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Glenn E. Dorhn 1954-2025

AUSTINTOWN — Glenn E. Dorhn, 71, died unexpectedly late Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, at his residence. He was born Feb. 3, 1954, in Warren, a son of Edward J. and Thelma A. Howe Dorhn. Glenn was a 1972 graduate of Grand Valley High School in Orwell and worked as a chief engineer for the U.S. Merchant Marine at Dann Marine in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, for 15 years. He married the former Wilma I. Almasi on Sept. 10, 2015. Together, they shared almost 10 years of marriage and many wonderful memories. She survives him. Glenn enjoyed working, especially rebuilding tractors. ...

Caroline M. Derkach 1949-2025

CORTLAND — Caroline Marie Derkach, 75, gained her angel wings when she passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, with her family by her side. Caroline was born on Dec. 5, 1949, a daughter of Bernard and Marjorie Charles, and sister to Harry “Chike,” Tom, Dick and Bernie Charles and Margie D’Alesandro, who all preceded her in passing. She attended St. Rose Catholic School and was a graduate of Girard High School. After graduation, she relocated to South Carolina for a short period of time before returning to Northeast Ohio, where she began working at Packard Electric and met ...

Bonita D. Sheldon 1942-2025

CHAMPION — Bonita D. Sheldon, 83, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She was born May 19, 1942, in Warren, a daughter of Lyle Vernon and Dolores S. Muehlheim Sweany. Bonita was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Over the years, she worked various jobs which included: Mullee’s Appliance, Tribune Chronicle, Allen’s Bakery and JCPenneys. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi and was a master gardener, and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. She loved her flowers. Memories of Bonita will be cherished by her children, ...

Suzette M. Garland 1934-2025

LORDSTOWN — Suzette Mae Garland, 90, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Windsor House at Champion. She was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Leavittsburg, the daughter of the late Ralland Reid Mason and Eleanor Mae Walton Mason. Suzette was a 1953 graduate of Leavittsburg High School. She was employed as a cafeteria worker and substitute bus driver in the LaBrae schools for 20 years. Suzette was a member of Lordstown Lutheran Church and Ruth Circle. She enjoyed looking through photo albums, researching family history and keeping in touch with her high school classmates, and loved ...

James P. Greer Jr. 1965-2025

WARREN — James Paul Greer Jr., 59, died Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born July 31, 1965, in Akron, a son of James Paul Greer Sr. and Deloris Awalt Moore. He was a glazer at Warren Glass and Pane and Imperial Glazing. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his father, James Paul Greer Sr. and his stepmother, Kathy of Frametown, W.Va.; his longtime companion, Lisa Morrison of Warren; stepsons, Corey Austin and Arron Carlise, both of Ravenna; two grandchildren; and siblings, Robin S. Moore of Billings, Montana, Edward Moore of Akron, Jason ...

William C. Philbrick 1941-2025

CHESTERLAND — William Charles Philbrick, 84, known to friends as “Bill,” passed away following complications of heart surgery onThursday, July 10, 2025. He was born March 28, 1941, in Warren, to Elmer L. and Verenia Cross Philbrick. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Bob, Raymond and LaVerne. He was a devoted husband to Ruth Ann Hall Philbrick for 64 years. Bill was a loving father to Barb (John Burkhardt), Jim, Diane (Fred Zochowski) and Brad (Carolyn Hodgins) and a loving grandfather to Travis, Hannah, Gustav, Henry, Mitch and Ryan. He started ...