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Janice L. Adkins Gray 1940-2025

WARREN — Janice L. Adkins Gray, a cherished pillar of warmth and kindness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Warren, at the venerable age of 85. Born Sept. 29, 1940, in Sharon, Pa., Janice’s life was a tapestry of love, friendship and enduring family ...

Arlene F. Bianco 1935-2025

MEDINA — Arlene F. Bianco, 90, formerly of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. Arlene was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Niles, the daughter of Louis S. and Ann Ossolo Bianco. She was a 1953 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. A devoted homemaker, Arlene also ...

David A. Acierno 1953-2025

YOUNGSTOWN — David A. Acierno, 72, of the city’s West Side, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. David was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Youngstown, a son of the late Steve and Dorothy Archie Acierno, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1971 ...

Services pending

WESLEY CLARK HAYS JR., 82, formerly of Hubbard, died Wednesday in Delaware, Ohio. (Snyder) LORETTA SMITH, 78, of Braceville, died Thursday at UH Cleveland. (Borowski Memorial)

Services

JOSEPH J. BONNANO SR., 103, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m., Monday, St. Pope John XXIII-St. Stephen Church, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Holloway-Williams Funeral Home, Niles. CHRISTOPHER CONTESTABILE, 81, Warren. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Saturday, Blackstone Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. LAURA J. ECKLEY, 78, Aurora. SERVICES: noon Monday, Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Crown Hill Burial Park, and 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Avalon Grand Resort. JANET L. JONES, 76, Niles. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Sunday, Joseph ...

Joyce Hyler 1935-2025

CORTLAND — Joyce Hyler, 90, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. Joyce was born on Jan. 5, 1935, in Fairmont, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Helen Post. She was a 1952 graduate of Champion High School, where she was a cheerleader, ...