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ELIZABETH M. COLLINS, 68, Girard. SERVICES: noon Saturday, Open Door Community Church, McDonald. RONALD W. CRYTZER, 68, Champion. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel, Cortland. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. WENDELL LAUTH, 94, Bristolville. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sager Cemetery, Bristolville. THOMAS PARNELL, 51, Warren. SERVICES: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. William Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, Warren. RYAN M. SCOTT, 44, Niles. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Friday, Sly ...

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JASON B. BERECEK, 39, of Warren, died Saturday at Hospice House. (Borowski / Oak Meadow) JOHN F. CROCK, 84, of Warren, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending. (Peter Rossi)

Melanie Verdream 1974-2026

GIRARD — Melanie Verdream, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away due to medical complications on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at the age of 51. Born Feb. 23, 1974, in Youngstown, Melanie’s vibrant spirit and artistic soul touched the lives of all who knew her. Melanie’s journey ...

Harriett T. North 1955-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Harriett T. North, 70, of Newton Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. She was born July 26, 1955, in Auburn, Alabama, the daughter of John Zellers and Louise Hunter. Harriett was an STNA. Survivors include her father; her daughters, Miriam North and Emberly Zellers; ...

Dolores R. McNeilly 1928-2026

WARREN — Dolores Reibold McNeilly, 97, passed away Thursday, Jan.15, 2026. She was the wife of Robert E. McNeilly for 63 years and lived the majority of her married life in Champion. She was born in Boardman on Sept. 27, 1928, to William C. Reibold and Martha B. Nordquist Reibold. After ...

Debora S. Kennedy 1958-2026

CORTLAND — Debora Sue Kennedy, 67, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. She was born Sept. 6, 1958, in Cleveland, a daughter of Rufus Ed and Lillie Belle Moye Kennedy. She was a chef / cook at the Mocha House in Warren. Survivors include her son, Brandon Kennedy; sister, Dorothy Herman; and ...