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Brian L. Penick 1957-2026

NILES — Brian L. Penick, 68, of Niles, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Brian was born on Oct. 9, 1957, to William “Bill” and Inez Penick. He earned his degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University and went on to build a ...

Joseph E. Cupan Jr. 1960-2026

NILES — Joseph Eugene Cupan Jr., 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland, following a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma of the skin and brain. Joe was born Feb. 22, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Joseph Eugene and Anita Stolle Cupan ...

James H. Walker Sr. 1952-2026

WARREN — James Henry Walker Sr., 73, of Warren, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Windsor House in Champion. He was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Barberton, the son of Henry and Jessie Maze Walker. On May 26, 2007, he married the former Patricia Malone, and they shared 10 years of marriage until her passing Sept. 20, 2017. James enjoyed fishing, boating, home remodeling, landscaping, watching the Cleveland Guardians baseball and NHRA Drag Racing (John Force). Also, an auto enthusiast, who loved classic Fords, Lincolns and Mercuries. He is survived by his sons, James H. Walker ...

Allen J. Yoder 1965-2026

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP — Allen J. Yoder, 61, died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born Aug. 5, 1965, in North Madison, the son of Jonas S. and Martha Slabaugh Yoder. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Saloma; children, Allen Yoder Jr., Wayne Yoder, Lester Yoder, Samuel Yoder, Lucinda Byler and Rosanna Hershberger; father, Jonas S. Yoder; 27 grandchildren; six brothers; and two sisters. Allen was preceded in death by one grandchild. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Tuesday at 17370 Newcomb ...

Services

DEBRA J. DECOST, 73, Warren. SERVICES: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home. LINDA L. HERNANDEZ, 67, Cortland. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel, Cortland. CALLING HOURS: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, funeral home. MARILYN S. NORRIS, 83, Warren. SERVICES: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Carl W. Hall Funeral Home, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home. THEODORE L. SEKELA, 88, Niles, formerly Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Warren. ...

Sylvia Stathis 1931-2026

HOWLAND — Sylvia Sevasti Panagis Stathis passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. She was 94. She was born on Nov. 11, 1931, in Warren, to John and Marietta Margeta Karagiannis Panagis. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding ...