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Ray James Mace Jr. 1961-2025

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Ray James “Jim” Mace Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, after a short illness. Born Jan. 21, 1961, in Warren, he was a graduate of Newton Falls High School. Jim attended Kent State University and served in the Ohio National Guard. He had a successful career in the hotel industry, implementing many innovative programs, including training employees in operational and management positions and aligning all departments and teams. Jim also served as the director of operations at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta, California, hosting the popular PGA ...

Edward W. Skeins 1940-2026

CHAMPION — Edward W. Skeins, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, with Rosalee, his wife of 64 years, at his side. Ed was born July 24, 1940, in New Springfield, Ohio, the son of Gilbert and Ethel Wyne Skeins. In 1958, he graduated from Webster Springs High School in West ...

Sandra Venetta 1943-2026

WARREN — Sandra Rae Easterday Venetta, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at home. Sandra was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Warren, the daughter of Wilbur and Lorna Hutton Easterday. She was a proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 1960, where she ranked in ...

Mary Beth Peterson Murphy 1957-2026

FOWLER — Mary Beth Peterson Murphy, 68, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, after courageously living with diabetes for many years. She was born April 17, 1957, in Warren, to the Rev. Kenneth and Carolyn Peterson. Beth attended Laird Avenue School through the sixth grade ...

Ryan M. Scott 1981-2026

NILES — Ryan M. Scott, 44, died of natural causes Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at home. He was born June 29, 1981, in Warren, a son of John and Rosalee Jones Scott. He was a member of Rust City Church in Howland. Survivors include his mother, Rosalee Scott; brother, Rodney Scott; ...

April L. Simms 1959-2026

WARREN — April L. Simms, 66, went home to our Lord on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1959, in Warren, to Minnie T. and Robert H. Dunmire. April had a love of books and music that lasted a lifetime, along with her love of animals. April is ...