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CONCETTA M. ALLARD, 90, Cincinnati, formerly of Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. BENJAMIN H. BLAKELEY III, 66, West Farmington. SERVICES: 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Bristol Township Hall. SIMPSON M. CALHOUN, 93, Leavittsburg. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. ALICE I. COOK, 89, Pottstown, Pa. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home, ...

Jerre A. Wade 1961-2026

WARREN — Jerre A. Wade, 64, a beloved brother and uncle, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital after an extended illness. He was born April 1, 1961, in Warren, the son of Beatrice Kelley Wade and Peter Ike Jennings. Jerre was a member of King of ...

Patricia Matheson 1942-2026

CORTLAND — Pat Matheson of Cortland passed peacefully in her home Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born Dec. 15, 1942, in Philippines, W.Va., to Emmett and Eveline Haddix, and she moved to Ohio at the age of 9. Pat married the love of her life, Charles “Buzz” ...

Larry H. Von Bergen Sr. 1957-2026

WARREN — Larry H. Von Bergen Sr., 68, died Friday afternoon, March 13, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. Larry was born June 15, 1957, in Warren, a son of Godfrey H. Von Bergen Jr. and Shirley F. Stricklin Von Bergen. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his ...

Simpson M. Calhoun 1932-2026

LEAVITTSBURG — Simpson M. Calhoun, 93, of Leavittsburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1932, in Philippi, W.Va., a son of the late Mayberry and Florence Overfield Calhoun. On Aug. 31, 1957, he married Norma ...

Carl E. Ritch 1933-2026

CORTLAND — Carl E. Ritch, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Otterbein Lake Vista. Carl, born July 3, 1933, and raised in Warren, was a graduate of St. Mary’s School. Previously employed at Thomas Steel, he became a co-owner of J&R Glass, where he retired. He was ...