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Jeremiah J. Giese 1977-2026

NILES — Jeremiah John Giese, 49, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Hospice House of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on July 14, 2026. He was employed as a carpenter and craftsman at Kraftmaid Cabinetry in Orwell. Survivors include his fiancee; two children; three sisters; his ...

Former LSU football coach, All-America player, dies at 85

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football coach and an All-America player nicknamed “Mr. Everything,” died Monday, the school said. He was 85. LSU announced that Stovall died in Baton Rouge without disclosing a cause. Stovall went 22-21-2 in four seasons with the Tigers, leading the team to an 8-3-1 record and an Orange Bowl appearance in 1982. A West Monroe native, Stovall was a two-way standout for LSU from 1960-62. He finished his collegiate career with 1,081 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns along with 452 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. He ...

Irene P. Schrecengost 1935-2026

JOHNSTON — On Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, Irene Phylis Schrecengost, 91, of Johnston Township, joined her late husband of 68 years, Robert Ellsworth Schrecengost, whom she married on June 4, 1953, to spend eternity together in Heaven. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Gary Lee ...

Wilbur C. Hall 1943-2026

WARREN — Wilbur C. Hall, 82, of Warren, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 10, 1943, in Warren, the son of Charles Curtis and Llewella M. Kashner Hall. Wilbur worked at Richman Brothers clothing store in downtown Warren, ...

Joe J. Byler Jr. 1957-2026

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP — Joe J. “Yogi” Byler Jr., 69, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at home while surrounded by his family. He was born July 14, 1957, in Burton, to Joe J. and Cora Miller Byler Sr. Joe is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vonda Trask Byler; children, Josh Byler, Sally ...

Services

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. RICKY LEE GLOVER, 78, Newton Falls. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Faces Lounge, Newton Falls. DONALD J. LANAHAN SR., 86, Bristolville. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. William Catholic Church, Champion. CALLING HOURS: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel, Cortland. MARTHA L. MCCAULEY, 7, Windham. SERVICES: noon Monday, First Assembly of Pentecost Church, Braceville. CALLING HOURS: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, ...