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Robert P. Kosmas 1942-2025

WARREN — Robert Paul Kosmas died peacefully in his home Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. He was born Nov. 30, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Myrtle Kosmas (Arlington, Virginia); his brother, Nick Kosmas (New Smyrna Beach, Florida); and his sister, Vicki Nelson (New ...

Services

ELIZABETH J. BOOZER, 89, Brookfield. CALLING HOURS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Briceland Funeral Service, Brookfield. MYRON E. CUNNINGHAM SR., 66, Niles. SERVICES: noon Thursday, St. John Church of God in Christ, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, church. JOSEPH P. HARRINGTON, 95, Warren. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-St. Mary Church, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, church. CHARLES W. HUDAK, 87, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. William Catholic Church, Champion. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 10:50 a.m. Monday, church. EVELYN MOLINATTO, ...

Robert Redford dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” publicist Cindi Berger said in a statement. He died in his sleep, but no cause was provided. After rising to stardom in the 1960s, Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and “The ...

Mary Beth Thomas 1946-2025

COVINGTON, La. — Mary Beth Thomas passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the age of 78. Mary Beth’s death is a loss to her family, friends and those she thought of as family. God took a hand in creating someone incredibly special when Mary Beth was born on Dec. 9, 1946. Growing up ...

Thomas H. Torma 1943-2025

BROOKFIELD — Thomas Harold Torma, 81, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. He was born Dec. 11, 1943, a son of John and Mildred Pennman Torma. He was a crane operator at Sharon Steel. Survivors include his brother, Karl Torma; children, Tim Torma, Tracey Tallman, Stacey Torma and Tammy Torma; ...

Donald G. Varner Sr. 1930-2025

CHAMPION — Donald Grant Varner Sr., 94, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 14, 1930, in Hollidays Cove, W.Va, a son of Donald R. Varner and Viola Mabel Keep. He was a custodian at Howland schools and a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include his ...