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Barbara Jokinen 1937-2026

CHAMPION — Barbara Jokinen, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland. Barbara was born June 27, 1937, in Erie, Pa., a daughter of the late Carl and Anna Marks. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from Gustavus School in1956. On Dec. 6, ...

Raymond Witherstine Jr. 1953-2026

NILES — Raymond D. Witherstine Jr., 72, of Niles, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Raymond was born July 26, 1953, in Warren, the son of Raymond D. Witherstine Sr. and Marjorie Mae Parker. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and ...

Jaimie L. Robertson 1989-2026

WARREN — Jaimie Lynn Robertson, 36, of Warren, passed away Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born Dec. 19, 1989, in Warren, a daughter of Mark R. Frantz and Karen G. Frantz. She married the love of her life, Jose R. Robertson, on Jan. 12, 2018. She was a 2008 ...

Services

EVELYN KAY BOUTS, 80, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, church. BETTY JANE FICKES, 83, Leavittsburg. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, James Funeral Home, Newton Falls. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. LUDWIG J. GONIA, 80, Vienna. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, Kyle Funeral Homes Vienna Chapel. 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. ...

Tribune Chronicle obituary policy

The Tribune Chronicle offers free obituaries and paid, special notices. A free obituary, offered in unique cases for deceased residents of Trumbull County, lists general information, including birth date, parents, employment, survivors and services. Free obituaries also may include a photo of the deceased or flags for military veterans. A paid, special notice is a more personal tribute and may include additional information about a loved one’s life. The newspaper maintains the right to edit all obituaries for content or style and to withhold publication of photos due to poor ...

Wanda R. Ventura 1943-2026

NILES — Wanda R. Ventura, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 20, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. Wanda was born March 13, 1943, in Warren, a daughter of the late Howard and Thelma Richards Shaffer. She grew up in the area and ...