Breaking News

John Denno 1950-2026

WARREN — John Denno, a proud United States Marine, Vietnam War veteran, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, cherished brother, beloved son and faithful friend, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the age of 75. At the center of John’s life was his wife — his first ...

Janine M. Bobco 1960-2026

WARREN — Janine Mary Bobco, 65, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1960, in Warren, a daughter of Charles V. Fabian and Reba A. Darling Fabian. She was employed as an aide at Clearview Lantern Suites. Survivors include her daughter, ...

Services

ELI J. BYLER, 76, Champion. SERVICES: 9 a.m. Tuesday, 6491 Downs Road, Champion. CALLING HOURS: anytime prior to service. JAMES R. HARTMAN, 75, Warren. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Thursday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. RENEE D. LOWERY, 59, Girard. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Rose Catholic Church, Girard. DIANNE K. MARTIN, 79, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, church. CHASE E. MILLER, 16, Niles. SERVICES: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Niles First Christian Church, ...

Brian T. Rowe 1976-2026

CHAMPION — Brian T. Rowe, 49, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born on April 8, 1976, in Warren, a son of the late Danny Gail Rowe and Alice Marie Vickers Rowe. Brian lived in Champion for the ...

Cheryl R. Rapczak 1956-2026

NILES — Cheryl Ruth Rapczak, age 69, of Niles, passed away peacefully into eternal rest Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born Sept. 10, 1956, in Warren, the daughter of the late Julius Anthony Rapczak and Doris Eileen Stillwell Rapczak. Cheryl had lived in Niles for the ...

Eli J. Byler 1949-2026

CHAMPION — Eli J. “Bim” Byler, 76, of Champion, formerly of Mesopotamia, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at his home. He was born April 15, 1949, in Middlefield, the son of John and Mary Detweiler Byler. He was a member of the Amish Old Order Church # 103 B. He worked for Johnson Rubber for many years and then for the Haven Safe Farm. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alta Troyer Byler; children, Mary Ann Byler, Aden Byler, Betty Ann Miller, Jon Jon Byler and Sara Jane Kuhns; his siblings, John Byler, Sarah Fisher, Emma Byler-Durham and Esther Ricer; nine grandchildren; ...