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Albert H. Smith 1953-2026

NILES — Albert Harlan Smith, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2026. Albert was born June 1, 1953, in Chardon, to the late Leslie and Ann Nolan Smith. He grew up in North Bloomfield and graduated from high school in 1972. Music was one of Albert’s greatest passions. A ...

Virginia J. Bodner 1926-2026

WARREN — Virginia J. Bodner, 99, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Born Sept. 6, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Virginia was the daughter of Walter and Stella Lupa. After graduating from Schenley High School in Pittsburgh, she worked as a secretary at ...

David J. Wiltrout 1958-2026

BILLINGS, Mont. — David John Wiltrout, known to many as “Trout,” passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 68, leaving behind a legendary trail of laughter, adventure and unforgettable memories. David was born April 2, 1958, in Warren, to Phyllis Moler ...

Services

KATHRYN A. BRZEZINSKI, 86, Warren. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Monday, Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, funeral home. KEITH A. CALDWELL SR., 61, Warren. SERVICES: noon Monday, Second Baptist Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, church. TOMMY L. CRATER, 54, North Jackson. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: June 28, High Pointe Restaurant and Tavern, Niles. CAROL S. ENTZI, 86, McDonald. SERVICES: 1 p.m. June 28, Woodland Park Pavilion, McDonald. STELLA GILL, 79, Warren. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 ...

Services pending

NANCY EICHER, 84, died Wednesday at Willow Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in North Lima. (Borowski/Oak Meadow) ERIC S. TRACEY SR., 78, of Vienna, died Thursday. (Staton-Borowski)

James Burrows, director of TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he "passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family." No location or cause of death was provided. Burrows spent his career behind the camera specializing in situation comedies. Few viewers recognized him or knew his name, other than to see it flash quickly on the screen in the opening ...