Deloris J. Hofstetter 1955-2025

HOWLAND — Deloris J. Hofstetter, 70, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Warren Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 8,1955, in Rochester, New York, a daughter of Howard and Myrtle Cross Porter. She was a member of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament ...

Marilyn Kaighin Van Huffel Townsend 1932-2025

WARREN — Marilyn Kaighin Van Huffel Townsend, known affectionately as “Mimi” to her family and friends, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. She was born Oct. 20, 1932, in Cleveland, to Helene and Howard Kaighin. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated from Katherine Gibbs School in New York City. In 1953, she married Isadore Van Huffel in Warren and raised five children, Trish (Matt) Chase, Gretchen (Joseph) Altomonte, Howie (Terry) Van Huffel, William (Mindy) Van Huffel and Robert Van Huffel. Isadore preceded her in death. Later in life, she met her beloved ...

Robert J. King 1942-2025

VIENNA — Robert J. King, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. He was born May 17, 1942, to Glenn and Matilda King. His greatest love in life was his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Patricia, as well as his parents, Glenn and ...