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TYLER J. BUGOS, 39, of Fowler, died Friday at his residence. (Holloway-Williams) LINDA D. KRAMER, 76, of Niles, died Saturday at her residence. (Holloway-Williams)

Oldest National Park Service ranger dies at 104

RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — Betty Reid Soskin, who used her fame as the oldest National Park Service ranger to raise awareness about often-overlooked and untold stories, has died. She was 104. Her family and the park service announced her death on social media, saying she was surrounded by loved ones at her home in California when she died Sunday. Soskin was hired as an interpretive ranger at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park when she was 85. She played a key role in ensuring that the park highlighted stories about black men and women who worked in ...

Michelle A. Ritenour 1986-2025

NEWTON FALLS — Michelle A. Ritenour, age 39, of Newton Falls, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in a car accident. She was born on Feb. 27, 1986, in Warren, the daughter of Michael Edward Winkler and Janice Lynn Bailey Molnar. Michelle lived in several places ...

Helene G. Tracy 1953-2025

WARREN — Helene G. Tracy, age 72, of Warren, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. She was born on Aug. 5, 1953, in Brownsville, Pa., to the late George and Ann Bakos. Helene graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1972 and married the love of her life, Gerry Tracy, on July 19, ...

Albert A. Miller 1970-2025

ORWELL — Albert A. Miller, 55, died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. He was born on Feb. 19, 1970, in Claridon, son of Albert G. and Emma Gingerich Miller. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Esther; children, Clara Mae Byler, Maurine Hershberger, Adam Miller, James Miller, Lori Miller and Joshua Miller; six grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Albert was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at 3025 Winters Road, ...

Chad M. Coleman 1984-2025

NILES — Chad M. Coleman, 41, of Niles, passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side. He was born June 14, 1984, in Warren, the son of Tinnes and Bonnie Reeder Coleman. Chad was a member of the Church of God Praise Cathedral in Niles. He ...