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William D. Byler 1946-2026

MESOPOTAMIA — William D. Byler, 79, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at home. He was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Huntsburg, a son of Dan J. and Martha Miller Byler. He was an ordained minister of the Mespo Northwest District and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Survivors include his children, Katherine, Laura and Susan Miller, David, William and Chris Byler, and Esther Yoder; 65 grandchildren; and 116 great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah; son, Alan Byler; daughters, Martha Miller and Ruthie Byler; and five grandchildren. Services will be ...

George Edward Dermer 1944-2026

MEDINA — George Edward Dermer, 81, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 19, 2026, with his loving family by his side. George will always be remembered and cherished by his family and friends for his humility, kindness and easy-going spirit. He was born on July 9, 1944, in Warren, ...

Elaine J. Lilak 1955-2026

BROOKFIELD — Elaine J. Lilak, 71, passed away Friday evening, June 26, 2026, at Sharon Regional Medical Center. Elaine was born March 16, 1955, in Niles, a daughter of Isaac and Irene Sheward. She was a graduate of Girard High School and retired from General Motors in Lordstown. She ...

Nancy J. Darnell 1948-2026

LEAVITTSBURG — Nancy J. Darnell, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born March 24, 1948, in Warren, a daughter of Roland C. “Nub” Ritter and Beverly Jean Geddes Stottlemire. Nancy was a bus driver for the LaBrae school district for 39 years. She enjoyed ...

Services

BRUCE BUNDY, 65, Jefferson. SERVICES: 1 p.m. Monday, Cherry Valley Cemetery, with celebration of life to follow. CHERYL DONAHUE, 57, Warren. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, ITAM 30, Warren. DONNA K. MARTIN, 79, Warren. SERVICES: 2 p.m. July 12, Hall of Philosophy, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York. LORETTA S. MORTON, 82, Warren. SERVICES: noon Friday, Greater Apostolic Faith Church. CALLING HOURS: 11 a.m. to noon Friday, church. DWAYNE PLUCHE JR., 73, Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Joseph Rossi and Son Funeral Home, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 11 a.m. ...

Duane A. Pluche Jr. 1953-2026

NILES – Duane Alfred Pluche Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Duane was born April 5, 1953, in Warren, to Duane Sr. and Marjorie Miller Pluche. Duane graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1971 and went on to own the beloved local Sub ...