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Obituaries

Robert J. Futey 1951-2025

WARREN — Robert J. Futey, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, of complications of lung cancer. Born Aug. 24, 1951, to Joseph and Marcella Futey of Warren, Bob was a dogged individualist who will be remembered for his creativity, humor and resourcefulness. Bob was a graduate of John ...

James Newsom Sr. 1973-2025

WARREN — James “Jimmy” Newsom Sr., 51, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. He was born Sept. 27, 1973, in Warren, a son of Debbie and James Newsom. Survivors include his wife, Kristy Newsom; children, James Jr., Jacob and Nevaeh Newsom; four grandsons; his mother and stepfather, Debbie and ...

Jackie Lynn Dell 1954-2025

NILES — Jackie Lynn Dell, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, from a heart attack suffered at home. Jackie was born on July 5, 1954, in Warren, the daughter of Marvin ““Jack” and Betty “Jo” Heitman Hodgkinson, and lived ...

Arlene L. Root 1958-2025

VIENNA — Arlene L. Root, 67, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at her residence. Born Jan. 27, 1958, in Greenville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William and Arlene Sweitzer Mitchell. She married Edward E. Root Sr., on Oct. 22, 1982, and he survives in Vienna. Arlene ...

Patricia A. Galick 1939-2025

VIENNA — Patricia A. Galick, 86, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 2, 2025, at Concord Healthcare, Hartford. Patricia was born on June 11, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late John Ferris and Margaret Gontkovsky Ferris Kavulick. She was a graduate of Warren G. Harding High ...

Rell G. Petusky 1942-2025

NILES — Rell G. Petusky, 83, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital. He was born July 20, 1942, in Schuylkill, Pa., the son of Joseph and Edith Schrope Petusky. Rell was a 1960 graduate of Mahanoy City High School. Rell was employed as a welder and also ...