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Neil A. Rodgers 1950-2026

WARREN — Neil A. Rodgers, 75, of Warren, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born Dec. 29, 1950, in Warren, a son of Paul White and Martha Lee Rodgers. A lifelong resident of Warren, Neil was proud of his roots and his community. Neil ...

Marlene M. Stanko 1942-2026

NILES — Marlene Marie “Marli” Stanko, 83, passed away peacefully at her residence Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. She was born July 24, 1942, in Warren, the daughter of Samuel and Nicolette DeCato Latrecchia. Known affectionately as “Marli” to her family and friends, she lived her life ...

Barbara S. Strother 1956-2026

WARREN — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Suzanne Strother, 69, a lifelong resident of Warren, who passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Barbara was a graduate of Warren G Harding High School, Class of 1974. Barbara was preceded in death ...

Bernard T. Bianco 1957-2026

McDONALD — Bernard Thomas Bianco, 68, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at his residence, following a long illness. He was born Nov. 12, 1957, in Warren, the son of Frederick T. and Dorothy Yount Bianco. Bernie was a 1977 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a member of St. ...

Phyllis K. Montgomery 1933-2026

CHAMPION — Phyllis K. Montgomery, 93, of Champion, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born Jan. 20, 1933, in Clinton, Pa., the daughter of William Strouss and Elizabeth Kennedy Keifer. Phyllis retired from Packard Electric. She was a member of the Cortland ...

Arthur H. Vargas 1955-2026

WARREN — Arthur Harry Vargas Irizarry Cardona, 70, passed away peacefully at 10:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife at his side. He was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Gasper and Gregoria Irizarry Vargas. For 21 years, he worked at ...