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Obituaries

Nancy Eileen Kujala 1947-2026

WARREN — Nancy Eileen Kujala, born Oct. 14, 1947, to Robert and Eileen Keith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Nancy grew up in Cleveland and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. Nancy went on to attend Kent State University, where she earned a degree in ...

Debra Jean Ricker 1949-2026

GROVE CITY — Debra Jean Ricker passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 29, 1949, in Newton Falls, to Eileen Hawk and William Marshall, who preceded her in death. Debra was the beloved wife of James Ricker and a devoted mother to her ...

Services

CONCETTA M. ALLARD, 90, formerly of Niles. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niles. CALLING HOURS: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home, Niles. BENJAMIN H. BLAKELEY III, 66, West Farmington. SERVICES: 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Bristol Township Hall. ...

Michael D. McLaughlin 1950-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Pastor Michael D. McLaughlin, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at Burton Health Care Center, following an extended illness. He was born Oct. 17, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of the late Jack Lee McLaughlin and Betty Jean Dickens ...

Denise M. Thorne 1961-2026

WARREN — Denise Marie Thorne, 64, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Hospice House. She was born May 18, 1961, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, a daughter of James Thorne and Dora Fox Thorne. Denise attended Elyria High School. She was employed as a press operator and assembler at Venture ...

Floyd Marquette 1935-2026

NEWTON FALLS — Floyd “Buck” Marquette, 91, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 30, 1935, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the son of Floyd A. and Ada Thompson Marquette. A 1954 graduate of Warren G. Harding High ...