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‘Gomer Pyle’ best friend dies at 94

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ronnie Schell, who played the best friend to the title character on the 1960s sitcom "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." and whose gradual ascendancy in show business earned him the title of "America's Slowest Rising Comedian," died Friday. He was 94. Schell died of natural causes at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He had been hospitalized after a recent fall, according to publicist Harlan Boll, who spoke to Schell's son Gregory. Schell played Marine Pvt. Duke Slater opposite star Jim Nabors for three seasons on the popular CBS show. He left during the fourth season to ...

Natalie R. Rutherford 1963-2026

WARREN — Natalie R. Rutherford, 63, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her residence. She was born Jan. 13, 1963, in Sardinia, the daughter of Jack Glenn Poole and Louise Borgemenke Poole. She was the jockey room custodian at Jack Thistledown Racino. Survivors include her husband, Keith ...

Peggy E. Kanche 1942-2026

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Peggy Elaine Goodwyn Kanche, beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was known for her warm hospitality and counseling young people. Peggy enjoyed traveling, ...

Frances Jean Roscoe 1929-2026

WARREN — Frances Jean Roscoe, our beloved mother, passed to God on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 96, at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living Facility. She was born Oct. 18, 1929, to Camillo and Angeline DiCristofaro Veri of Warren. She was the third of four children and ...

Marcia A. Plizga 1973-2026

WARREN — Marcia Ann Plizga, 53, died of natural causes Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Washington. She was born Jan. 26, 1973, in Chardon, a daughter of Helen Justavich Plizga Mechling and Robert Plizga. She was a pipefitter with Local 396. Survivors include her mother; stepfather, Chuck ...

Services

BARBARA S. ALLISON, 71, West Farmington. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sly Family Funeral Home, Middlefield. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, funeral home. MICHELLE A. BROWN, 69, Warren. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Howland Community Church, Warren. CLINTON L. BURGAN, 72, Cortland. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday, Champion Township Cemetery chapel, and 12:30 to 4 p.m., Mecca Township Park pavilion. NANCY J. FOX, 75, Warren. SERVICES: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Peter Rossi and Son Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11:25 a.m. Friday, funeral home. GREGORY B. JONES, 70, ...