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Terrence P. Steele 1952-2026

WARREN — Terrence P. “Terry” Steele, 73, passed away Sunday morning, Jan. 4, 2026, at Select Specialty Healthcare in Boardman. Terry was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Youngstown, to the late James and Catherine O’Neil Steele. Terry was a 1971 graduate of Girard High School and went on to ...

John E. Yoist Sr. 1935-2025

WARREN — John E. Yoist Sr., 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2025. John was born March 17, 1935, in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of Burton and Daisy Gillard Yoist. He came to the Warren area in 2001. John began his career with the Boris Kroll Company, where he ...

Christine B. Sweitzer 1934-2026

LIBERTY — Christine B. Sweitzer, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Liberty Health Care Center. She was born July 25, 1934, in Winburne, Pa., a daughter of Mike and Helen Anders Bobby. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include her son, Bruce Edward Sweitzer; ...

Norman L. Griffith 1950-2026

BURGHILL — Norman Leigh Griffith, 75, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. He was born May 26, 1950, in Warren. Norman was a loving and caring person, always putting his family and friends first. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 66 for 42 years and he lived to move dirt. After his retirement, he had his 20 acres to continue his love of operating machinery. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Goodrich Shobe. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Agler of Bristolville; nieces, Corene (Kevin) Matyas of Gainesville, Florida, and Holly Giacomo Matyas of ...

Keith Alan Dunnigan 1944-2026

DUBLIN, Ohio — Keith Alan Dunnigan, 81, formerly of Mineral Ridge and McDonald, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Born in Warren, he was a longtime faithful parishioner of St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin. Keith is survived by his wife, Paula, and his family. Please visit www.tiddfuneralhomes.com to read the complete obituary, view service times and send condolences to the Dunnigan family. Arrangements were by Tidd Funeral Home, Dublin-Plain City Chapel, 9720 state Route 161, Plain City, OH 43064, 614-733-0080. (special notice)

Services

DAVID A. ACIERNO, 72, Youngstown. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Jan. 17, Kinnick Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 17, funeral home. MARK E. ALEXANDER, 65, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. HARRY ELSER, 80, Warren. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Jan. 17, Westview Cemetery, Vernon. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1 p.m. Jan. 17, Maranatha Church, Cortland. GLENN E. GOTTHARDT, 96, Berlin Center. SERVICES: 3 p.m. Sunday, Diehl Lake Lodge, Canfield. RICHARD H. HILDITCH, 84, Warren. SERVICES: 5 p.m. ...