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Ida J. Kauffman 1938-2026

ORWELL — Ida Jean Mast Kauffman, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Rome. She was born April 9, 1938, in Huntsburg, a daughter of Eli and Amanda Yoder Mast. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include her children, Marie Ann Yoder, Samuel Kauffman, David Lee Kauffman, Albert Wayne Kauffman, Laura Mae Miller, and Linda Sue Miller; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four brothers; and one sister. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. Kauffman; one grandchild; one ...

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LOTTIE BAILEY, 85, Newton Falls. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Friday, James Funeral Home, Newton Falls. CALLING HOURS: noon to 1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. EMMETT E. CARPENTER, 77, Mineral Ridge. SERVICES: 4 p.m. Friday, Kinnick Funeral Home, Girard. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, funeral home. CYNTHIA MAY-DOTSON, 82, Newton Falls. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, James Funeral Home, Newton Falls. VICKIE SUE FARMER, 70, Southington. SERVICES: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. RICKY LEE GLOVER, 78, Newton Falls. ...

Paul G. Capito Jr. 1947-2026

WARREN — Paul G. Capito Jr., 79, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at his home. He was born June 24, 1947, in Warren, a son of Paul G. Capito Sr. and Julia Esau Capito. Paul was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School and retired from Denman Tire. He was a collector of all ...

Jack W. Cole 1938-2026

CHAMPION — Jack Wilbur Cole passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Jack was born Sept. 8, 1938, in Warren, to Wilbur Leo Cole and Vivian D. Kale Cole. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School with the class of 1956 and went on to live a life defined by service, hard work, family, curiosity and kindness. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Perch submarine. After his military service, he devoted 38 years to Thomas Steel Strip Corporation, retiring in 2001. His years of work were a reflection of the dedication and ...

Homer Wade Eloph 1930-2026

WARREN — Homer Wade Eloph, 96, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at Heritage Manor. He was born May 2, 1930, in Cleveland, a son of the late Charles and Carey Root Eloph. Homer attended Leavittsburg High School but entered the Army before graduating. He served in the United States Army. Homer worked many different jobs throughout his life: he was a lifeguard, owner and operator of Eloph Office Machine in New Castle, Pa., and a bus driver for Anderson Coach and Travel Tours. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards. Homer participated in the Senior Olympics Golf Team in ...

Mildred A. Yager 1937-2026

BRISTOLVILLE — Mildred A. “Dolly” Yager, 89, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at her home. She was born July 25, 1937, in Opekiska, W.Va., the daughter of Worth and Bertha McCune Cottrell. She loved to go shopping and garage saling for her collection of shoes, purses, perfume and ...