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Obituaries

Murray F. Williams 1938-2025

WARREN — Murray F. Williams, 87, departed this life to reside with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, following an extended illness. Born March 16, 1938, in Milestead, Alabama, he was the son of Bunice Williams and Alice Coleman. Educated in the Alabama school system, ...

Tamara Jean Kincaid 1949-2025

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Tamara Jean Irons Kincaid, lovingly known as Tami, passed away peacefully in Bluffton, South Carolina, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, with her daughter, Terra, by her side. Tami was 76 when she ended her long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born ...

Nancy L. Burgandine 1947-2025

NILES — Nancy L. Burgandine, 78, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, 2025, at Ventura at Assumption Village in North Lima. Nancy was born April 12, 1947, in Leetonia and was a lifelong resident of the area. She spent many years as a devoted caretaker and nanny, roles in which she ...

Helen Klein 1926-2025

NORTH JACKSON — Helen Klein, 99, formerly of Warren, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 22, 2025, at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren. Helen was born March 16, 1926, in North Jackson, a daughter of the late Wasyl “Charles” and Anna Smerchansky. She was a 1944 graduate of North Jackson ...

Jillette ‘Jill’ Jones 1957-2025

WARREN — Jillette “Jill” Jones, 68, died Wednesday, Sept.17, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1957, in Warren, the daughter of Artis Sr. and Nellie Thornton Jones. Jill retired from General Motors BOC Lordstown Division. Survivors include one son, Wade ...

Roger W. Grodesky 1962-2025

NILES — Roger William Grodesky passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Hospice of the Valley. Roger was born Dec. 10, 1962, in Warren, to Richard and Ruth Grodesky. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, where he enjoyed playing football and made lifelong friendships. Roger ...