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ROBERT A. ADLER SR., 61, of Niles, died Thursday at his residence. (Holloway-Williams) CARL LALONDE, 92, of Cortland, died Wednesday. (Peter Rossi) STEPHEN PAUL THORNHILL, 49, of Warren, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. (Hall)

Rose M. DePasquale 1934-2026

NILES — Rose M. DePasquale, 92, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Liberty. Rose was born June 9, 1934, a daughter of Nick and Ann DeChristofaro Altobelli. She was married to her soulmate, James V. DePasquale Sr., for 52 years. Rose worked at Sears ...

Vera M. Harris 1946-2026

LEAVITTSBURG — Vera Maxine Harris, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the love of family. Maxine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born on Nov. 27, 1946, and raised in West Virginia, she later moved to ...

James Paul Bitner 1939-2026

MINERAL RIDGE — James Paul Bitner, 87, of Mineral Ridge, lovingly known as Paul, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the eldest son of Elmer James and Oleta Bitner and a beloved sibling to his brothers, Harry and Russel, and his sister, ...

Michael T. Watson 1992-2026

NILES — Michael T. Watson, 33, entered into eternal rest Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1992, in Warren, the son of Patrick N. Watson Jr. and April Canann Watson. Michael graduated from Niles McKinley High School, where he was a standout ...

JoAnne Rowlands 1938-2026

HOWLAND — JoAnne Wise Rowlands, 88, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. JoAnne was born Feb. 7, 1938, in Greenville, Illinois, the daughter of Dale and Grace Watkins Wise. JoAnne was a beloved member of North Mar Church and lived her entire ...