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Jamar A. Hill 1981-2026

WARREN — Jamar Alexander Hill, 44, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, following complications of a gunshot wound. He was born June 10, 1981, in Warren, a son of Vicky Lee Hill. Survivors include sons, Jamarion of Warren, DeJuan of East Liverpool, ...

Fred Merkich 1944-2026

MINERAL RIDGE – Fred Merkich, 81, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, warmth and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Fred was born Dec. 4, 1944, the son of Fred and Pauline Rohan Merkich. He was a lifelong area resident and a proud graduate ...

Maelinda J. Severson 1962-2026

BURGHILL — Maelinda June Severson, 63, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. Maelinda was born July 26, 1962, in Bedford, the daughter of Charles and Lahoma Riley Bulick. She graduated from Joseph Badger High School in 1980. On Dec. 21, 1984, she married Gary Severson, and together ...

Esther B. Ricer 1947-2026

COLEBROOK — Esther B. Ricer, 78, passed away at her home, Saturday, May 2, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born Nov. 23, 1947, to the late John and Mary Detweiler Byler. She was a member of the Northeast Community Church in Burton. Esther was a homemaker, avid ...

Jessica L. Greathouse 1993-2026

WARREN – Jessica L. Greathouse, 32, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born May 23, 1993, in Warren. A lifelong area resident, Jessica worked for McDonald’s and was of the Christian faith. On June 1, 2024, she married her husband, Brandon ...

Joe J. Bricker 1961-2026

MESOPOTAMIA — Joe J. Bricker, 64, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at home. He was born July 15, 1961, in Mesopotamia, a son of John W. and Elizabeth Fisher Bricker. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and bishop of the Mespo South Church District. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Leslein Bricker; children, Walter Bricker, Saloma Yoder, Laura Miller, Marvin Bricker, Martha Miller and Sadie Detweiler; 30 grandchildren; six brothers; and five sisters. Joe was preceded in death by one son, Samuel Bricker. Services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at 4566 West Road, ...