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John Crock 1941-2026

WARREN — John Francis Crock, 84, went to the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at O’Brien Memorial Health Care Center in Masury after bravely facing cancer. Born in Ravenna, John lived most of his life rooted in faith, family and service in Streetsboro. After spending ...

Leroy Thompson 1930-2026

WARREN — Leroy “Ed” Thompson, 95, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2026, at The Suites at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. Ed was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Warren, a son of the late Leroy and Marie Thompson. He was a Howland High School ...

Betty Y. Hershberger 1957-2026

MESOPOTAMIA — Betty Y. Hershberger, 68, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at home. She was born April 26, 1957, in Claridon, a daughter of Joe Jay and Elizabeth Hostetler Yoder. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include her husband, Jonas R. Hershberger; children, Raymond Hershberger, Martha Miller, Daniel Hershberger, Maryann Miller, Betty Gingerich, Melvin Hershberger, Jonathon Hershberger and Esther Mast; siblings, Rachel Yoder, Emma Miller, Betty Yoder, Phineas Yoder, Melvin Yoder and Martha Hostetler; and 25 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by ...

Dan D. Byler 1945-2026

MIDDLEFIELD — Dan D. Byler, 80, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at home. He was born Oct. 13, 1945, in Chardon, a son of Dan J. and Martha Miller Byler. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his children, Esther and Martha Burkholder, and Melvin, John, Danny, Nancy, David and Lester Byler; 50 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; son, Billy; three brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Thursday, at 16855 Hosmer Road, Middlefield. Visitation will ...

Louis W. Mason Sr. 1934-2026

NILES — Louis W. Mason Sr., 91, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at home. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of Jesse L. and Josephine G. Inghram Mason. He retired from work in home repair maintenance. He was an Army veteran, serving in Germany. Survivors include his ...

Judith A. Rudkin 1943-2026

KINSMAN — Judith A. Rudkin, 82, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at her home in Kinsman. She was born May 22, 1943, in Kingwood, W.Va., a daughter of Willard and Dorothy Miller Sanders. Judith was employed at Howland Alarm Company. Her hobbies included reading, playing slot machines at ...