NEWTON FALLS — Paul G. Kritz, 86, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Armstrong Memory Care Assisted Living, Champion. He was born on Aug. 24, 1939, in Johnstown, Pa., a son of the late Jacob Kritz and Sue Civic Kritz. Paul had lived in Newton ...

LORDSTOWN — Linda Lou Spain, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home. She was born on Feb. 11, 1944, in Warren, a daughter of Clyde and Sally Cochran Miranda. Linda owned and operated Lady of Spain Hair Studio as a hairdresser and then later, she was the owner of ITAM 29. ...

NILES — Marianne Welsh, 89, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Niles. She was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Niles, a daughter of Rocci and Anne Baker Ravella. She was employed as an elementary school teacher in Boardman, and was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our ...

COLUMBUS — James Richard “Rick” Griffin, 64, died on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on April 4, 1961, in Niles, to James and Janet Griffin, he was the third of six children. He was raised in Niles and graduated from Niles McKinley High School. He worked in physical therapy at Trumbull ...

HARTFORD — Denise C. Underwood, 78, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born Nov. 5, 1947, to the late Charles and Frances Egan. She was raised in Hubbard and lived most of her life in Hartford. Denise loved animals and devoted much of her time to caring for them. She is ...

JAMES H. CAFFIE, 82, Warren. SERVICES: homegoing, 2 p.m. Friday, Monument of Faith COGIC, Warren. CALLING HOURS: 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, church. DELBERT E. DIETZ, 84, Warren. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Champion Christian Church. CALLING HOURS: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, church. LARRY W. GALLION, ...