NILES — Vivian Ann Cowger, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Born July 24, 1933, in Big Issac, W.Va., Vivian was the daughter of the late Donald and Blanche Knight Bennett. She was a longtime resident of Niles and a graduate of Roosevelt Wilson High School, Class of ...
CORTLAND — Alice Heather Cooper, 72, formerly of Sterling, Ontario, Canada, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born May 14, 1952, in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Bruce and Beth MacDonald. Heather retired from Belmont Pines Hospital. ...
WARREN — John “Jack” J. Simcox Sr., age 87, passed peacefully Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined not by titles or accolades, but by a lifetime of faithful service. Jack served his country, his church, his family, and his neighbors with steady devotion, never ...
CHAMPION — Ronald W. Crytzer, age 68, of Champion, went home to our savior on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. While we mourn our loss, we find comfort in knowing that he has finally found perfect healing in the arms of the Lord. He was born Nov. 30, 1957, in Youngstown, a son of David and Barbara ...
NORTH BLOOMFIELD — Perry J. Turner, age 76, passed away at his home Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. He was born June 2, 1949, in McClelland, Arkansas, the son of Arlie and Ruth Kidd Turner. Perry married Virginia Williams Turner on June 24, 1969. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 and ...
MESOPOTAMIA — Paul H. Yoder, 38, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15, 2026, at UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, following injuries sustained from a work accident. He was born Sept. 5, 1987, in Warren, to Homer H. and Martha Hostetler Yoder Jr. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his wife, Regina Miller; children, Kaylie Anne, Kristine, Hannah and Jamie; his parents; and siblings, Lester Yoder, Homer Yoder III, Laura Mast, Wayne Yoder, Willy Yoder and Matthew Yoder. Paul was preceded in death by one sister. Services have taken place, ...
