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Alice Adel Rutan 1929-2025

WARREN — Alice Adel Rutan, 96, passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning, Oct. 22, 2025, at her home. She was born July 27, 1929, one of 10 children, to Sam and Martha Esau. She married Robert Rutan on Oct. 14, 1950; they shared many happy memories over 68 years of marriage. Alice ...

Karen E. Holbrook 1957-2025

LEAVITTSBURG — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Elaine Holbrook, 68, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at her home. Karen was beloved by all who knew her and is rejoicing in the arms of the Lord. Karen Elaine Holbrook was born May 12, 1957, in Warren, to Raymond and ...

Ruth Ann Palmer 1944-2025

NILES — Ruth Ann Gibbs Palmer, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, early Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born Feb. 11, 1944, in Youngstown, a daughter of William Clyde and Laverne Jean Wiltrout Gibbs. Ruth was the oldest of seven children and a devoted ...

Stephen J. Tayala 1961-2025

McDONALD — Stephen John Tayala, 63, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. He was born Dec. 6, 1961, in Warren. Stephen married the love of his life, Marianne Tayala, on Dec. 13, 1984, and together they built a beautiful family and a life filled with ...

Diana G. Summerill 1945-2025

WARREN — Diana Grace Summerill, 80, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at Community Skilled Health Care Center. She was born Jan. 9, 1945, in Temple, Texas, a daughter of the late Robert Edwin Smith and the late Louise Katherine Ruth Schiel Smith. Diana graduated from Bristol schools ...

John J. Kovach Jr. 1948-2025

KINSMAN — John James Kovach Jr., 77, a decorated Air Force veteran and dedicated family man, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. He was born July 6, 1948, in Ravenna, to John and M. Ruth Carver Kovach. John graduated from Newton Falls High School ...