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WILMA JEAN MITCHELL, 91, of Windham, died Sunday at her residence. (Borowski Memorial) MELANIE J. TAWNEY, 78, of Niles, died Saturday at home. (Borowski / Oak Meadow)
Woman whose name inspired band name Greta Van Fleet dies
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (AP) — Gretna Van Fleet didn't play music with Greta Van Fleet. But maybe she got the next best thing: The Grammy-winning rock band uses her name. The 95-year-old Michigan woman died Monday at a senior living center in Frankenmuth, according to her obituary, the same community where the band was formed in 2012. Kyle Hauck, a drummer in the band's early days, has told interviewers that a name was needed in time for a local performance. He said he heard his grandfather talk about helping a friend, Gretna Van Fleet. Something clicked. The band dropped the 'n' in ...
Koula Tsaknis 1931-2026
BOARDMAN — Koula “Kay” Tsaknis, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born July 3, 1931, in Martins Ferry, the third child of George and Kaliope Maounis Amorgeanos. As a young girl, growing up in Warren, she was a graduate of ...
Edward C. Deitsch Jr. 1944-2026
YOUNGSTOWN — Edward C. Deitsch Jr., 81, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Eddie was born Dec. 4, 1944, in Sharon, Pa., the son of Edward C. Sr. and Elvera Pasquerilla Deitsch. He worked as a machinist for Republic Steel, where he also served as ...
Peter J. Laprocina 1931-2026
SEBRING — Peter J. Laprocina, 94, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Peter was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Warren, the son of Nick and Ann Marie Rinaldi Laprocina. Peter was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean ...
Mary A. Pakulniewicz 1931-2026
WARREN — Mary A. Pakulniewicz, 95, entered into eternal rest Monday, May 18, 2026, at Gillette Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 30, 1931, in the same house in Warren where she spent her entire life. Her parents were Stanley and Helen Wasilewski Pakulniewicz. Mary attended Warren City ...