MINERAL RIDGE – Fred Merkich, 81, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, warmth and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Fred was born Dec. 4, 1944, the son of Fred and Pauline Rohan Merkich. He was a lifelong area resident and a proud graduate ...

BURGHILL — Maelinda June Severson, 63, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. Maelinda was born July 26, 1962, in Bedford, the daughter of Charles and Lahoma Riley Bulick. She graduated from Joseph Badger High School in 1980. On Dec. 21, 1984, she married Gary Severson, and together they ...

COLEBROOK — Esther B. Ricer, 78, passed away at her home, Saturday, May 2, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born Nov. 23, 1947, to the late John and Mary Detweiler Byler. She was a member of the Northeast Community Church in Burton. Esther was a homemaker, avid ...

WARREN – Jessica L. Greathouse, 32, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. She was born May 23, 1993, in Warren. A lifelong area resident, Jessica worked for McDonald’s and was of the Christian faith. On June 1, 2024, she married her husband, Brandon ...

MESOPOTAMIA — Joe J. Bricker, 64, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at home. He was born July 15, 1961, in Mesopotamia, a son of John W. and Elizabeth Fisher Bricker. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and bishop of the Mespo South Church District. Survivors include his wife, ...

CLARA CORE, 96, Warren. SERVICES: noon Friday, Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, funeral home. DONALD W. FRIDLEY JR., 69, Niles. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Friday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, funeral ...