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Gloria J. Jeswald 1932-2026 James M. Jeswald 1928-2026

GIRARD — Gloria Jean Jeswald, 94, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Ashley Circle. James M. “Jagers” Jeswald, 97, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, just 20 hours after the passing of his beloved wife. Jim and Gloria were married Aug. 22, 1953, and ...

Jody Hites 1973-2026

LEAVITTSBURG — Jody Hites, 52, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. He was born March 16, 1973, in Warren, a son of Gordon and Donna Hites. Survivors include his brothers, Edward and Terry, and sisters, Rhonda Burwell and Kim Hites. Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Borowski ...

Charles L. Shaffer 1960-2026

LIBERTY — Charles L. Shaffer, 66, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at home. He was born Feb. 4, 1960, in Bunola, Pa., a son of Charles E. and Zona Hood Shaffer. He was an auto body specialist, opening his own business. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Magda Shaffer; daughters, ...

Richard A. Lewis 1961-2026

NILES—Richard Lewis, 64, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. He was born Nov. 22, 1961, in Bangor, Maine, a son of Alvin and Janet Lewis. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Richard was employed in construction and transportation. Survivors include his daughters, Nicole Thomas, Amber Lewis, Nora ...

George A. Mahramas 1968-2026

HOWLAND — George A. Mahramas Sr., 57, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 23, 2026, with his loving wife and children by his side. George’s journey of life began on the island of Rhodes, Greece, on Oct. 1, 1968, where he was born to his mother, Evangelia, and his father, the late Anastasios ...

Services

KATHLEEN M. BLACK, 59, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Stephen Church, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. KAREN A. DAVIS, 57, formerly of Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Trinity Baptist Church. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, church. JOHN DENNO, 75, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Lane Funeral Home, Roberts-Clark Chapel, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, funeral home. JOHNNY S. DURDA SR., 68, formerly of Niles. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 7 p.m., March 8, Andover Eagles Club #4035. FRANCES M. GLASS, 82, Brookfield. ...