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Jerome E. Gilligan 1936-2026

WARREN — Jerome E. Gilligan, 89, of Warren, passed away Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 24, 1936, in Warren, a son of the late Charles and Mary Muldowney Gilligan. Jerome was a veteran of the United States Army. He later retired from General ...

Dorothy K. Ochsenbine 1944-2026

CORTLAND — Dorothy Kay Ochsenbine, 81, passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. She was born May 9, 1944, to the late Earl Wayward and Dorothy Duffy Ankrom. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with ...

Evalliena M. Carr 1939-2026

LEAVITTSBURG — Evalliena Marie Carr, 86, of Leavittsburg, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Hospice House of Poland. She was born May 15, 1939, in Cleveland, a daughter of George and Mary Bogdan Pantzer. Evalliena was a graduate of Warren G. Harding. She was into crafting and ...

Jane M. Ries 1939-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Jane M. Ries, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Vista Veranda Assisted Living, Ravenna. She was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Newton Falls, a daughter of John Ries and Elizabeth Ann Tiefenbach Ries. She was employed as a fourth-grade teacher at Newton Falls Exempted ...

Alvin S. Erb 1930-2026

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP — Alvin S. Erb, 96, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at home. He was born on Jan. 3, 1930, in Wayne County, a son of Sam L. and Lydia Shetler Erb. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his children, Phineas Erb, Ida Troyer and Roy Erb; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Troyer Erb; daughters, Marie Erb and Ruth Erb; one grandchild; and one brother. Services have taken place. Interment will be in Nauvoo Road Cemetery, Middlefield ...

Services

JOHN BLASKO JR., 100, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, funeral home. THOMAS R. DIDAY, 77, Greenville, Pa. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Desert Rose Heather Cremation and Burial, Tucson, Arizona. JOHNNY S. DURDA SR., 68, formerly of Niles. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Andover Eagles Club #4035. FRANCES M. GLASS, 82, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Brookfield United Methodist Church. WINFRED HAINESWORTH, 88, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m., Saturday, Meadow Brook ...